Information Technology Lead, CMS Data Project (Proposal)

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 2,000+ people in over 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. 

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

As the Information Technology Lead, you will support a large-scale Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) project. This role will be contracted through TSPi, a subsidiary of Abt Global that provides digital services and solutions to clients.

Core Responsibilities

Data Infrastructure & Management

• Design and maintain secure, scalable systems for storing and processing large, complex healthcare datasets.
• Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility for analysis.

Data Security & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FISMA, HIPAA, and other federal security standards.
• Oversee electronic and physical data security measures to protect sensitive beneficiary and payment data.

Analytics Enablement

• Build and optimize platforms that allow analysts and policy teams to run advanced queries, predictive models, and simulations.
• Support integration of machine learning or AI tools for trend analysis and policy impact forecasting.

Policy & Operations Support

• Translate CMS research and policy needs into IT solutions that enable data-driven decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to monitor payment operations and identify inefficiencies or fraud risks.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with data scientists, policy analysts, and CMS stakeholders to align IT systems with program goals.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure IT solutions meet both operational and research requirements.

Performance Optimization

• Ensure high availability and performance of IT systems for real-time data access.
• Implement cloud or hybrid solutions for scalability and cost efficiency.

Impact on CMS Goals

• Improved Policy Decisions: By enabling robust data analysis, the IT Lead helps CMS identify trends, evaluate policy effectiveness, and propose improvements.
• Enhanced Payment Operations: Supports automation and analytics to reduce errors, detect fraud, and streamline payment processes.
• Compliance & Security: Maintains trust by safeguarding sensitive health and financial data.

What We Value

• Education: at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field with at least nine years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least seven years of experience.
• Experience: 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT development and large-scale data management.
  • Proven track record in organizing, storing, and analyzing sophisticated datasets.
• Technical Expertise: 
  • Advanced knowledge of computer and network infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of electronic and physical data security protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of FISMA and related federal security requirements.
• Ability to translate research needs into practical IT solutions.
• Preferred: Prior experience working on federal government projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Expertise in cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in modern data management tools and technologies.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

What We Off