Data Governance Specialist 1 at CHSGa in Macon, GA

CHSGa IT

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide users with technical support for data-related problems.
• Document data definitions, flows, and metadata in alignment with governance.
• Perform routine data quality audits and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Assess and adapt pre-developed application packages to meet user requirements.
• Train end-users on basic system functions or data entry procedures.
• Coordinate with IT teams to ensure consistent data backups and user access controls.
• Proactively engage in ongoing self-learning activities to continuously expand knowledge and understanding across supported areas and related healthcare and technology domains, contributing to improved efficiency and quality of support provided.
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.

• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and apply data governance principles and best practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data documentation, spreadsheets, and database tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Data Analytics, or a closely related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and directly relevant experience in data management, information governance, analytics, or related areas. Experience working in a regulated or healthcare environment is preferred.

Candidates with experience in data quality management, reporting, or business intelligence tools are encouraged to apply. Professional certifications in data management or governance are advantageous but not required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

This role requires mastery of the Microsoft Office suite of applications:

• Microsoft SharePoint (site administration, document library governance, permissions management, version control, and integration with organizational workflows)
• Microsoft Copilot (effective prompt construction, AI-assisted content generation, governance-aware use within M365 applications, and understanding of organizational data boundaries and acceptable use policies)
• Microsoft Power BI (report and dashboard development, data modeling, dataset governance, and distribution of insights to organizational stakeholders)
• Microsoft Power Apps / Power Platform (Governance of low-code solutions within organizational IT and compliance frameworks)
• Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, complex formulas, macros, pivot tables, dashboards, and visualization tools)
• Microsoft Word (advanced formatting, automated templates, styles management, professional document production)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced slide design, animations, embedded media, professional-level presentations)
• Microsoft Outlook

Additionally, the successful candidate must demonstrate the capacity and desire to learn a wide variety of specialized software to fulfill diverse business requirements. Platforms may include records management software, statistical analysis tools, limited scripting tools, and others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.  Lifting, that may be repetitive, of up to 30 lbs.  The associate is occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Works in home/remote office with frequent assignments at the main office location, as well as throughout nursing center locations and their premises.  Moves intermittently during working hours.  Travel is required up to 50% of the time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace