Data Architect / Analyst

Job Summary
The Data Architect / Analyst is responsible for designing data models, analyzing healthcare data, and supporting API-driven integrations, analytics, and fraud detection initiatives. This role ensures data quality, governance, and compliance with CMS and federal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain logical, physical, and conceptual data models.
• Analyze healthcare data to identify trends, anomalies, and fraud indicators.
• Support API Gateway and real-time data integration initiatives.
• Develop data mappings, transformations, and validation rules.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with CMS, HIPAA, and federal standards.
• Create reports, dashboards, and analytical datasets to support business operations.
• Collaborate with business, development, and architecture teams to deliver data solutions. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data analysis, or related roles.
• Strong experience with data modeling and SQL.
• Experience working with large enterprise datasets.
• Experience with CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) data and provider enrollment processes. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs.
• Knowledge of HL7 FHIR and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Experience with API-driven integrations and data platforms.
• Familiarity with Kafka, cloud technologies (AWS preferred), and data governance practices.
• Knowledge of CMS Program Integrity and provider enrollment workflows. 

Key Skills

• Data Modeling & Architecture
• SQL & Data Analysis
• CMS PECOS Data Analysis
• Healthcare Data & Interoperability
• API & Data Integration
• Data Governance & Quality
• Reporting & Analytics

Residency Requirement
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Candidates must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.

Residency Requirement: 

Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance and must have lived in the United States for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.  

Salary & Benefits Information: 

• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

• C-HIT offers Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, PTO cash-out, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, and much more perks and Voluntary benefits!   

• Employees of C-HIT shall, as an enduring obligation throughout their term of employment, adhere to all information security requirements as documented in company policies and procedures.  

C-HIT, a CMMI Maturity Level 5 company, focuses on delivering information technology and professional services to Federal and State agencies. 

C-HIT is an EOE, including disability and veterans”