Data Quality Manager

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Planning and Research Associate I

Opening Date: December 11, 2024     

Closing Date: December 26, 2024

Job Class Code: 0039
Grade:  20 (Pro / Tech)
Salary: $43,014.40 - $60,070.40 per year

Position Number: 02010-3256

Location: Augusta

This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine CDC Data, Research, and Vital Statistics (DRVS) is looking for a Data Quality Manager to ensure quality data are collected for Maine’s vital record reporting. DRVS is the lead agency for administering Maine’s vital statistics system and provides quantitative information for surveillance, planning, policy development, program management and evaluation These functions are accomplished through data collection, data processing, and statistical analysis. 

Vital records are critical to identifying public health issues and measuring progress toward public health goals. This position will provide support for DRVS’ mission of collecting high quality data across all vital events records, with a particular focus on medical data in birth records.

This position will monitor electronic records to ensure the records are submitted completely and accurately, review and investigate data validations, build on-going relationships with birth certifiers and medical providers to support quality improvement, and transmit data to Federal partners. As the data quality manager, you will work with other team members to ensure stakeholders understand the importance of accurate, reliable and timely data. 

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the DRVS team, your core responsibilities will include:
•    Perform data quality checks of electronic records
•    Follow up with the hospital reporters or funeral directors on data validations flagged through data quality checks or by the National Center for Health Statistics
•    Assist in preparing training materials on use of the electronic registration systems or data collection 
•    Compile and distribute reports to hospitals about their data, including trends, discrepancies, error rates, incompletes and unknowns
•    Engage in electronic and in-person quality improvement activities with hospital staff
•    Transmit data to Federal partners within established timeframes

Minimum Qualifications:

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge of principles of research and planning. 

Preferred candidates will also have:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop trainings, outreach materials, and reports
•    Ability to review data and make appropriate recommendations
•    Ability to make logical, independent decisions
•    Knowledge and experience in data collection, database maintenance and data cleaning
•    Background and interest in public health programs and research
•    The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
•    Computer skills: experience with databases, statistical analysis software, and/or Excel

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Sarah Wilcox, Statistical Services Supervisor, 287-5453.

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. 

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.L.Harman@Maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.