Manager of ETL Development

centerforhealthinformationandanalysis; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is seeking a Data Integration Manager to lead a 5–6 person data engineering team, oversee ETL/ELT processes, and guide scalable data solutions in Talend and Snowflake. The role balances hands-on coding with team development and project leadership.

Hybrid Boston-based position with responsibilities across data integration, platform modernization, and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in data engineering, data integration, analytics platforms, or related technical disciplines.
• Two or more years of direct people‑leadership experience.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data engineering concepts.
• Experience supporting enterprise data integration, ETL/ELT, or data warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience managing technical projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Effective communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical acuity by designing and developing code in Talend and Snowflake, guiding the team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 data engineers and integration developers.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and customer service.
• Balance team workloads and priorities to ensure sustainable delivery and operational support.
• Identify skill gaps and create development plans to strengthen team capabilities.
• Support employee engagement, inclusivity initiatives, and promote a positive team culture.

Skills

People leadership

Data integration

ETL/ELT

Cloud data platforms

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Data Science

Tools

Talend

Snowflake

IBM DataStage

Job description

By joining CHIA, you will help translate data into insight—and insight into action.

At the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), we provide the factual foundation for data‑driven health care policy and decision‑making in Massachusetts. As an independent state agency, CHIA is trusted by policymakers, health care leaders, and researchers to produce objective, transparent analysis that improves the quality, affordability, and equity of care.

We serve as stewards of Massachusetts health data, employing comprehensive datasets and advanced analytics to promote transparency in the health care system and support evidence‑based policymaking.

CHIA seeks a highly organized, hands‑on technical leader to serve in the Data Services organization as the Data Integration Manager. This Player‑Coach role reports directly to the Associate Director of Master Data Management.

The Data Integration Manager is responsible for managing a team of 5–6 data engineers while actively participating in development work. The role oversees ETL processes, designs and writes ETL code as needed, and manages the team to build scalable data solutions within our Talend and Snowflake environments. The ideal candidate wants to maintain technical depth while balancing hands‑on work and providing guidance so team members are supported in their professional growth and projects are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Development

• Maintain technical acuity by designing and developing code in Talend and Snowflake, guiding the team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 data engineers and integration developers.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, innovation, and customer service.
• Balance team workloads and priorities to ensure sustainable delivery and operational support.
• Identify skill gaps and create development plans to strengthen team capabilities.
• Support employee engagement, inclusivity initiatives, and promote a positive team culture.

Delivery & Project Leadership

• Lead the execution of data integration, platform enhancement, and modernization initiatives.
• Partner with the Associate Director to coordinate project activities across technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors.
• Manage project priorities, resource allocation, timelines, and risks, ensuring that commitments are realistic, understood, and consistently met.
• Communicate clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in delivery and operational processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, estimation, delivery, and operational processes.
• Support Agile, iterative, or hybrid project delivery methodologies as appropriate.

Technical & Platform Leadership

• Provide technical oversight and guidance for enterprise data integration and data warehouse solutions.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, data governance requirements, security controls, and operational best practices.
• Partner with senior technical staff to advance platform optimization, modernization, and adoption of relevant emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Science.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in data engineering, data integration, analytics platforms, or related technical disciplines.
• Two or more years of direct people‑leadership experience.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data platforms and modern data engineering concepts.
• Experience supporting enterprise data integration, ETL/ELT, or data warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated success leading technical teams in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience managing technical projects and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Effective communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Qlik Talend, IBM DataStage, Snowflake, or similar enterprise data platforms.
• Three years’ experience working for a health data organization.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, healthcare data governance, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management practices.

Location / On‑Site Expectations

The position is hybrid: in‑person work from the Boston office (501 Boylston Street) is required for at least two days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.

Benefits

CHIA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans. For full details, see CHIA Employee Benefits and Rewards.

Total Compensation

The salary range for this role is $115,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. Title, responsibilities, and compensation may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s experience and expertise.

Equal Opportunity / Aff…

An Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) are encouraged to apply.