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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Functional Lead - Healthcare Data Systems - **Company:** ANALYTICA - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Payment Systems, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e91f840955016ab2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Workshop facilitation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, This role requires strong expertise in federal healthcare systems, data validation, and business rules management, along with the ability to translate complex policy and operational requirements into scalable, compliant system functionality. The Functional Lead will support both ongoing operations and modernization initiatives within a secure, FISMA-compliant AWS cloud environment., * Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Business, Information Technology, or related field. * 8+ years of experience in federal health IT or large-scale data systems. * Demonstrated experience supporting Medicare Fee-for-Service programs (CLFS, ASP, or similar payment systems). * Experience supporting CMS or federal healthcare programs. * Proven ability to translate policy and business requirements into system functionality. * Strong expertise in data validation, business rules management, and functional/UAT testing. * Hands-on experience with requirements management and backlog tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). * Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel for data analysis. * Experience working in Agile delivery environments. * Ability to lead stakeholder engagement and requirements workshops. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including development of functional specifications. * Experience working in secure, compliance-driven environments (FISMA/ATO). * Must be a U.S. Citizen. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Preferred: * Familiarity with AWS cloud environments. * Experience with large-scale data collection or regulatory reporting systems. * Background in data analytics, reporting, or data engineering environments. ## Description Analytica is seeking a Functional Lead to support a mission-critical CMS application that enables the Center for Medicare's rate-setting activities through the collection, validation, and processing of market-based data. The Functional Lead will play a key role in ensuring that system functionality accurately reflects Medicare payment policy across the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS), Average Sales Price (ASP), and Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) domains., * Serve as the primary liaison between CMS business stakeholders and the technical delivery team. * Translate Medicare payment policy and operational requirements into clear, actionable, and testable system requirements. * Define, document, and govern business rules and data validation logic across CLFS, ASP, and GADCS modules. * Ensure end-to-end traceability from policy through system implementation, testing, and deployment. * Lead functional testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including development and validation of test cases. * Support incident triage and data validation efforts to maintain system accuracy and integrity. * Approve system releases from a functional and business perspective. * Collaborate with UX, engineering, and data subject matter experts to improve usability while maintaining compliance and accuracy. * Support modernization initiatives aimed at enhancing validation logic, improving user experience, and reducing reporting burden. * Facilitate stakeholder workshops and requirements gathering sessions. * Ensure adherence to FISMA, ATO, and other federal compliance and data governance standards., To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process. * Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role. * Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points. These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by Analytica recruiters and hiring managers. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used to support parts of the application and interview process. 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