RHTP Evaluation & Data Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Evaluation & Data Manager, under the direction of the RHTP State Project Officer, is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) evaluation and data framework. This role serves as the central authority on performance measurement, data integrity, and evaluation methodology, ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requirements. The position oversees the development of metrics, aggregation and analysis of data across multiple initiatives, and delivery of federal reporting. This role is critical to supporting data-driven decision-making, ensuring audit readiness, and advancing program accountability, impact, and sustainability across a complex, multi-agency federal grant program. This position is grant funded and may be eliminated based on the availability of funding. Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of the financial assistance award totaling $166,988,955.92 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Health Informatics, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, or a related field and Two (2) years working within the data governance and data management field with large enterprise systems (or equivalent experience).
• Two (2) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or project management role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting data governance, data quality, analytics, or data management functions.
• Experience working in or with government agencies, healthcare payers, or managed care organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field and Five (5) years of experience working with healthcare or Medicaid, or large-scale administrative data systems.
• Experience supporting a state Medicaid agency, including CMS or T-MSIS reporting.
• Experience implementing or maturing a formal data governance program in a complex organization.
• Familiarity with Medicaid encounter data, T-MSIS, actuarial reporting, or quality measurement.
• Experience working with cross-functional governance committees.
• Professional certifications such as CDMP, PMP, or healthcare analytics-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of evaluation strategies, including metrics, logic models, and performance measurement systems to assess program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Aggregate and analyze cross-program data; identify trends, risks, and performance gaps; translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership decision-making.
• Supervise and direct business analysts and data staff; manage workload, performance, and professional development; oversee development of dashboards, reporting tools, and analytical products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, including standards, policies, validation protocols, and controls to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and audit-ready documentation across systems and partners.
• Oversee preparation of required federal and internal reports (quarterly, annual, NCC); ensure alignment of performance data with financial expenditures to support cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with program, fiscal, compliance, and external partners; provide technical assistance on data and evaluation practices; ensure adherence to federal requirements and support audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager