Data Governance Technical Analyst (Data Warehouse Programmer/Analyst)

Data Governance Technical Analyst (Data Warehouse Programmer/Analyst)

CalOptima

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The Team You'll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Data Governance Technical Analyst (Data Warehouse Programmer/Analyst) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our Enterprise Data and Systems Integrations team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. CalOptima Health is looking for a skilled and passionate Data Governance Technical Analyst to join our team. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytics experience, compliance knowledge and strong stakeholder engagement skills to establish and mature our data governance framework. You will work cross-functionally with CalOptima Health's leadership, data stewards, and security teams to establish/support data governance goals, policies, standards, processes and procedures. You will facilitate cross-domain collaboration and communication of organizational data standards. Utilizing tools such as Office 365/Power BI/SQL/SharePoint/Visio, your exemplary visual and written documentation skills will drive data stewardship and improve corporate data literacy. Also, you will have programming skills to automate processes (e.g. Python), a foundational understanding of big data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric/Databricks/Snowflake), and a basic grasp of Azure fundamentals. By strengthening data accountability and operational consistency, this position enables informed healthcare decision-making, reduces internal/external regulatory risk, and improves organizational performance. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team:

• 90% - Technical Responsibilities
  • Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
  • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
  • Plays a key role in establishing an enterprise-wide data governance framework, with a focus on governing data as an enterprise asset, addressing regulatory requirements, and protection of sensitive data through organization behavior, policies, standards, principles, processes, governance metrics and related tools.
  • Serves as a liaison between Business and Technology to ensure that data related business requirements for governing data are clearly defined, communicated, and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.
  • Establishes, manages and participates in a data stewardship program to foster a culture of data, including interviewing and engaging with data owners and data stewards across the organization.
  • Serves as the technical owner of the data catalog. Responsibilities include maintaining business and enterprise data dictionaries per CalOptima Health standards, defining and documenting metadata, ensuring consistent technical and business term mappings.
  • Creates and maintains process maps, workflows, data flow diagrams to support data stewardship, data classification and data quality processes. Communicate content effectively to both business and technical stakeholders.
  • Documents the origin, movement, transformation and enrichment of critical data assets through the organization's systems to improve transparency and traceability.
  • Queries and analyzes large-scale healthcare datasets and business logic (e.g., claims, pharmacy, patient data) using SQL and other tools.
  • Develops and maintains automation scripts to streamline data governance processes/tasks.
  • Facilitates the development and implementation of data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise in partnership with the cybersecurity team.
  • Assists in regulatory compliance efforts related to data management while ensuring all data governance activities align with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and other relevant industry standards.
  • Maintains clear, comprehensive documentation of data definitions, validation processes, analytic methodologies, and project deliverables.
  • Prepares and presents data governance maturity scorecards, KPIs/metrics/operational dashboards to senior management that track initiative effectiveness and adoption.
  • Provides employee engagement sessions to strengthen data literacy and reinforce data governance principles, practices, roles, and accountability expectations.
  • Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Participates in Data Governance Council meetings and contributes to policy development.

• 10% - Other
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, health informatics, data analytics, or related field PLUS 5 years of professional experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise information management required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
  
• 2 years of hands-on health care experience, including working with administrative and clinical data required.

You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

• Certification in data management or related areas (e.g. DAMA CDMP, etc.).
  
• Exposure to industry standard data catalog, automated data discovery and data lineage tools (e.g., Atlan, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, etc.).
  
• Experience creating reports using Power BI.
  
• Experience scripting and automating repetitive tasks using Python.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Data & Analytics ecosystems (e.g. Fabric, Synapse, Databricks).
  
• Exposure to data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, ER Studio, etc.).
  
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. government).
  
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
  
• Passionate about improving the U.S. health care system and helping ensure every patient receives the best care possible.

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• N/A

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
  • Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 314 - $99,902 - $159,843 ($48.03 - $76.8476).
    • The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
      
      
• This position is approved for Full Telework (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• A comprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
  • A generous PTO program
  • A quality work life balance
  • Various wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

What's Your Next Step?

All Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Do NOT miss out. If you want to join our team, the deadline for the first review of applications is December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM (PST). We are encouraging you to apply early. If you apply after the first review date, your application is not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Our Commitment to You

Your application and resume will be reviewed by a dedicated recruiter to this position. If your experience matches what we need, we will reach out to you to discuss the next steps. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment, phone screen and interview.

If you make it through the steps above and are selected for this exciting role, you will be required to undergo a reference and a background check (to include a conviction record) and if applicable also pass a drug screening and/or a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (for specific positions) If you are an Internal CalOptima Health applicant, please apply through the internal portal on InfoNet.

We will make sure to keep you updated through each step of the process on your candidate portal. Please make sure to watch for updates on your candidate portal and you emails which will be sent to the email address you listed on your application. Please check your email, including your SPAM folder, regularly throughout the recruitment process.

CalOptima Health is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse staff, where we will honor your unique experiences, identity, and perspectives. Our organization strives to create and maintain a workplace environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can truly be Better Together.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation at (714) 246-8400 if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.



To apply, please visit: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/data-governance-technical-analyst-data-warehouse-programmer-analyst-505-city-parkway-west-california-united-states







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