Job Description

About the Role

Join our government client as a Help Desk/Data Quality Analyst, supporting the critical accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of immunization information systems (IIS). This hybrid role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in T-SQL, eager to ensure robust data quality and contribute to public health initiatives. You will play a vital part in validating data submitted by healthcare providers, standardizing information, and transforming it into actionable insights.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform data quality assessments on immunization records, including de-duplication, validation, and standardization. Write and optimize T-SQL queries to analyze, clean, and transform large healthcare datasets. Collaborate with providers, IIS staff, and public health partners to identify and resolve data submission errors. Develop data quality dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to track provider compliance and system accuracy. Support implementation of HL7 and IIS data exchange standards by validating message integrity and field mapping. Investigate data anomalies, troubleshoot submission issues, and recommend process improvements. Document data quality rules, methodologies, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders. Prepare reports for leadership that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Strong proficiency in T-SQL (query writing, stored procedures, optimization, troubleshooting) with 5 years of experience. 5 years of experience working with large relational databases (SQL Server preferred). 5 years of strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data issues and recommend corrective actions. 5 years of excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Local candidates only. Selected resource will be required to work onsite 3 days per week and 2 days remote.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with immunization registries (IIS), HL7 messaging, or healthcare data standards. Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Knowledge of IIS data exchange standards (VXU, ACK, QBP). Experience with data quality frameworks and record-matching techniques. Exposure to public health data systems or clinical data exchange.

Why Join Us

This is a right-to-hire position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital public health initiatives. You'll work in a dynamic hybrid environment, utilizing your T-SQL expertise to drive data quality and impact.

Location:

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance
Experience:

T-SQL query writing and optimization : 5 years (Required) Large relational databases (SQL Server): 5 years (Required) Analyzing data issues & corrective actions: 5 years (Required) Technical and non-technical communication: 5 years (Required) HL7 messaging, or healthcare data standards: 1 year (Required) reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau): 1 year (Required) IIS data exchange standards (VXU, ACK, QBP): 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Required)
Work Location: In person