RHTP Data Engineer

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.state careers.mt.gov
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The Data Infrastructure & Management Engineer serves as the data engineering and data quality lead for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and acts as an extension of the Department’s Data Management Office (DMO). This position designs, develops, and maintains the data foundations necessary for RHTP monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The analyst builds and manages data pipelines; integrates data from claims, electronic health records, public health systems, workforce sources, and social determinant platforms;

and enforces shared data standards and quality controls in close collaborations with the central DMO and IT. The role ensures RHTP has reliable, well-documented, and compliant data assets that meet CMS requirements and support evidence-based decision-making across Montana’s rural health systems. The incumbent participates in department-wide governance communities of practice, helping reduce duplication, promote shared methods, and improve data quality across programs.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining the RHTP team, you’ll help shape the future of rural health care in Montana. These positions offer impactful work improving access and equity for rural communities, competitive salaries and benefits (including health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness), hybrid work options, and opportunities to collaborate statewide.

As the lead data engineer for the RHTP, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain data foundations for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
• Build and manage data pipelines, integrating data from claims, electronic health records, public health systems, workforce sources, and social determinant platforms.
• Enforce shared data standards and quality controls in close collaboration with the central DMO and IT.
• Ensure data assets meet CMS requirements and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Participate in governance communities of practice across the department.

• Knowledge of data integration methods, ETL processes, and data pipeline architecture.
• Knowledge of health data privacy and security requirements, including HIPPA, data use agreements, and protected health information billing.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot data quality issues and work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to resolve them.

• Experience working with healthcare-related datasets such as Medicare or Medicaid claims, electronic health records, clinical registries, or public health surveillance data.
• Experience with specific ETL tools or platforms (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Alteryx) or data warehouse technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in data engineering, database management, ETL development, or data integration in a health care, insurance, government or similar setting.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by‑case basis.

Submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Resume
• References
• Cover Letter (required)

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process,…