PHI / PII Identification & Governance Identify, document, and classify PHI and PII data elements across applications, databases, and data pipelines.
Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Security, and Privacy teams to ensure accurate interpretation of regulatory requirements (e.
g., HIPAA, GDPR, local privacy laws as applicable).
Support audits and assessments by providing clear documentation of sensitive data usage, storage, and flow.
Data Dictionary & Metadata Management Create, maintain, and govern an enterprise data dictionary, including: Logical and physical data elements PHI/PII classification and sensitivity levels Definitions, source systems, downstream consumption, and ownership Ensure data definitions remain current and aligned across releases and environments.
Act as a steward for data standards, naming conventions, and business definitions.
Release & Impact Analysis Partner with DB Admins, Architects, and Engineering teams to: Identify entities, tables, columns, and views impacted by each release Analyze upstream and downstream impacts of schema and data model changes Document and socialize data impact assessments as part of release planning and approvals.
Ensure PHI/PII impacts are explicitly identified and reviewed before deployment.
Stakeholder Collaboration Serve as the bridge between business, compliance, and technical teams.
Translate complex data and privacy requirements into clear, actionable documentation for technical teams.
Facilitate discussions and walkthroughs related to data changes, privacy risks, and mitigation plans.
Documentation & Process Improvement Produce high quality artifacts such as: Data lineage and entity impact documents Functional and data requirements Change logs and release notes related to data Continuously improve data governance and release impact processes to reduce risk and rework.
Core Skills Strong experience as a Business Analyst in data centric environments Hands on experience identifying and documenting PHI / PII Solid understanding of relational databases, entities, tables, and schemas Experience maintaining data dictionaries or metadata repositories Strong analytical and documentation skills with high attention to detail Technical & Domain Knowledge Working knowledge of: SQL (reading and basic querying) Data models (logical and physical) SDLC and release management processes Familiarity with data governance, data lineage, and privacy concepts Experience working closely with DB As, Data Engineers, Architects, and QA Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to challenge assumptions and ask the right questions Comfortable working across multiple teams and priorities Proactive, structured, and compliance-oriented mindset Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, insurance, BFSI, or other regulated domains Exposure to tools such as data cataloging or governance platforms Prior involvement in audits, regulatory reviews, or data
