Health Data Analytics Project Manager (Ref #: 1118106)

Estrada Consultingorporated • Sacramento, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Estrada Consulting, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a project manager for a one-year data analytics engagement with a state health and human services agency. The project concerns a cloud-based analytics capability for a state Medicaid-funded developmental disabilities program. Program data includes claims, electronic visit verification, eligibility, provider, service plan, and self-directed services fiscal data. The goal is to provide an integrated, explainable way to identify anomalies, emerging financial risk, and opportunities for program improvement. Analysis uses rules-based checks, statistical comparison, and relationship analysis; State staff review every result before any action. ECI has built a working prototype using synthetic data.

The project manager will oversee the schedule, deliverables, and governance sessions; keep State leadership informed; and coordinate a small team of analysts, a Medicaid subject matter expert, and a data architect. The engagement is estimated at approximately 1,550 hours over one year, or roughly 30 hours per week, contingent on contract award. The role is remote and requires the candidate to be based in the US. Work follows the client's 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern business hours, with regular video meetings on Eastern time and occasional on-site visits if requested. The expected start is in the first quarter of 2027. Compensation is $70 to $100 per hour, depending on experience.

Before accessing program data, the candidate must pass the client's background check and sign confidentiality and HIPAA agreements. The candidate's name and resume will be included in ECI's proposal, and the candidate must sign a letter of intended commitment.

Requirements

• Three to five years or more managing projects involving data analytics, healthcare, Medicaid, or other health and human services programs.
• Proficiency in project planning, schedule and deliverable management, resource coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience running status reporting, risk and issue management, and change control with public sector clients.
• Must be US based.
• Must be able to pass a background check before access to protected health data.
• Must sign confidentiality and HIPAA agreements before accessing program data.
• Must sign a letter of intended commitment.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, public administration, information technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Medicaid, HCBS, developmental disabilities, or program integrity projects.
• Stakeholder engagement and audit interview experience.
• Experience leading analytics, data warehouse, or Power BI projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the integrated project schedule, deliverable plan, and resource plan.
• Lead weekly operational tracking sessions, biweekly or monthly workstream reviews, and executive oversight briefings.
• Prepare status reports covering material risks, bottlenecks, governance issues, and corrective action plans.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control.
• Coordinate data access with State program, Medicaid, and partner staff.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting inputs and review significant findings with State subject matter experts before any action.
• Plan documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition so State staff can operate and extend the capability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed