Associate Vice President, Data Strategy – Governance

CareSource

CareSource data executive leading enterprise strategy, governance, and operating models for health plan data. Advising executives, ensuring healthcare compliance, and developing multidisciplinary data teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive data strategies and governance frameworks within complex, regulated environments. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with executive leadership while ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards.

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Data Strategy DevelopmentData Governance ProgramsHealthcare Data StandardsExecutive CommunicationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsInformation ManagementData GovernanceData IntegrationData QualityData Operating Model DesignPerformance Metrics MonitoringClaims Data EcosystemClinical Data EcosystemMember Data Ecosystem

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityStakeholder AlignmentContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksSnowflakeCloud-Native EnvironmentsAgile MethodologiesProduct-Oriented Delivery Models

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceCMS RegulationsSDOH Data IntegrationHCC Risk StratificationHEDISFHIRHL7EDIManaged CarePayer Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end data strategy and governance agenda
Define and manage the multi-year data strategy roadmap aligned with business, regulatory, clinical, operational, and financial priorities
Translate strategic priorities into an actionable data agenda with business, technology, clinical, and finance leaders
Represent data strategy in executive forums, operating committees, and board-level discussions
Revamp and operationalize the enterprise data governance framework
Establish governance councils and working groups for data quality, lineage, classification, access controls, adoption, and ownership
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, and applicable regulatory standards
Embed PHI/PII governance, privacy, security, and compliance-by-design across the data lifecycle
Design and optimize the data operating model, including organizational structure, workflows, governance, and prioritization
Establish and monitor performance metrics for enterprise data effectiveness, adoption, and business impact
Communicate progress and outcomes to senior leadership
Foster continuous improvement, accountability, and data democratization
Build partnerships with executive leaders across Clinical, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology
Provide executive oversight, strategic communications, and governance reporting for data initiatives and transformation programs
Lead, mentor, and develop data leaders, analysts, engineers, and governance professionals
Attract and retain talent and build a diverse, engaged data organization
Perform other job-related duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field required
Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education
Ten (10) years of progressive experience in data, analytics, information management, or a related field required
Four (4) years of experience in a senior leadership role required
Demonstrated experience within a health plan, managed care, or payer organization
Deep familiarity with claims, clinical, and member data ecosystems
Experience developing and communicating enterprise data strategy to executive and board audiences
Experience leading and developing distributed, multidisciplinary data teams
Knowledge of modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalent cloud-native environments
Proven ability to build or significantly transform data governance programs in complex, regulated environments
Familiarity with data mesh, federated governance, or domain-oriented data ownership models
Exposure to SDOH data integration, HCC risk stratification, or Stars/quality measurement programs
Familiarity with program and delivery management and 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
Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders
Ability to travel as required by business needs
No licensure or certification required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Bonus tied to company and individual performance may be available
Substantial and comprehensive total rewards package
Employee total well-being support
Equal Opportunity Employer and inclusive workplace
Travel as required by business needs