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About The Company eSimplicity is a modern digital services company dedicated to partnering with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, including veterans, service members, children, families, and seniors. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and strategists focuses on cutting through complexity to deliver intuitive products and services. We equip federal agencies with innovative solutions that enable courageous transformation today for a better tomorrow. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Database Analyst/Programmer to join our team. In this role, you will build a working knowledge of program data models, reports, and business requirements while contributing to continuous improvement practices supporting state-level projects. You will collaborate with team members to analyze Medicaid and CHIP data, translate stakeholder needs into well-defined solutions such as reports or dashboards, and assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases. This position requires strong communication skills to effectively convey complex data issues and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. The successful candidate will also provide administrative and logistical support to ensure project activities remain on schedule.
Qualifications
Must be able to pass Public Trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government (U.S. citizenship or eligibility under the Foreign National Government System) Minimum of 1 year of professional experience Experience analyzing and visualizing data Exceptional initiative and ownership of issues and projects Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities Resourceful, curious, and analytical problem-solving approach Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritize and balance concurrent deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Desired qualifications include Experience with project management software, including status reporting and scheduling Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe Background working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or healthcare industry Proficiency in data visualization tools and dashboard creation/maintenance Experience with data management systems and statistical analysis tools Ability to perform root-cause analysis and identify process improvement opportunities
Responsibilities
Develop a working knowledge of program data models, reports, and business requirements Contribute to continuous improvement of team procedures supporting state projects Utilize relevant project tools including business intelligence platforms, cloud service consoles, databases, and SQL queries Translate stakeholder needs into clearly defined solutions such as reports or dashboards Collaborate with team members to analyze Medicaid and CHIP data and metrics to identify causes and solutions for data quality issues Document findings and share knowledge with the team Communicate complex data issues and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Assist senior database analysts/programmers with database design, implementation, maintenance, and data element collection Help develop, maintain, and control the data dictionary Coordinate project activities to ensure adherence to schedules Provide administrative and logistical support, including meeting arrangements, progress tracking, and documentation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Paid time off and paid holidays Life and disability insurance Wellness and employee support programs Remote work environment operating within the Eastern Time Zone Occasional travel for training and project meetings (estimated less than 5% annually) Equal Opportunity eSimplicity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodations should contact Human Resources.