Student Internship- Data Governance Analyst (Remote, Morrisville, NC Based)

Department Description

The Data Governance department at Alliance Health is responsible for establishing and overseeing the policies, standards, and procedures that ensure our data is accurate, secure, accessible, and used responsibly across the organization.

Key functions include:

• Metadata Management: support all departments with capturing clear, business‑friendly definitions for every data element and dataset.
• Data Quality Management: Monitors data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; implements remediation processes when issues arise.
• Data Stewardship Coordination: Partners with clinical, finance, and operations stewards to enforce standards and resolve ownership questions.
• Education & Training: Provides training, documentation, and support so staff understand their data responsibilities and how to use the catalog and lineage tools.

Role Description

Alliance is currently seeking two (2) interns to support the Data Governance department in building and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of Alliance Health’s data assets within our Data Governance platform (OpenMetadata). This is a 10–12-week internship beginning in June or July 2026, with the potential to go up to 320 hours based on business needs and student availability

While there is no expectation of coming into the office routinely, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite to the Alliance Office (Morrisville, North Carolina) for business meetings as needed.  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on data stewardship experience – Data Governance Intern will partner directly with various business lines like clinical, finance and operations stewards to apply Alliance Health’s data standards and resolve ownership questions, giving the intern real‑world exposure to how data governance works across the organization Internship
• Practical metadata management skills – Data Governance Intern will capture clear, business‑friendly definitions for data elements, datasets and sources, and populate metadata fields such as lineage, ownership, classification and security attributes. This builds expertise that’s in high demand for data‑driven roles Internship
• Data‑quality insight – By monitoring data accuracy, completeness and consistency and assisting with remediation processes, Data Governance Intern will learn how organizations maintain trustworthy data and the impact of quality on decision‑making Internship
• Formal training & documentation support – The department provides structured education, documentation and ongoing support so Data Governance Intern can understand your data responsibilities and effectively use the OpenMetadata catalog and lineage tools Internship
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team – Working closely with data stewards, analysts, engineers and subject‑matter experts gives Data Governance Intern a broad network and insight into how different functions leverage data Internship
• Professional development & résumé boost – Contributing to a core governance platform (OpenMetadata) and supporting enterprise‑wide policies demonstrates tangible, transferable achievements that strengthen Data Governance Intern's future job prospects.
• Mentorship & career guidance – The Data Governance team’s leadership will mentor Data Governance Intern on best practices, governance frameworks, and career pathways within health‑care data management.
• Exposure to health‑care data environment – Experience within a Medicaid Managed Care Organization provides unique context on how data supports patient care, financing and compliance, an advantage for any health‑data career.

Intern Responsibilities & Duties

• Work closely with data stewards, analysts, engineers and subject‑matter experts to:
• Capture and record clear, business‑friendly definitions for data elements, datasets, and data sources.
• Populate and enrich metadata fields (e.g., data lineage, ownership, classification, and security attributes).
• Ensure that the documented information aligns with our established governance policies, standards, and quality criteria.
• Contribute to the creation of searchable, reusable data catalog entries that enable stakeholders across clinical, finance, and operations to discover, trust, and responsibly use our data.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in human services, statistics, mathematics, computer science, business administration or related field.
• All intern applicants are required to provide the company with verification of their completed credits in a certified document from their college or university. 
• The internship must align with the students classroom learning and count as academic credit toward completing their major of study, which can be verified by their college or university.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Generative AI is a plus 

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship, does not include employee benefits, and does not guarantee future employment.