| Department: | The Hilltop Institute The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Senior Data Visualization Developer/Programmer to join its Technology Innovation team. Hilltop uses a data-driven approach to inform key state and federal policymakers on health care financing and delivery system reform in Maryland and other states. | | Responsibilities: | The Senior Data Visualization Developer/Programmer will be responsible for both operations support of existing products and new product development. They will lead innovation with data visualization tools at Hilltop, keeping abreast of and implementing cutting-edge technologies to create meaningful visualizations of complex data. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following: - Develop moderate- to advanced-complexity visualizations as part of a project team and maintain high quality of work products
- Provide mentorship to less experienced personnel
- Communicate effectively with team members, business partners, and clients
- Develop a working understanding of the business requirements that underpin complex health care data structures, such as Medicare beneficiary data (Parts A, B, and D) as well as Medicaid eligibility rules, programs, and processes
- Gather requirements and develop and deliver visualization products to customers on an ad-hoc basis as part of operations, including dashboards, reports, and scorecards
- Oversee development and support of training materials for Hilltop data visualizations
- Be responsible for quality control of Tableau® development, including branding, UI/UX, and data accuracy
- Perform other duties as assigned
This position will include access to protected health information (PHI), and the successful candidate will be required to complete training and must handle all PHI appropriately according to Hilltop policies and all applicable laws and regulations. | | Required Minimum Qualifications: | Requires a master’s degree with course work in statistical analysis, advanced data modeling, computer science, information systems, health policy, human computer interaction, or equivalent, as well as five years of experience with data visualization applications and SQL programming. (A bachelor’s degree with course work in statistical analysis, advanced data modeling, computer science, information systems, health policy, or equivalent, plus seven years of experience with data visualization applications and SQL programming, may be substituted for the master’s degree and required experience.) In addition, the candidate must: - Have a desire to work in a collaborative environment and solution driven to see the big picture
- Have strong analytical skills and a strong attention to detail; programming experience with Tableau® (or equivalent) and SQL
- Have a portfolio of work available on GitHub or equivalent
- Have experience with one or more of the following: Python, SAS, HTML, CSS
- Be comfortable working in both a team environment and independently
- Have excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills
- Have a commitment to quality, intense customer focus, and the ability to work independently on tasks as well as within ad-hoc multi-disciplinary Agile project teams in a fast-paced environment
| | Preferred Qualifications: | The ideal candidate will also have: - Experience with modern JavaScript UX frameworks, and experience implementing them from the ground up
- Familiarity with the CMS Chronic Conditions Warehouse (CCW), Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), or other health care data sets and quality measures
- Experience supervising a team of Tableau® developers
- Professional certifications in SQL, Tableau®, or other programming languages
| | Screening of Applications Begins: | For best consideration submit application materials by 2/24/21 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled). | | Salary: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is full-time, offers opportunity for professional growth, and includes the full university benefits package, including tuition remission for qualified candidates. | | Hours: | Full-time | | Type: | Grant Funded | | Additional Information: | NOTE: THIS POSITION IS GRANT-FUNDED, WHEREIN EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE RENEWAL OF THE GRANT | | FLSA Status: | Exempt | | Benefits: | UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities. Contingent II positions may include some benefits. Please note the Type and FLSA Status above to determine the benefits offered for this position. | | Equal Opportunity Statement: | UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | | Title IX: | As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. | | Accommodation: | If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. | | Work Authorization | As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. | | | | |
