Data Governance Consultant

DatamanUSA, LLC is a full-service IT Solutions Company that provides a variety of technical, IT, professional and administrative support services to both State and Federal government agencies. We also support commercial clients both large and small with staff augmentation and direct hire placement. If you are interested in this position and believe that this role is a great fit for your knowledge, skills, experience and career path.

Job Title: Senior Data Management / Data Governance Consultant
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Duration: 8 Months with possible extension
Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026
Client: Direct Client
Project: Medicaid Data Structure / Management / ICD Documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and work with State IT resources and DSS stakeholders to understand current data sources, data mappings, and interface structures.
• Create a Medicaid Interface Registry covering South Dakota Medicaid applications.
• Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for interfaces that do not currently have associated documentation.
• Create a Medicaid Interface Management Plan.
• Develop or document Medicaid-related data models and data warehouse structures, where applicable.
• Create a Medicaid Data Catalog and Data Lineage.
• Develop a Medicaid Data Governance and Management Plan in collaboration with DSS and State resources.
• Analyze system-to-system interactions and data flows across South Dakota Medicaid systems and processes.
• Document how data moves between Medicaid systems, internal/external partners, and reporting processes.
• Analyze data storage, organization, and security.
• Provide recommendations for improving data governance, data cataloging, interface documentation, ICDs, and related data-management tools.
• Identify risks associated with current data management and interface structures.
• Recommend improvements to data management, data sharing, governance, and system integration.
• Identify data inconsistencies, integration challenges, security concerns, and compliance issues.
• Prepare monthly status reports documenting work completed and project timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. WO MS Data Management

Required Skills & Experience

• Senior-level experience in healthcare services/data management.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Purview.
• Strong proficiency with relational SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience with data modeling tools such as ERwin or ER/Studio.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-level database management and design.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Conceptual data modeling
  • Logical data modeling
  • Physical data modeling
  • Data catalogs
  • Data lineage
• Strong knowledge and practical experience implementing data governance frameworks and programs.
• Understanding of business intelligence concepts.
• Experience writing Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Understanding of interface design principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize interface functionality.
• Practical experience with software development and interface design.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with modern data-management tools.
• Knowledge of user interface/user experience concepts.
• Ability to support seamless project delivery.
• Professional certifications in control systems or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with industry-specific control-system software and tools.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing multiple projects.