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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality Management System Data Analyst - **Company:** State of Iowa - **Location:** Polk County, IA, United States - **Salary:** $73,674.0 - $113,464.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Database Queries, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Databases, Data Ingestion, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us7d0c705a2e0937de1c8df4dd539c1590/eaa ## About the Role * Strong SQL skills and experience with complex data systems. * Proven analytical and statistical capabilities. * Ability to collaborate across IT, compliance, and program teams. * Commitment to data quality, governance, and continuous improvement., Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: **NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application. 1) Six years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science. 2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management, and experience equal to two years of full-time work (as described in number one). NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application. Computer Science majors do not qualify. 3) All of the following (a and b): a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience; and b. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management equals one year of full-time experience. NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application 4) All of the following (a and b): a. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and b. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in business analytics, economics, data science, statistics, mathematics, management information systems, or industrial management. NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are required to verify education. Please attach to your application. Computer Science majors do not qualify. 5) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Two years of full-time work experience in business/data/statistical analytics, economic research, or data science; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. Possession of a professional certificate in data science, business analytics, or data analytics. NOTE: Unofficial transcripts and certificate copies are required for eligibility. Please attach to your application 6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Data Analyst 1. ## Description Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and all selective requirements will be placed on the eligible list. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Medicaid, Systems, Data and Analytics team is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking QMS (Quality Management System) Data Analyst to support and enhance our statewide data quality and analytics strategy. About the Role This role is central to improving how Iowa Medicaid measures performance, monitors quality, and exchanges data with partners. You'll work across programs, compliance, and IT teams to build scalable data solutions that directly improve health outcomes for Iowans. Quality Management & Analytics * Build and scale analytic models to support quality monitoring. * Partner with Department of Management IT (DOM-DoIT) to develop data pipelines and reporting tools. * Create SQL-based data extracts from the Medicaid Data Warehouse. * Assess new reporting needs and recommend improvements. * Conduct descriptive and diagnostic analyses to support stakeholders. * Data Acquisition & Integration * Prioritize and integrate new datasets (Child Welfare, InterRAI, PASRR, etc.) into the data warehouse. * Support Data Sharing Agreements and clarify analytic use cases. * Ensure data accuracy and alignment with governance standards. * Implement automation to streamline data ingestion and refresh. * Data Exchange Enhancement * Identify datasets needing improved exchange with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and vendors. * Provide technical guidance on proposed data changes and warehouse updates. * Monitor and improve data quality and exchange reliability. Data Documentation * Consolidate and maintain source system and warehouse documentation. * Develop QMS data dictionaries and metadata. * Support ongoing data governance and adhere to privacy and security standards., Your work will directly influence how Iowa Medicaid monitors and improves services statewide. Join a mission-driven team building modern data systems that support better outcomes for Iowans. You will enjoy working with the Medicaid team from the beautifully remodeled Lucas Building, across from the State Capitol Building and enjoy a hybrid work schedule after completing a 6 month probationary period., to see how we compare with other employers or offers by using our Total Compensation Calculator. Background Checks Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit . All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa. Selectives SQL 6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both using Microsoft SQL toolset within no more than 2 major versions of the current release. 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