Mgr Data Engg.

Healthfirst; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k contributions

Job summary

Healthfirst seeks a Claims Program – Data Manager / Product Owner to lead delivery of data platforms and solutions, translating requirements into scalable assets for analytics and regulatory reporting. You will partner with stakeholders and lead two Agile delivery teams, ensuring reliable delivery and continuous improvement across planning, build, testing, and production support.

The role emphasizes data quality, security, and modernization with a focus on regulatory reporting and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, systems analysis, BI/data platforms, or technical delivery roles supporting large-scale data environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating Agile delivery.
• Working knowledge of AWS data services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena) and modern ETL/ELT concepts.
• Working knowledge of Data/BI applications such as Alteryx, Tableau, and SQL tools.
• Strong SQL and data troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery execution for assigned data capabilities, ensuring alignment to priorities and quality expectations.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team (onshore/nearshore/offshore) for collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with IT, architecture, and governance to implement scalable, secure data solutions on AWS.
• Translate requirements into features and user stories; support backlog readiness and acceptance criteria.
• Provide clear status updates and manage risks and dependencies.

Skills

Data engineering

Agile delivery leadership

SQL

AWS data services

BI/data platforms

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

SQL tools

Job description

The Claims Program – Data Manager / Product Owner is responsible for the delivery of Healthfirst’s data platforms and solutions by leading day-to-day execution for a defined set of data applications, products, pipelines, or platform capabilities. This role partners with product owners, architects, governance, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into high-quality, secure, and scalable data assets and solutions that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and business operations. This role leads Two Agile delivery teams (analysts, developers, testers, and/or scrum master support), ensuring reliable delivery, strong operational discipline, and continuous improvement across planning, build, testing, release, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery execution for assigned data capabilities, ensuring alignment to priorities, timelines, and quality expectations set by product and platform leadership.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team (onshore/nearshore/offshore as applicable), fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with IT, architecture, and governance to implement scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions leveraging AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena).
• Translate business requirements into actionable features and user stories; support backlog readiness through refinement, estimation, dependency tracking, and acceptance criteria.
• Support stakeholder communication by providing clear status, risks, tradeoffs, and delivery transparency; elevate issues and decisions when needed.
• Participate in incident triage and production support for assigned data assets, helping drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention measures.
• Promote modernization and standardization by adopting reusable patterns, metadata-driven approaches, and improved pipeline reliability (including transition away from legacy tools where applicable).
• Champion data quality practices (validation, monitoring, lineage awareness, and documentation) to support regulatory reporting and analytics confidence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, systems analysis, BI/data platforms, or technical delivery roles supporting large-scale data environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating Agile delivery (team lead, delivery lead, scrum/iteration leadership, or engineering management).
• Working knowledge of AWS data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Athena) and modern ETL/ELT concepts.
• Working knowledge of Data/BI applications such as Alteryx, Tableau, and SQL tools.
• Strong SQL and data troubleshooting skills with the ability to validate logic, investigate defects, and support data integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and business partners to clarify needs and deliver outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare insurance, provider, claims, or regulatory reporting data domains.
• Experience supporting cloud migration and data modernization initiatives (including decommissioning or reducing dependency on legacy ETL tools).
• Certifications such as CSM, PMP, or AWS (nice to have).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e‑mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.

Hiring Range*: Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $134,600 - $194,480 All Other Locations (within approved locations): $119,600 - $177,905 As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role. Healthfirst is New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer offering it’s nearly 1.7 million members access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. As part of the community for nearly 30 years, Healthfirst’s unique advantage is rooted in its belief that good health doesn’t start in a doctor’s office. The company’s mission is to put its members first by working closely with care providers and community leaders to address broader issues that can impact health and well‑being. This value-based care model is the foundation of the company’s sustained growth in one of the most dynamic markets in the country. So, if you are passionate about what you do and want to work for a company that is focused on the future and dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, then Healthfirst is for you.