Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The Data Governance Analyst is an essential operational contributor on the Data Governance team, responsible for executing and sustaining governance practices across data quality, metadata, standards, and lifecycle management. Working alongside governance operations leaders, business data stewards, and technology teams, this role provides the analytical depth and hands-on execution that keeps governance processes running reliably and data assets well-documented. The Analyst plays a pivotal role in identifying, investigating, and resolving data quality issues that affect the accuracy of Medicare Advantage operations — from member eligibility and claims processing to provider data and risk adjustment reporting.JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Data Issue Analysis & Root Cause Resolution
Investigate data inconsistencies, anomalies, and quality failures across enterprise systems and data pipelines, performing thorough root cause analysis to identify the source and scope of issues. Document findings, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with technical and business teams to drive timely resolution and prevent recurrence.
2. Data Quality Lifecycle Support
Support the definition, implementation, monitoring, and resolution of data quality rules and thresholds across key enterprise data domains. Track quality metrics over time, prepare summary reporting for governance stakeholders, and flag deteriorating trends that require escalation or intervention.
3. Metadata & Documentation Management
Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and currency of the enterprise data glossary, metadata catalog, and lineage documentation across governed data assets. Partner with data stewards and platform teams to ensure new and modified data assets are cataloged consistently and in accordance with governance standards.
4. Governance Lifecycle Tracking & Reporting
Track governance issues, decisions, and action items through their full lifecycle — from intake through resolution and adoption — using governance workflow tools and tracking systems. Produce regular status reports and dashboards that keep governance leaders and business stakeholders informed of open items, resolution progress, and trend patterns.
5. Data Integration & Validation Support
Support the validation of data across integration, transformation, and enrichment processes by executing data checks, comparing source-to-target results, and identifying discrepancies that require governance review. Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure governance validation standards are applied consistently within data pipelines.
6. Compliance & Regulatory Data Support
Assist in ensuring that governed data assets meet HIPAA privacy requirements, CMS reporting standards, and Medicare Advantage-specific data obligations by supporting audit documentation, data access reviews, and compliance validation activities. Maintain awareness of regulatory data requirements and flag governance gaps that could introduce compliance risk.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is an individual contributor role with no direct supervisory responsibilities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Required:
3–8 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, data quality management, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience working with both business and technical stakeholders on data-related challenges
Working knowledge of data quality, metadata, and documentation practices in an enterprise environment
Preferred:
Healthcare industry experience, particularly in a payer, managed care, or Medicare Advantage environment
Exposure to data catalog, MDM, or data quality tools in a production setting
Familiarity with CMS data requirements, HIPAA, or healthcare claims data structures
Education
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Healthcare Informatics, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered
Preferred:
Advanced coursework or certification in data management, data analytics, or health informatics
Training
Required:
Working knowledge of SQL for data querying, validation, and analysis
Familiarity with HIPAA data handling requirements and basic data privacy principles
Preferred:
Exposure to enterprise data catalog platforms (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Alation) or data quality tools (e.g., Acceldata, Informatica DQ)
Introductory training in DAMA-DMBOK data management principles or equivalent governance framework
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical / Role-Specific Skills
SQL & Data Querying: Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, validation, comparison, and ad hoc analysis across relational databases and data warehouses
Data Quality Analysis & Validation: Ability to define, execute, and interpret data quality checks; experience identifying data anomalies, assessing impact, and documenting findings for governance review
Metadata & Documentation Management: Skill in maintaining data glossary entries, cataloging data assets, and documenting lineage in a consistent and accessible format
Data Catalog & Governance Tool Exposure: Familiarity with or willingness to develop proficiency in enterprise data catalog or MDM tools; exposure to Purview, Alation, Reltio, or equivalent platforms is a plus
Healthcare Data Literacy: General understanding of healthcare data structures including claims, member, provider, and encounter data relevant to Medicare Advantage operations; knowledge of ICD-10/CPT coding is beneficial
Analytical Reporting & Communication: Ability to synthesize data findings into clear governance status reports, quality dashboards, and issue summaries for both technical and business audiences; proficiency with Excel or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Licensure
Required: None
Preferred: Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – Associate level
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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Skills Required
- 3-8 years experience in data analysis, data governance, data quality management, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience working with business and technical stakeholders on data challenges
- Working knowledge of data quality, metadata, and documentation practices in an enterprise environment
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Healthcare Informatics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of SQL for data querying, validation, and analysis
- Familiarity with HIPAA data handling requirements and basic data privacy principles
- Healthcare industry experience (payer, managed care, or Medicare Advantage environment)
- Exposure to data catalog, MDM, or data quality tools in production (e.g., Purview, Alation, Reltio, Acceldata, Informatica DQ)
- Familiarity with CMS data requirements, HIPAA, or healthcare claims data structures
- Advanced coursework or certification in data management, data analytics, or health informatics
- Introductory training in DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent governance framework
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - Associate level
Alignment Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alignment Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Alignment Healthcare.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes multiple medical plan types with major carriers along with dental and vision. Options are described as comprehensive on paper and can include plan choice depending on role and location.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is commonly offered, and some roles also receive equity via RSUs. This foundation strengthens total rewards even when base pay varies by job family.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is offered with paid holidays, and some teams provide paid parental leave; clinical roles may include CME time and tuition reimbursement. These elements expand beyond basic medical benefits to support time away and professional development.
Alignment Healthcare Insights
What We Do
Alignment Healthcare is redefining the business of health care by shifting the focus from payments to people. We’ve created a new model for health care delivery that cuts costs and improves lives by unraveling the inefficiencies of the current system to drive patients, providers and payers toward a common goal of wellness. Harnessing best practices from Medicare Advantage, our innovative data-management technology allows us to commit to caring for seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. Alignment Healthcare provides partners and patients with customized care and service where they need it and when they need it, including clinical coordination, risk management and technology facilitation. Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan, and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs. For more information, please visit www.alignmenthealthcare.com.
