Principal Analytics & Reporting Leader

Gainwell Technologies; Washington; On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies seeks a Principal Data & Analytics Delivery Leader to guide the MMIS Data & Analytics Capability for state and local government clients. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality data and analytics solutions, manage analysts and developers, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support Medicaid objectives and compliance.

You will lead the Data & Analytics team, drive DDI projects across MMIS, mentor staff, and ensure governance and security.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, or data management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise reporting tools, data warehousing, and BI platforms.
• Advanced skills in SQL, data visualization, and reporting automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Data & Analytics team, including Analysts and Configuration Analysts.
• Oversee Design, Development, and Implementation projects for MMIS Data & Analytics Solutions.
• Demonstrate Medicaid domain knowledge across MITA areas and MMIS reporting.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to drive integrated reporting and data initiatives.
• Mentor team members and ensure data governance, privacy, and security standards.

Skills

Leadership

SQL

Data warehousing

BI tools

Medicaid knowledge

Data visualization

Tools

QNXT

FACETS

Job description

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

The Principal Data & Analytics Delivery Leader will lead the Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Data & Analytics Capability for State and Local Government Clients. This role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality data and analytics solutions, managing a team of analysts and developers, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to support Medicaid business objectives and compliance requirements.

Your role in our mission

• Lead and manage the Data & Analytics team, including Data Analysts, Configuration Analysts, and other professionals.
• Oversee Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) projects for MMIS Data & Analytics Solutions across public sector clients.
• Demonstrate breadth of Medicaid domain knowledge, including MITA areas, MMIS Reporting including Claims, Encounters, Payer and Financial Reports.
• Collaborate with other Peers, Sr Managers and deputies to drive integrated reporting and data initiatives.
• Guide a team of data analysts and developers to deliver client-desired outcomes by understanding the business and technical landscape.
• Partner with technical leads and business analysts to define requirements, prioritize projects, and resolve issues.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant data governance, privacy, and security standards.
• Represent the MMIS Reporting function in leadership meetings and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Manage scope, change requests, pricing, and estimation activities for reporting engagements.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, or data management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• 8+ years of Management Consulting experience in Medicaid State & Local Government OR Commercial Payer Experience
• Proven experience managing teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise reporting tools, data warehousing, and business intelligence platforms.
• Strong technical acumen, ability to translate business needs into technical specifications, and work with development team to implement measurable business outcomes
• 3+ Years of experience working with core MMIS/health plan transaction processing platform such as QNXT or FACETS
• Advanced skills in SQL, data visualization, and reporting automation.

What You Should Expect In This Role

• Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
• The deadline to submit applications for this posting is August 30, 2026

The pay range for this position is $118,800.00 - $169,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.