Medicaid Data Architect
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
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The Medicaid Data Architect plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing integrated data solutions within a large-scale Medicaid Claims Processing environment. This position is responsible for collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders to analyze, enhance, and test system functionalities, ensuring effective data integration and governance. The Medicaid Data Architect operates at the intersection of information technology and healthcare, focusing on the management and utilization of multi-terabyte data systems in a government agency context. With the increasing complexity of healthcare data and the demand for robust analytics, this role is essential for supporting data-driven decision-making and improving Medicaid program delivery.
As part of the Medicaid sprint team and working in collaboration with the Office of Data Analytics & Performance (DAP), the Medicaid Data Architect is tasked with implementing best practices in data architecture, supporting the mission to make curated client data visible, accessible, and trustworthy. This enables secure and effective analytics within the Integrated Continuum of Care Analytics initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both Medicaid data and advanced data architecture principles, as well as experience with provider claims, encounters, client movements, and clinical assessments.
The Medicaid Data Architect position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare data management and to work within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, accuracy, and data integrity. Those in this role will help ensure that data is uniformly governed and contextually understood, supporting a culture of excellence and collaboration. The role is designed for experienced professionals who are passionate about healthcare data and eager to make a meaningful impact by facilitating integrated data analytics for better health outcomes.
Medicaid Data Architect - Summary- Designs and develops integrated data architecture solutions for Medicaid Claims Processing systems.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to analyze, document, and implement data enhancements.
- Ensures data integrity, accessibility, and governance in support of large-scale healthcare analytics initiatives.
- Works closely with the Office of Data Analytics & Performance to align data strategies with organizational goals.
- Participates in the ongoing development and optimization of a multi-terabyte data integration hub.
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex data architectures for Medicaid-related projects.
- Analyze existing data systems and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
- Document and enforce data architecture standards, ensuring best practices are consistently applied.
- Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Support the integration of data across multiple platforms, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.
- Facilitate data migration, transformation, and loading processes for Medicaid claims, encounters, and clinical data sets.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data architecture issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Contribute to the development and execution of overall data governance strategies.
- Participate in project sprints and cross-functional team meetings to align on deliverables and timelines.
- Provide expertise in data modeling, metadata management, and data lineage documentation.
- Competitive compensation package tailored to industry standards.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Access to an Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Dedicated engagement manager to support professional growth and project success.
- Recognition as part of a Best of Staffing® award-winning organization.
- Opportunities for advancement within an industry-leading company.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, demonstrating deep knowledge of principles, standards, and best practices.
- At least 10 years of experience working with Medicaid data, specifically in provider claims, encounters, client movement, and clinical assessments.
- Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) credential from DAMA.
- Proven ability to define, document, and implement data architecture standards.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience in large, multi-terabyte data environments and familiarity with healthcare data compliance requirements.
- Detail-oriented data architect with substantial experience in Medicaid and healthcare data environments.
- Expert in designing and optimizing scalable, secure, and reliable data systems.
- Skilled at translating complex requirements into actionable data solutions.
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
- Passionate about data integrity, governance, and supporting data-driven decision making in healthcare.
- This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful Medicaid data projects that support improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Join an organization recognized for its commitment to employee success and industry leadership.
- Employees benefit from a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Location in Austin, TX offers a vibrant tech community and diverse professional opportunities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
Take the next step in your career as a Medicaid Data Architect and become part of an innovative team making a difference in healthcare data management. Click the apply button to submit your application and embark on a rewarding professional journey.