Job Description

Summary:

The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced   Data Modeler   to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data models that support cross-functional initiatives across healthcare and human services domains. This role requires deep expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, with a strong understanding of public sector data environments and healthcare systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, technical proficiency, and a collaborative approach to unify data across complex systems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify data and information needs across DHHS programs.
  
• Design and develop   conceptual, logical, and physical data models   that support enterprise-wide integration and reporting.
  
• Create and maintain a comprehensive   information architecture blueprint , including metadata, data flows, and lineage.
  
• Standardize and unify data definitions across   disparate systems, departments, and reporting functions .
  
• Analyze existing systems and business processes to determine structural data requirements.
  
• Facilitate working sessions with business leads, SMEs, and IT teams to gather requirements and validate models.
  
• Define and socialize target-state data models and architecture with key stakeholders.
  
• Implement   data governance practices , including standards, ownership matrices, and quality controls.
  
• Support the implementation of physical data models and optimize for performance, scalability, and usability.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience   in data modeling, including enterprise-level projects.
  
• Proven experience with   healthcare or HHS data   in a public sector or government setting.
  
• Strong knowledge of   relational, hierarchical, and Big Data   modeling concepts.
  
• Proficiency with   Erwin   or similar data modeling and metadata management tools.
  
• Familiarity with   data integration, interoperability standards , and data quality frameworks.
  
• Solid understanding of   data architecture principles , including storage, security, and governance.
  
• We're looking for a self-motivated team member who can work independently in a fully remote Agile environment - someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and drives progress without needing close supervision.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Certification in   Data Architecture or Data Modeling   is a plus.
  
• Experience working in   agile environments   and contributing to strategic data initiatives.
  

· The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed Scrum team, managing their own deliverables and staying accountable through clear, consistent communication.

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