Healthcare Technology Consulting - Data Migration Lead

Guidehouse•Boston, MA

2d•$130,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Guidehouse’s Health IT Solutions team works with clients to measurably improve their technology outcomes through a mix of IT strategies, improvement in IT operations, and adoption of technology initiatives. By leveraging a deep understanding of health system IT operational best practices supported by data, Guidehouse propels IT operational improvement and technology adoption across departments and service lines at client organizations. What You Will Do : The Data Migration Lead will oversee the full lifecycle of data migration activities for an expansive EHR implementation project. This role is responsible for architecting, executing, and validating the migration of clinical, demographic, and operational data from legacy systems into the new EHR platforms. The Lead will collaborate with technical, clinical, and operational stakeholders to ensure data integrity, patient safety, and compliance throughout the transition.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
5+ years of experience in healthcare IT, specific to data migration leadership roles
Proven experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR implementations, including Millennium and RevElate platforms
Expertise in ETL tools, FHIR/HL7 standards, interface engines (e.g., Cloverleaf, Rhapsody), and data warehouse architecture
Experience with MEDITECH and other legacy systems, including interface reconciliation and data harmonization
Strong understanding of clinical data domains: allergies, immunizations, medications, pharmacy demographics
Familiarity with behavioral health and long-term care workflows and regulatory requirements
Experience with cloud environments, preferably Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal/state EHR implementations
Certifications in PMP, HIMSS, or relevant technical domains
Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality tools, and 508 compliance
Familiarity with interoperability strategies and data syndication models

Responsibilities

Lead the data migration workstream , including planning, execution, testing, and cutover coordination
Develop and maintain the Data Migration Plan , including bulk and cutover strategies, catch-up file schedules, and validation protocols
Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes from legacy systems into Oracle Health platforms
Collaborate with Federal and client health teams to ensure data mapping, quality assurance, and reconciliation meet federal and state standards
Manage data quality checks , including daily audits, discrepancy resolution, and reporting
Coordinate mock cutovers , dress rehearsals, and go-live support for up to 10 concurrent sites
Maintain and update the Data Migration Application User Guide and Technical Guide
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 , and other applicable privacy and security regulations
Support integration with external systems , including state registries , SureScripts, PBM claims, and HIEs for data supplementation
Provide weekly and monthly progress reports , including validation logs and data quality metrics
Collaborate with the Testing Lead and Interface Architect to validate migrated data in end-to-end workflows

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend