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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Vice President, Data Strategy and Governance - **Company:** CareSource - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Health Informatics, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Dataspaces, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, Information Management, Data Intelligence, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Health Level Seven International, Data Delivery, Databricks - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://caresource.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CareSource/job/Remote/Associate-Vice-President--Data-Strategy---Governance_R13360/apply ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, a related field required * Master's or other advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred * Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education * Ten (10) years progressive experience in data, analytics, information management, or a related field required * Four (4) years of experience in a senior leadership role is required * Demonstrated experience within a health plan, managed care, or payer organization - deep familiarity with claims, clinical, and member data ecosystems required * Experience developing and communicating enterprise data strategy to executive and board audiences required * Experience leading and developing distributed, multidisciplinary data teams Competencies, Knowledge and Skills: * Knowledgeable in modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalent cloud-native environments * Proven ability to build or significantly transforming data governance programs in complex, regulated environments * Familiarity with data mesh, federated governance, or domain-oriented data ownership models * Exposure to SDOH data integration, risk stratification (HCC), or Stars/quality measurement programs * Familiarity with program and delivery management; experience with agile or product-oriented data delivery models * Strong command of healthcare data standards and frameworks including HEDIS, FHIR, HL7, EDI, and HIPAA * Exceptional executive presence and communication skills - the ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders, * General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time * Ability to travel as required by the needs of the business., Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture - Cultivate Partnerships - Develop Self and Others - Drive Execution - Energize and Inspire the Organization - Influence Others - Pursue Personal Excellence - Understand the Business ## Description The Associate Vice President, Data Strategy and Governance will own the end-to-end data strategy and governance agenda - from policy and stewardship to roadmap development aligned with clinical, operational, and financial priorities., * Define and own the multi-year data strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise business goals, regulatory requirements, and evolving health plan priorities. * Partner with business, technology, clinical, and finance leadership to translate strategic priorities into an actionable data agenda. * Serve as a primary data strategy voice in executive forums, operating committees, and board-level discussions. * Revamp and operationalize the enterprise data governance framework, including policies, standards, data stewardship models, and accountability structures. * Establish governance councils and working groups that drive adoption and ownership of data quality, lineage, classification, and access controls. * Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and applicable regulatory standards while enabling agility for data-driven innovation. * Champion PHI/PII governance practices and embed privacy, security, and compliance-by-design principles throughout the data lifecycle. * Design and continuously optimize the data operating model to improve delivery effectiveness, quality, scalability, and alignment with enterprise priorities, including organizational structure, workflows, governance, and prioritization processes. * Establish and monitor performance metrics that measure the effectiveness, adoption, and business impact of the enterprise data function, regularly communicating progress and outcomes to senior leadership. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and data democratization across the organization. * Build trusted partnerships with executive leaders across Clinical, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology while serving as a credible advisor who translates complex data concepts into measurable business value. * Provide executive oversight, strategic communications, and governance reporting for enterprise data initiatives and transformation programs. * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data leaders, analysts, engineers, and governance professionals. * Attract and retain top talent; 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