Data Modeler

Position Title: Data Modeler

Summary:
The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced Data Modeler to lead the design and development of enterprise-scale data models that support cross-functional initiatives across healthcare and human services domains. This role requires deep expertise in conceptual logical and physical data modeling with a strong understanding of public sector data environments and healthcare systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset technical proficiency and a collaborative approach to unify data across complex systems and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify data and information needs across DHHS programs.
• Design and develop conceptual logical and physical data models that support enterprise-wide integration and reporting.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive information architecture blueprint including metadata data flows and lineage.
• Standardize and unify data definitions across disparate systems departments and reporting functions.
• Analyze existing systems and business processes to determine structural data requirements.
• Facilitate working sessions with business leads SMEs and IT teams to gather requirements and validate models.
• Define and socialize target-state data models and architecture with key stakeholders.
• Implement data governance practices including standards ownership matrices and quality controls.
• Support the implementation of physical data models and optimize for performance scalability and usability.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience in data modeling including enterprise-level projects.
• Proven experience with healthcare or HHS data in a public sector or government setting.
• Strong knowledge of relational hierarchical and Big Data modeling concepts.
• Proficiency with Erwin or similar data modeling and metadata management tools.
• Familiarity with data integration interoperability standards and data quality frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles including storage security and governance.
• Were looking for a self-motivated team member who can work independently in a fully remote Agile environment - someone who takes ownership of their work communicates proactively and drives progress without needing close supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in Data Architecture or Data Modeling is a plus.
• Experience working in agile environments and contributing to strategic data initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a distributed Scrum team managing their own deliverables and staying accountable through clear consistent communication.