The Role
Supports South Dakota Medicaid by strengthening enterprise data architecture, governance, metadata management, lineage, data catalogs, and interface documentation. Responsibilities include developing data models, interface registries, Interface Control Documents, governance plans, and management plans; mapping system data flows; assessing data quality, security, and compliance; evaluating tools; and coordinating with state IT, Medicaid personnel, and DSS stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
PLEASE NOTE:
- It is a 100% Onsite position in South Dakota.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Data Architect & Governance Consultant to support the Client, Division of Medical Services, in strengthening data architecture, data governance, metadata management, and interface documentation for South Dakota Medicaid systems.
- The selected candidate will work closely with state IT resources, Medicaid program personnel, and other DSS stakeholders to assess existing data structures, document system-to-system interactions, establish a comprehensive data catalog and lineage, and develop interface and data governance management plans.
- The consultant will be responsible for creating and improving Medicaid-related data management artifacts, including an Interface Registry, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), data models, a Data Catalog, Data Lineage documentation, an Interface Management Plan, and a Data Governance and Management Plan.
- The role requires Microsoft Purview knowledge, strong enterprise data architecture and modeling capabilities, healthcare domain expertise, and the ability to translate complex technical data flows into clear, actionable documentation and recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Requirements Gathering and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Data Catalog and Metadata Management
- Data Lineage and Data Flow Mapping
- Interface Registry and Interface Control Documents
- Data Modeling and Database Architecture
- Data Governance and Management Planning
- Interface Management Planning
- Data Quality, Risk, Security, and Compliance Assessment
- Tool Evaluation and Recommendations
- Project Coordination and Reporting
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILS:
- Good knowledge and practical experience with Microsoft Purview.
- Proficiency in relational SQL databases and NoSQL database technologies.
- Knowledge of healthcare services and healthcare data management.
- Understanding of enterprise database management, data architecture, and database design best practices.
- Demonstrated experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
- Experience creating data catalogs, documenting data lineage, and managing metadata.
- Experience with data modeling tools such as ERwin or ER/Studio.
- Knowledge of established data governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience implementing or improving data governance and management programs.
- Understanding of business intelligence concepts and data warehouse architecture.
- Experience writing Interface Control Documents and documenting system-to-system interfaces.
- Understanding of data mapping, data exchange, interface design, and system integration principles.
- Ability to analyze existing data flows, identify gaps, troubleshoot interface-related issues, and recommend improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
- Knowledge of user interface/user experience concepts and design principles.
- Proficiency with modern data management, modeling, documentation, and analysis tools.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field is recommended.
- Approximately 5 years of overall data architecture, data management, or related technical experience.
- Substantial hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and enterprise data governance.
- Demonstrated experience delivering data catalogs, lineage documentation, data models, interface inventories, and ICDs.
- Relevant healthcare or Medicaid domain experience, preferably involving complex enterprise systems and data exchanges.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Medicaid, healthcare payer systems, government healthcare programs, or public-sector health and human services systems.
- Experience supporting Medicaid modernization or enterprise healthcare data architecture initiatives.
- Experience documenting interfaces among legacy mainframe applications, relational databases, reporting systems, and external partner systems.
- Experience working in environments where source-system access is limited and documentation must be developed in collaboration with system owners and technical teams.
- Experience establishing enterprise data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and interface documentation standards.
- Experience assessing and recommending data cataloging, governance, lineage, and integration tools.
Skills Required
- Practical experience with Microsoft Purview
- Proficiency with relational SQL databases and NoSQL technologies
- Knowledge of healthcare services and healthcare data management
- Understanding of enterprise database management, data architecture, and database design best practices
- Experience developing conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Experience creating data catalogs, documenting data lineage, and managing metadata
- Experience with ERwin or ER/Studio
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience implementing or improving data governance and management programs
- Understanding of business intelligence concepts and data warehouse architecture
- Experience writing Interface Control Documents and documenting system-to-system interfaces
- Understanding of data mapping, data exchange, interface design, and system integration principles
- Ability to analyze data flows, identify gaps, troubleshoot interface issues, and recommend improvements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Knowledge of user interface, user experience, and design principles
- Proficiency with modern data management, modeling, documentation, and analysis tools
- Approximately five years of data architecture, data management, or related technical experience
- Substantial hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and enterprise data governance
- Experience delivering data catalogs, lineage documentation, data models, interface inventories, and Interface Control Documents
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Medicaid, healthcare payer systems, government healthcare programs, or public-sector health and human services systems
- Experience supporting Medicaid modernization or enterprise healthcare data architecture initiatives
- Experience documenting interfaces among legacy mainframe applications, relational databases, reporting systems, and external partner systems
- Experience working where source-system access is limited and documentation is developed with system owners and technical teams
- Experience establishing enterprise data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and interface documentation standards
- Experience assessing and recommending data cataloging, governance, lineage, and integration tools
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Omm IT Solutions is a leading provider of IT consulting, analysis, and advisory services, specializing in delivering technical solutions for federal and state government agencies. Their offerings include application development, cybersecurity services, cloud advisory, network modernization, and data analytics.
