Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager For Arkansas Decision Support System (DSS)

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Data Governance Manager for the Arkansas Decision Support System (DSS), you are responsible for continually developing and supporting the data governance framework for Arkansas Medicaid.

The position focuses on managing and maintaining compliance with inbound and outbound data flows into the DSS, orchestrating work to be performed across multiple organization verticals, ensuring data needs are met by end users, and reporting and maintaining data health assessments to various clients.

The role requires a strong background in understanding the data ecosystem for a Medicaid program, the ability to take on complex multi-step tasks and perform to completion while managing and delegating to a small support team.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with at least three in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the data governance framework for data practices, policies, and standards both at a technical and functional level in the Data Governance Plan
• Serve as a single point of contact for data quality and governance in a multi-vendor environment, leading communication with senior and top management regarding Data Governance
• Ensure all data in the data warehouse is usable, manageable, and provides more support to report development and data-driven decisions
• Develop and Maintain inventory of the enterprise data
• Facilitate the development and implementation of Data Protection, Data quality standards across the enterprise
• Design & Develop Data Governance RoadMap and provide reports regarding the progress from time to time

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Medicaid data and policies
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Governance Lead or similar role in data quality management
• 3+ years coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile enterprise level projects
• Experience preparing and delivering reports to executive leadership
• Located within a daily commutable distance of our Little Rock, AR office location
• Ability to work at least 3 days per week in the Little Rock, AR office location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP®) or DAMA/EDM equivalent certification
• Experience working with data governance tools (i.e. Collibra, Informatica, Purview, etc.)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.