RHTP Data Engineer
About The Position
The Data Infrastructure & Management Engineer serves as the data engineering and data quality lead for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and acts as an extension of the Department’s Data Management Office (DMO). This position designs, develops, and maintains the data foundations necessary for RHTP monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The analyst builds and manages data pipelines; integrates data from claims, electronic health records, public health systems, workforce sources, and social determinant platforms; and enforces shared data standards and quality controls in close collaborations with the central DMO and IT. The role ensures RHTP has reliable, well-documented, and compliant data assets that meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and support evidence-based decision-making across Montana’s rural health systems. The incumbent participates in department-wide governance communities of practice, helping reduce duplication, promote shared methods, and improve data quality across programs. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team, you’ll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.
Requirements
- Knowledge of data integration methods, ETL processes, and data pipeline architecture.
- Knowledge of health data privacy and security requirements, including HIPPA, data use agreements, and protected health information billing.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot data quality issues and work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to resolve them.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, database management, ETL development, or data integration in a health care, insurance, government or similar setting.
- Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with healthcare-related datasets such as Medicare or Medicaid claims, electronic health records, clinical registries, or public health surveillance data.
- Experience with specific ETL tools or platforms (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Alteryx) or data warehouse technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Responsibilities
- designs, develops, and maintains the data foundations necessary for RHTP monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- builds and manages data pipelines
- integrates data from claims, electronic health records, public health systems, workforce sources, and social determinant platforms
- enforces shared data standards and quality controls in close collaborations with the central DMO and IT
- ensures RHTP has reliable, well-documented, and compliant data assets that meet Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and support evidence-based decision-making across Montana’s rural health systems
- participates in department-wide governance communities of practice, helping reduce duplication, promote shared methods, and improve data quality across programs
Benefits
- health coverage
- retirement plans
- paid leave
- eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- hybrid work options
- opportunities to collaborate statewide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
