CIE Data Manager & Architect (ITDM-M/COO) - Project

Remote Jobs; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health authority in Olympia seeks a CIE Data Manager & Architect to lead data strategies and improve health service coordination. This unique role, eligible for remote work, requires technical leadership and extensive experience in data governance, benefiting public health initiatives in Washington. Offering a competitive salary up to $144,372 and a range of benefits including a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• At least ten years of professional IT experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional data teams.
• Familiarity with data architecture methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standards for HRSN data exchange.
• Collaborate with partners on technology integration.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FHIR standards.

Skills

Data architecture and management

Technical leadership

Data governance

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Senior Level Technician experience

Job description

Overview

Salary: $107,364.00 - $144,372.00 Annually

Location: Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type: Project (limited duration)

Remote Employment: Remote Optional

Job Number: 2025-07047

Department: Health Care Authority

Division: ETS

Opening Date: 10/06/2025

Closing Date: 10/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

CIE Data Manager & Architect (ITDM-M/COO) - Project

71110990

This is a project position funded through 6/30/2028.

Bring your expertise in data architecture and management to help Washington agencies share information more effectively, creating a stronger, more connected system of care. In this role, you\'ll bring people together, from state partners to health and social service providers, to design and improve how care coordination data is exchanged. Your work will support collaboration, innovation, and better outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. This program is on the leading edge of national efforts for Community Information Exchange (CIE).

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division

Located within the Chief Operations Officer (COO) team, this position supports the , a program established at HCA in support of Washington\'s current Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver, known as the Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0 (MTP 2.0). The CIE Program is designed to improve the coordination and delivery of health-related social needs (HRSN) services (nutrition, housing, transportation, etc.) to meet the immediate and long-term needs of delivering community-based services to Apple Health clients. The CIE Program will implement state-supported CIE technology to integrate or aggregate data from existing CIE investments used by the Hubs into a statewide system and provide a CIE platform or application that can be used by the Hubs and their partners in lieu of separate CIE investments.

About the position:

This position provides technical leadership for the Statewide CIE, overseeing the development and implementation of standards and technology for HRSN data exchange, as well as ongoing monitoring and governance. This position plays a key role in ensuring that HRSN data exchange effectively supports care coordination, while maintaining the privacy and integrity of client information.

The role collaborates with business and technical leaders across HCA, state agencies, health and social service providers, and vendors to ensure interoperability. Reporting to the CIE Program Manager, the role also coordinates closely with architecture and technology staff across Washington\'s IT ecosystem, including the State Enterprise Architect, HHS Coalition Architecture Review Board, and other architecture teams.

This position is eligible to telework full-time, but is occasionally required to travel or report on-site to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions - both on-site and telework eligible positions - is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

• Support CIE Program by ensuring the program\'s data strategy aligns with its overall business goals, technology landscape, and architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to ensure the overall system performance, scalability, and interoperability of the Statewide CIE, including compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FHIR, HL7).
• Direct and oversee CIE vendor technical data teams and provide oversight for the short-term and long-term development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Statewide CIE.
• Work with system architects to ensure efficient data pipelines and integrations, optimizing workflows between Statewide CIE and external systems.
• Collaborate with program leadership and the CIE community to establish data governance framework, processes, and standards to support exchange of HRSN data that consider regulatory requirements for consent, privacy, and security.
• Direct and oversee the CIE vendor\'s development of CIE Program measures, client and service data extracts and reports, detailed datasets, and metadata in support of CIE Program and MTP 2.0 evaluation.
• Review business intelligence and analytics work products from the CIE LO vendor for accuracy and alignment with program goals.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technical Architecture, or a related field AND at least ten (10) years of professional IT experience and the required experience below

Option 2:

Five (5) years as a Senior Level Technician and the required experience below

Option 3:

Fourteen (14) years of professional IT experience and the required experience below

The required experience includes the following:

• (Concurrent) At least three (3) years of experience leading or managing cross-functional data teams or complex projects in the public sector, healthcare, or government technology domains, with a focus on IT data infrastructure, system design, or enterprise-wide implementations.
• (Concurrent) Five (5) years progressive IT professional experience in data governance, IT data management, or application development with an emphasis on data integration.
• (Concurrent) Familiarity with data architecture and management methodologies.

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with healthcare IT governance, standards, and frameworks (e.g., HL7, FHIR, HIPAA compliance).
• Experience with Washington State IT data policies and standards.

How to apply

Only candidates who reflect the required qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA:

Functioning as both the state\'s largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!

Notes:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA\'s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at [phone] or

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That\'s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees\' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems\' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

FMLA

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025

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Which of the following best describes your professional experience leading or managing cross-functional data teams or complex projects in the public sector, healthcare, or government technology domains, with a focus on IT data infrastructure, system design, or enterprise-wide implementations?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years, but less than 14 years
• 14 or more years

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Which of the following best describes your professional experience with data architecture and management methodologies?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years, but less than 14 years
• 14 or more years

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Which of the following best describes your professional experience in data governance, IT data management, or application development with an emphasis on data integration?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years, but less than 14 years
• 14 or more years

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If you indicated you have the experiences noted in the above question(s), please explain how, where, and when you gained this knowledge and experience (must be reflected in the work experience of your application). Do not state "see resume" or copy and paste that material. If you answered no, please type N/A in the text box below.

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If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit? For purposes of this question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit" means "an H-1B visa petition, an O-1 visa petition, an E-3 visa petition, TN status and "job flexibility benefits" (also known as I-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been pending for 180 days or longer."

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that I have included at least three references, and that I have uploaded a cover letter and resume in the attachments section of my application.

• Yes
• No

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