1.
Enterprise Data Modeling: Experience designing data structures and models that
support reporting, analytics, and operational business needs.
2. Data Governance & Strategy: Ability to establish data standards, quality
controls, and governance practices that support long-term organizational
objectives.
3. Business Requirements Translation: Strong ability to convert business needs
into scalable data architecture and solution designs.
**All candidates must have STRONG communication as they will be supporting the
business requirements gathering phase of the project to begin with.
**Candidates must have Medicaid experience
**Project is supporting Optum government clients, candidates should be open to
supporting all (US-based) timezones as needed
Secondary
Skills - Nice to Haves
Job
Description
Project
Overview
Our client, Optum, is supporting a state government Medicaid program focused on
delivering critical business, operational, and reporting capabilities that
enable program oversight, decision-making, and stakeholder services. This
initiative supports ongoing modernization efforts and enhancements across
multiple functional areas, requiring close collaboration with state agency
partners to ensure solutions align with business needs and program objectives.
Our client is undertaking a large-scale initiative focused on improving
business processes, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness
across a critical program. The team is working to establish stronger
requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and delivery practices to
support ongoing enhancements, change requests, and future strategic
initiatives. Resources will collaborate closely with business and technical
teams to help define needs, validate solutions, mitigate risks, and ensure
successful delivery of program objectives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative
environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Data Architect to support the design, governance, and
strategic management of enterprise data assets. The ideal candidate will work
closely with stakeholders to ensure data solutions support business objectives
and provide a scalable foundation for future initiatives.
Likely Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards
Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models
Establish data governance and quality practices
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders on solution design
Ensure alignment between business requirements and data solutions
Provide guidance on data management best practices
Desired Traits
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate business needs into data solutions
Detail-oriented with a focus on data quality
Collaborative and consultative approach
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
Employee
Value Proposition (EVP)
Support a
mission-driven Medicaid transformation initiative with Optum, partnering with
state government stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve program
operations, reporting, and outcomes for the communities served.
Work
Environment
100% remote
- open to any timezone but must be able to support west coast hours as needed
Information
Locations Position Open to RemoteIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 7 Day'sCreated Date 09/14/2026No.of Positions 1Duration long termZip Code