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Principal, Data Governance Direct hire Hybrid remote- Wednesdays onsite in Boston, MA $130k-140k We are seeking a Principal, Data Governance to join a growing Enterprise Data & Analytics function. This is a highly visible, strategic role for a senior leader who can help stand up and scale a modern data governance program while partnering closely with both technical and business stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who combines technical depth (data, SQL, lineage) with strong communication and leadership skills , and is excited to drive adoption of governance practices across an organization. Core Responsibilities You will play a key role in advancing five foundational pillars of the data governance program: Operating Model Develop and refine the data governance operating model, including policies, standards, and best practices Metadata Management Drive adoption and optimization of enterprise data catalog tools Ensure seamless integration with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) Data Quality Establish data quality standards, rules, and monitoring frameworks Partner with teams to improve trust and reliability of data assets Data Stewardship Lead governance forums (e.g., Data Governance Council) Enable and support data stewards across the organization Master Data Management (MDM) Contribute to long-term strategy and roadmap for MDM and reference data Key Duties Act as a "train-the-trainer" , developing job aids, documentation, and training materials to promote data literacy Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into governance requirements Read and interpret SQL to validate data lineage and metadata accuracy Manage metadata workflows, approvals, and cataloging processes Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in data governance, metadata management, data quality, or data stewardship Strong experience with Snowflake (required) Hands-on experience with at least one data governance tool: Atlan, Collibra, Alation, or data.world Deep understanding of: Data lineage, metadata management, and data cataloging Data quality frameworks and tools (e.g., Informatica IDQ, Talend, DataGaps) Experience working within modern data ecosystems (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BI tools) Key Skills & Attributes Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (this is a highly collaborative role) Ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA is a plus) Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Business, Engineering, or related field required Master's degree preferred Work Environment Hybrid schedule (onsite midweek) Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to help shape and scale a data governance program from the ground up , working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and business enablement. If you're looking for a role where you can drive real impact and establish best-in-class data practices, we'd love to connect.

Research Informatics Developer - Healthcare Data (SQL / EHR) Bethesda, MD (Hybrid Schedule) On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Remote Monday and Friday Standard Business Hours M-F Contract to hire We're hiring a Research Informatics Developer to support high-impact healthcare and clinical research initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives working with complex datasets, enjoys collaborating with researchers, and has deep experience with healthcare data environments. What You'll Do Partner with research stakeholders to translate questions into structured data requests Design and build datasets using clinical and healthcare data sources Write, optimize, and validate complex SQL queries across large relational databases Work with EHR-sourced data to support analytics and research initiatives Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity for downstream use Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and iterate on deliverables Contribute to improvements in data pipelines, warehouses, and workflows Document methodologies and clearly communicate findings to diverse audiences What You Bring Strong SQL expertise (complex joins, subqueries, performance tuning) Experience working with EHR data (e.g., Epic Clarity or similar systems) Background in healthcare, clinical data, or research analytics Experience with large-scale relational databases or data warehouse environments Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience Nice to Have Deep familiarity with EHR data structures or certifications Experience supporting academic or clinical research teams Knowledge of healthcare data models and standards Exposure to data engineering concepts (ETL, data modeling) Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members Why Join Work on meaningful projects that directly impact healthcare and research Solve complex data challenges using large-scale clinical datasets Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and technical teams Build expertise in healthcare data systems and analytics Contribute to evolving data infrastructure and pipeline improvements Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule (on-site Tue-Thu, remote Mon & Fri) Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team Schedule: Standard business hours Start: ASAP If you're passionate about using data to drive healthcare insights and want to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to connect.