About Us

Flourish and Thrive Labs is a woman-owned and led consulting firm specializing in public health solutions. Our team, composed of former public health officials, works with state and local health departments across the country, building resilient public health operating systems. We pride ourselves on being different, holding ourselves to high ethical standards, and taking care of each other.

We view our company as an urban neighborhood—a diverse group of individuals coming together to live and work, embracing the beauty in that diversity. We are a wacky bunch who are intent on spreading joy! (We just mailed out stickers to over 200 local health health professionals because we felt they could use more joy!)

As Salesforce, Microsoft, and AWS partners, we specialize in technology implementation with a strong people focus. We combine this with strategic planning, data analysis, coaching, and facilitation to effectively support local public health department staff.

Our core values are:

• People First
• Focus on Capacity Building
• Belief in Continuous Experimentation
• By Public Heath; For Public Health
• We Do What Is Right. Always.

We're seeking passionate, joyful individuals who align with our ethos of being different and making a difference.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TEAM MEMBER WITH PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE (LOCAL/ TRIBAL/ STATE/ FEDERAL).

No 3rd Party Recruiters. No Phone Calls. We are unable to do informational interviews at this moment. Candidates who call or schedule a "coffee chat" will be considered disqualified. 

Role Overview:
We're seeking a Data Governance Specialist to join our team supporting public health analytics initiatives. This role is crucial in establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks that enable effective public health decision-making. The ideal candidate will bridge technical expertise with public health domain knowledge to ensure data quality, accessibility, and compliance across our projects.

Salary: 75,000 per year (including fully paid health insurance premiums for you+ your family, life insurance, short term disability)

Our ideal candidate will have worked in a local, tribal, or state health department. 

Experience Required:
• 3-5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience working in governmental public health (local, state, federal)
• Background in public health data systems and analytics

Key Responsibilities:

Data Standards and Policy Management

• Develop and implement data governance frameworks aligned with public health needs
• Establish and maintain data quality standards and metrics
• Create and enforce data policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with public health data regulations and standards
• Document and maintain data governance processes

Data Quality and Metadata Management
• Monitor and improve data quality across systems
• Develop and maintain metadata standards
• Create and manage data dictionaries and catalogs
• Oversee data lineage documentation
• Implement data validation rules and processes

Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with epidemiologists and data stewards
• Partner with IT teams on technical implementations
• Engage with public health program managers
• Facilitate cross-functional data initiatives
• Support data governance training and education

Analytics Support
• Ensure data accessibility for analytics teams
• Guide standardization of analytical processes
• Establish clear data definitions for reporting
• Develop best practices for data usage
• Support data-driven decision making

Required Skills:
• Strong understanding of public health data systems
• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of data quality management principles
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven communication and facilitation skills

Preferred Skills:
• Experience with public health surveillance systems
• Knowledge of HIPAA and public health data regulations
• Familiarity with data modeling and metadata management
• Experience with data visualization tools

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Willingness to adhere to our no-drug workplace policy. You must agree to undergo eVerify for employment status at hiring. At Flourish and Thrive Labs, we believe in the unique value each candidate brings. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet all listed qualifications.