Business Data Arch

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Data Architect to support the execution and evolution of a growing Data Governance and Data Quality program within a complex, matrixed healthcare organization. This role sits at the intersection of data governance, analytics, and business translation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience working in a mature data governance environment and can translate technical data concepts into clear, actionable business outcomes that drive data trust across the enterprise. This is a single-contractor role focused on execution, enablement, and adoptionnot net-new strategy creation. Key Objectives • Strengthen repeatable technical muscle that enables enterprise data trust • Operationalize data governance and data quality practices • Enable stewardship, remediation, and adoption through clear documentation and cataloging • Translate governance standards into the culture of the organization Core Responsibilities Data Governance & Data Quality • Execute and support established data governance and data quality frameworks • Define, document, and operationalize data quality rules, remediation workflows, and stewardship processes • Partner with technical teams to ensure governance policies are realistically implementable • Support the translation of legal, regulatory, and governance standards into practical data policies Data Catalog & Metadata Enablement • Lead and support data catalog adoption, including: • Business definitions • Technical metadata alignment • KPI documentation • Stewardship workflows • Serve as a key connector between technical assets and business meaning • Champion "what good looks like by applying lessons from mature governance organizations Business & Technical Translation • Act as a quasi businesstechnical translator between: • Data engineers • Analytics teams • Governance stakeholders • Business users • Create clear, business-facing documentation that drives understanding and adoption • Support analytics and reporting teams by ensuring governed, trusted data assets Analytics & Enablement Support • Enable governance-aligned analytics consumption across BI platforms • Support governance controls and standards as the organization transitions toward Power BI • Provide light analytics insight to help leadership understand governance adoption and impact