Manager, Data Governance Technologies & Access Controls

Manager, Data Governance Technologies & Access Controls 

Hybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Portland, Vancouver, Renton, Medford, Burlington, Lewiston, Little Rock or Springdale offices. Preference will be given to current employees and candidates who reside within a commutable distance from our Salt Lake City, Boise, Fargo, Lewiston, Little Rock or Springdale offices or who are willing to relocate. 

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. 

Who We Are Looking For: 

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of data governance leaders is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Enterprise Data Governance & Access Controls team, our Manager, Data Governance Technologies & Access Controls leads governance technology management, and creation and maintenance of role-based access control (RBAC) frameworks—driving data stewardship, metadata management, data quality, and secure, compliant access—all in service of creating an economically sustainable health care system. 

As a people leader, you are willing to learn and grow, understanding that leadership is a craft that is continuously honed as you support your team and the lives that depend upon us. 

Do you have a passion for advancing data governance maturity while enabling secure, efficient access to enterprise data? Do you thrive leading technical and business-facing teams in a collaborative, high-demand environment? Then this role may be the perfect fit. 

What You Bring to Cambia: 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Data Management, or related technical field, and 5+ years in data governance operations and/or Identity and Access Management (IAM), 3+ years of people management experience leading technical and/or business-facing teams, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with application development within cloud data platforms 

• Background in healthcare or other regulated industries 

• Knowledge of HIPAA, SOC 2, and other relevant compliance frameworks 

• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions in governance or IAM contexts 

• Familiarity with modern identity providers and authentication platforms 

• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices 

• Previous experience in enterprise architecture or security architecture roles 

• Experience facilitating data steward communities and governance councils 

• Background in data quality frameworks and methodologies 

Skills and Attributes: 

• Experience leading data governance operations including data stewardship, metadata management, data quality initiatives, data classification, and semantic layer governance with contextual metadata management 

• Demonstrated experience with role-based access control (RBAC) systems, enterprise access provisioning, and IAM principles, frameworks, and best practices 

• Experience with cloud data platforms including security models and governance features, data governance platforms, and data catalog tools 

• Experience supporting both legacy and modern enterprise technology environments, with familiarity with compliance requirements related to data governance and access management 

• Ability to contribute hands-on to technical work across all areas of responsibility 

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop technical and business-facing teams, including managing both FTE and contractor resources 

• Strong project and program management capabilities with ability to manage competing priorities in high-demand environments and coordinate work across multiple teams and functions 

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences, with ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences and business needs for technical teams 

• Demonstrated outcome-focused leadership and accountability with ability to manage dotted-line relationships effectively 

• Quality-driven mindset with strong attention to detail, strategic thinking combined with operational execution, and strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

• Ability to balance security, compliance, operational efficiency, and business enablement with a change management and process improvement orientation 

• Customer service mindset and stakeholder-focused approach with strong facilitation and collaboration skills 

• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired 

What You Will Do at Cambia: 

• Manage data governance activities for the Cambia data platform and the role-based access controls (RBAC) framework 

• Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security policies 

• Monitor and optimize operational throughput and quality metrics, conduct regular reviews and assessments, and maintain documentation of frameworks, processes, and standards 

• Oversee data governance technology platforms including data catalogs and governance tools, manage cloud data platform governance capabilities including data cataloging, lineage, and security controls, and manage applications developed within the cloud data platform for governance use cases 

• Provide hands-on technical expertise contributing to platform configuration and optimization while maintaining an inventory of governance technology assets and capabilities 

• Support legacy enterprise environments and modern platform requirements, ensuring integration and alignment across the governance technology stack 

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk, develop automation strategies for workflows and governance processes, and establish and track key performance indicators for operations 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies, and stay current on industry trends and best practices 

• Directly manage team members—including FTE and contractor resources—responsible for data governance operations, governance technology, and access provisioning, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and supporting professional development 

• Coordinate work across direct reports and dotted-line team members from other departments, and manage team capacity, workload distribution, and prioritization across competing demands while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning 

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across IT, Security, Compliance, Privacy, and business units, facilitate collaboration between the enterprise data governance team and data stewards across business units, and coordinate with technology teams and Data Operations to ensure integrated solutions and clear communication between technical teams and business stakeholders 

• Partner with data domain leaders to advance governance maturity, and represent data governance in cross-functional initiatives and enterprise architecture and technology strategy discussions 

• Develop and execute strategic plans for governance operations, governance technology, and access management, create formal management frameworks and operational processes, and contribute to enterprise data governance strategy and program evolution while balancing operational demands with strategic initiatives and contributing hands-on to team deliverables as needed 

• As a member of our strong leadership community, you will provide direction to your team, engage them towards common goals and create a positive experience that helps people flourish. 
  
  

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.

• National pay structure — applies to the Boise, Portland, Salem, Seattle/Renton/Tacoma, Burlington, Vancouver, Lewiston, and Salt Lake City metro areas: The full salary range is $ $141,000-$231,000 and the bonus target is 17%.

• Regional pay structure — applies to North Dakota and to Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Utah locations outside the metro areas listed above: The full salary range is $ $127,000 - $208,000 and the bonus target is 17%.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care.  Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:  

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.  
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.  
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed. 
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.  
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.  

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.  

In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits. 
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.  
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays. 
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period). 
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave). 
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation. 
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need. 
• Commute and parking benefits. 

Learn more about our benefits. 

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.