Data Governance Analyst (Port of Spain, Trinidad)

Overview

Data Governance AnalystLocation: Port of Spain, TrinidadEmployment Type: Onsite | Full-Time

Shape the Future of Data Governance at Carenet Health

At Carenet Health, data is at the heart of everything we do. As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, security, and compliance of our data assets. You’ll work alongside IT, Security, and Compliance teams to develop policies, mitigate risks, and drive best practices—helping us maintain the highest standards of data protection.

If you’re passionate about data governance, compliance, and security, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a growing and dynamic healthcare technology environment.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and enhance data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory and industry best practices.
• Support data classification and lifecycle management to ensure proper handling, storage, and access.
• Lead a quarterly record retention program to ensure compliance with client contracts and regulations.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a culture of data security and governance.
• Partner with Security, IT, and Compliance teams to identify and mitigate risks related to data governance.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST 800, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other data security standards.
• Represent data governance in cross-functional meetings and contribute to policy reviews and compliance assessments.
• Provide subject matter expertise for third-party audits, including HITRUST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, URAC, and NCQA.
• Manage annual PCI-DSS self-attestation reviews and serve as a liaison for third-party assessments.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, information security, or a related field.
• Information Security Assessor (ISA) certification is preferred (or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire).
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, security policies, and compliance standards (HIPAA, NIST 800, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.).
• Experience in data classification, lifecycle management, and compliance monitoring.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to implement effective data governance strategies.
• Experience working with compliance management systems is a plus.
• Certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CDMP are a plus.

Why Carenet Health?

At Carenet Health, we’re dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation and excellence. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on data security and governance.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare data governance!

Additional Information: 

Note: Completion of assessments may be required before an applicant can move forward. Completing assessments must be done independently. Any discovery of unauthorized completion, whether during or after the hiring process, will result in disqualification or termination.

Carenet Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note that we are not accepting resumes for this position from external staffing agencies or recruiters. To be considered for this role, please submit your application directly through our official career portal.