Chief Data Officer (Finance)

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 Chief Data Officer (CDO) is an executive-level leader responsible for the enterprise-wide governance and utilization of data as a strategic asset. This role defines and leads the organization's data strategy, ensuring data quality, integrity, accessibility, and security across all business units. The CDO works closely with C-suite executives to enable data-driven decision-making, foster innovation, and support digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy & Governance:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Establish data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance.
  • Oversee the organization's data architecture, platforms, and integration capabilities.
• Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead cross-functional teams including data engineering, analytics, governance, and data science.
  • Foster a data-driven culture by evangelizing the strategic value of data and analytics across the organization.
  • Partner with CIO, CTO, CMO, and other executives to integrate data strategy with business strategy.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Mitigate data-related risks by overseeing data security, privacy, and ethical usage policies.
• Innovation & Value Creation:
  • Identify opportunities to leverage data for new business models, improved customer experiences, and operational efficiency.
  • Guide the implementation of advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and data monetization strategies.
• Performance Measurement:
  • Define and track KPIs to assess the impact and maturity of data initiatives.
  • Report on data management performance and insights to executive leadership and the board.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in data management, data analytics, or information governance roles.
• Proven executive leadership experience, ideally as a CDO or similar role in a complex, data-rich organization.
• Deep knowledge of data governance, data architecture, regulatory compliance, and emerging technologies.
• Strong understanding of business strategy and how to translate data into business value.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
• Advanced degree in data science, computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred.

Education:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Machine Learning.

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: $227,952.00 - $341,928.00

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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