Data Management Specialist Jobs in Vermont

Overview

Join the Office of Health Care Reform as the Health Data Officer responsible for seeing health data innovation across the Agency of Human Services. Lead a team of data professionals working across the Agency of Human Services to support our Unified Health Data Space (UHDS) vision and move forward a modernization and expansion effort. In collaboration with Rural Health Transformation Program partners, lead efforts for statewide shared health technology and infrastructure including AI scribing, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and eConsults.

The work requires an articulate, diplomatic leader able to garner cooperation and support of diverse groups of individuals and organizations. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation. Focuses on the coordination of complex health information technology and health information exchange projects across the Agency, state government as a whole, and with external partners and stakeholders.

This position works closely and collaboratively with the HIE Steering Committee and the Green Mountain Care Board data governance council. The position will support evolution and innovation in data governance activities to encompass new technology and capacity to integrate diverse data types from both within the Agency of Human Services and beyond the Agency. The position is focused on meeting federal requirements for data security and exchange while advancing an innovative and efficient health data exchange model that is tailored for Vermont's unique needs and pace of change.

Work collaboratively with the Health Care Reform team, Department of Vermont Health Access, Agency of Digital Services and Green Mountain Care Board to ensure consistent and coordinated approaches to Health Information Technology and Health Information Exchange projects that support statewide health care reform and value-based provider reimbursement models. Development and management of procurement grant agreements and associated scopes of work. Lead or support the Agency of Human Services Health Information Technology and Health Information Exchange project coordination to meet both state health care reform objectives and to satisfy federal requirements for health information storage and exchange. Speak before the public, the Legislature, and with health care professionals to represent Vermont's health reform agenda and implementation relative to health information technology and exchange. Contribute to written reports, website updates, and interviews as required by the Director. Performs related duties as required.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 31 will be $46.03 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $72.57 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Health Data Officer (Job Requisition #55210), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kristin.Kellett@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Private means of transportation must be available for occasional travel. The incumbent must be able to reconcile a broad array of competing interests within programmatic and budgetary constraints. Significant pressure from deadlines may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience of managerial experience in project development.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in data science, informatics, public administration, policy, or human services related field AND three (3) years of experience of managerial experience in project development.
OR
Master’s degree in data science, informatics, public administration, policy, or human services related field AND two (2) years of experience of managerial experience in project development.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.