Health Data Interoperability Director

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holiday time

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Health Data Interoperability Director to lead MO HealthNet’s interoperability initiatives, including the Missouri Integrated Health Data Fabric. This in‑office role will partner with ITSD, MO HealthNet, and other DSS divisions to advance standards-based interoperability and compliance with CMS guidance.

Responsibilities include overseeing Health Information Network contracts, guiding vendors, and coordinating federal funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and six or more years of professional experience in Medicaid, social services, and/or healthcare.
• Ability to read and interpret state and federal laws related to interoperability.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert on interoperability standards and guidance.
• Oversee procurement and contracts for interoperable solutions and HIN services.
• Lead design, development and implementation of Missouri Integrated Health Data Fabric.
• Acquire federal funding for interoperability initiatives.
• Participate in statewide and national workgroups and oversee partner relationships.

Skills

Interoperability standards

CMS/compliance

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years in Medicaid/healthcare

Job description

Job Location: This position will be working in-office at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

As the Health Data Interoperability Director, you will contribute to MO HealthNet’s mission to build a best-in-class Medicaid program that addresses the needs of Missouri’s most vulnerable population in a way that is financially sustainable. This position is the healthcare interoperability subject matter expert for MO HealthNet and will oversee various interoperability initiatives, particularly around the development of Missouri Integrated Health Data Fabric. Your leadership experience will not only support this important work, but it will also invite you to be a key player in the partnerships between ITSD, MO HealthNet, other DSS divisions, and our sister departments, as well.

• Be the subject matter expert on standards-based interoperability.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and guidance issued from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) related to interoperability.
• Advise on the procurement of solutions that use interoperable standards and/or address interoperability requirements.
• Oversee the Health Information Network (HIN) services contracts, including projects implemented under the contracts.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the design, development, and implementation of a Missouri Integrated Health Data Fabric that meets the needs of the Missouri Medicaid Enterprise.
• Acquire federal funding for interoperability initiatives.
• Participate in internal, statewide, and national workgroups, oversight boards, and steering committees.
• Manage relationships with internal and external partners, including technology vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and six or more years of professional experience, preferably in Medicaid, social services, and/or healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and rules related to interoperability.
• Ability to think independently and solve problems quickly and creatively.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Written communication may include reports and requests for proposals.
• Ability to self-organize and prioritize work in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong understanding of project management with multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines. This includes understanding how to bridge various lines of work, timeline development, project organization, risk mitigation, quality assurance, technical proficiency, and a drive for progress.
• An understanding of Human Centered Design methodologies.
• An understanding of providing support and guidance to contractors for project execution and completion.
• Demonstrate moderate understanding of data transformation, data quality and standards.
• Ability to stay up to date on regional and national trends within the health interoperability space.
• Act as an educator and champion for interoperability, internally and with external stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of the Missouri healthcare landscape with a focus on the Medicaid population.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Michelle Hoeller at [e-mail].

If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail].