State of Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an individual with project management experience to serve as a Data Modernization Business Analyst (Management Analyst 3). This position works collaboratively across all divisions within HHS and is part of the Data Privacy and Strategy Bureau within the Division of Compliance and Administration.
Under the direction of the Iowa HHS Chief Data Officer, this position engages in ongoing work with HHS programs and data owners to establish a common set of non-IT focused business requirements for data modernization projects. While this position will work collaboratively with our partners at the Department of Management, Division of Information Technology, (DOM DoIT) and other IT vendor partners,
this is not an IT position .
These requirements will be used to drive deliverables in statements of work with vendors. This position will provide required documentation to the infrastructure team, project managers, leadership and document in a data inventory.
Primary Job Duties
Gather and analyze:
agency information to identify business needs and recommend solutions for data modernization and health information exchange initiatives.
business requirements to be used in the development of procurements and contracts for data modernization initiatives.
requirements for requests proposed by leadership, facilitates meetings to gather required information, presents information to Chief Data Officer in appropriate formats for various audiences.
Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives related to data modernization and health information exchange including activities of other states.
Recommend new or improved policies, practices, and procedures related to data modernization and health information exchange activities.
Intersect and partner with assigned DOM DoIT project managers and fusion team members regarding data modernization and health information exchange activities.
Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and communicate goals of data modernization initiatives.
Manage multiple data modernization projects simultaneously, recording progress and keeping detailed notes and records of all activities.
Create reports for management to describe status and progress of initiatives.
Oversee integrated project planning, timeline and resource management across the spectrum of data modernization related projects within Iowa HHS.
Assist in contract and statement of work development with external partners, facilitates communication between project partners across the agency, continually assesses progress toward the data modernization agency goals, and engages leadership in assessment and strategic planning.
Learn and understand long term agency goals related to data strategy, determine internal capabilities and external risks to accomplish those goals and propose options and potential solutions to management to achieve these goals.
Preferred Qualifications
2 or more years of project management experience
2 or more years of meeting facilitation experience
Currently, funding for this position is anticipated through December 2027.
Requirements and Expectations Applicants must live within the State of Iowa upon hire.
This position is required to come into the Lucas Building in Des Moines, Iowa, for training, meetings as needed and at minimum 2 days per week after successfully completing the probationary period. This is not negotiable.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Applicants are requested to attach an Unofficial Transcript to their NeoGov application.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
Paid Time Off:
Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
Retirement Plans:
Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Insurance Coverage:
Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
Employee Assistance Program:
Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
Employee Discount Programs:
Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Background Checks Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
EEO Statement The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer. HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Experience and Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a, b, and c):
One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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Under the direction of the Iowa HHS Chief Data Officer, this position engages in ongoing work with HHS programs and data owners to establish a common set of non-IT focused business requirements for data modernization projects. While this position will work collaboratively with our partners at the Department of Management, Division of Information Technology, (DOM DoIT) and other IT vendor partners,
this is not an IT position .
These requirements will be used to drive deliverables in statements of work with vendors. This position will provide required documentation to the infrastructure team, project managers, leadership and document in a data inventory.
Primary Job Duties
Gather and analyze:
agency information to identify business needs and recommend solutions for data modernization and health information exchange initiatives.
business requirements to be used in the development of procurements and contracts for data modernization initiatives.
requirements for requests proposed by leadership, facilitates meetings to gather required information, presents information to Chief Data Officer in appropriate formats for various audiences.
Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives related to data modernization and health information exchange including activities of other states.
Recommend new or improved policies, practices, and procedures related to data modernization and health information exchange activities.
Intersect and partner with assigned DOM DoIT project managers and fusion team members regarding data modernization and health information exchange activities.
Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and communicate goals of data modernization initiatives.
Manage multiple data modernization projects simultaneously, recording progress and keeping detailed notes and records of all activities.
Create reports for management to describe status and progress of initiatives.
Oversee integrated project planning, timeline and resource management across the spectrum of data modernization related projects within Iowa HHS.
Assist in contract and statement of work development with external partners, facilitates communication between project partners across the agency, continually assesses progress toward the data modernization agency goals, and engages leadership in assessment and strategic planning.
Learn and understand long term agency goals related to data strategy, determine internal capabilities and external risks to accomplish those goals and propose options and potential solutions to management to achieve these goals.
Preferred Qualifications
2 or more years of project management experience
2 or more years of meeting facilitation experience
Currently, funding for this position is anticipated through December 2027.
Requirements and Expectations Applicants must live within the State of Iowa upon hire.
This position is required to come into the Lucas Building in Des Moines, Iowa, for training, meetings as needed and at minimum 2 days per week after successfully completing the probationary period. This is not negotiable.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Applicants are requested to attach an Unofficial Transcript to their NeoGov application.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
Paid Time Off:
Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
Retirement Plans:
Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
Insurance Coverage:
Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
Employee Assistance Program:
Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
Employee Discount Programs:
Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Background Checks Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
EEO Statement The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer. HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Experience and Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.
All of the following (a and b):
Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
All of the following (a, b, and c):
One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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