Lead Architect, Informatica MDM; Master Data Management- OI Government State Solutions - Remote

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?

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Optum is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Technical Lead Architect to provide technical leadership and hands‑on delivery for Master Data Management services supporting the Health and Human Services Innovation Incubator (HHSi2) project led by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). This role will focus on Informatica MDM, Informatica Power Center, data integration, data quality, data governance, and analysis capabilities that support a unified cross-agency client/member view across State programs, as well as individual statewide MDM use cases.

The Informatica MDM Architect will own the technical architecture and delivery of an on‑premises Informatica MDM environment. The architect will provide expertise across Informatica MDM, Power Center, ETL, databases, complex SQL, Python automation, networking, servers, infrastructure, security, capacity, performance, and production operations. This position requires someone who can design the complete solution, make architecture decisions, guide technical teams, and personally troubleshoot issues across application and infrastructure layers.

• Partner with the MDM Statewide initiative supporting and combining different agency data sources.
• Integrate State agency data to create a holistic view of the clients that the State serves and to administer all State agency programs more effectively and efficiently.
• Provide advanced analytics, data quality analysis, business/data analysis, and MDM data specialists in support of the Illinois Health and Human Services Incubator (HHSi2) project.
• Partner with the State to develop custom dashboards using data as part of the HHSi2 project
• Provide technical expertise using Informatica MDM and related integration tools to support MDM data processing, data quality, and downstream system(s) needs.
• Support data quality strategy while allowing for data quality analysis and other data governance activities.
• Maintain data quality by using timely and consistent processes and evaluating data quality with the State.
• Leverage established data governance practices and work with State staff and other vendors/partners to improve and validate data consistency and integrity.
• Provide a structure to support business and data analysis using industry standard practices.
• Data analysis to support policy development and program evaluation.
• Identify opportunities/use‑cases that help translate data analysis into cost savings and improved outcomes in programs and service areas.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Prefer CST time zone

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

• Own MDM technical solution delivery, including review of technical documentation to design MDM solutions that meet business needs.
• Design MDM solution with security by design and privacy by design and align with the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) guidelines.
• Provide leadership and coordinate or lead work for Informatica Master Data Management and related MDM ETL delivery activities.
• Use Informatica MDM tool to combine source data from…