Health Systems Architect
Ponos Care · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design and optimize healthcare data architecture.
- Develop analytics infrastructure for value-based care.
- Ensure data integrity and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Drive data-driven insights for improved outcomes.
About the role
Organizational Overview
Ponos Management, LLC is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to improving outcomes for Medicaid populations through a physician-led, value-based care model. Our integrated approach addresses social, behavioral, physical, and economic barriers to care by delivering coordinated services designed to improve quality of life and reduce unnecessary hospital utilization. Ponos Care supports individuals living with complex and chronic conditions by providing personalized care pathways that integrate medical treatment, behavioral health services, and community-based resources. Through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, we ensure members receive holistic and continuous care that supports long-term stability and improved health outcomes. Ponos Care continues to expand nationally, delivering innovative care management and eligibility alignment solutions that improve member outcomes and support healthcare system efficiency.Position Overview
The Health Systems Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the organization’s healthcare data architecture, analytics infrastructure, and reporting systems to support value-based care initiatives. This role serves as a key technical leader within the Informatics function, ensuring the integrity, scalability, and performance of data systems that support clinical, operational, financial, and population health analytics. The Health Systems Architect collaborates with clinical leadership, medical management, finance, provider relations, and executive teams to deliver data-driven insights that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance. The role supports the development of advanced analytics capabilities, including predictive modeling, performance measurement, and regulatory reporting, while ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards.Core Responsibilities
Data Architecture and Systems Development
- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data architecture supporting healthcare analytics and reporting
- Oversee data warehouse development, database management, and data integration processes
- Establish and maintain scalable data infrastructure supporting population health and value-based care initiatives
- Ensure data systems support interoperability with EHRs, payer systems, and external data sources
Healthcare Analytics and Reporting
- Analyze clinical, operational, and financial data to generate actionable insights
- Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards supporting performance measurement
- Support HEDIS, quality reporting, and disease management analytics
- Produce provider performance and population health reports
Data Governance and Quality
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and reliability across all systems
- Develop and implement data quality assurance processes
- Support audit readiness and regulatory reporting requirements
- Establish data governance standards and documentation practices
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, finance, and provider relations teams
- Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
- Support leadership decision-making through data insights and reporting
- Partner with IT and external vendors to enhance system functionality
Project and Systems Management
- Manage multiple data and analytics projects across departments
- Lead implementation of data tools, reporting systems, and analytics platforms
- Support development and enhancement of business intelligence tools
- Evaluate and optimize external systems and data platforms
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Analysis, Healthcare Informatics, Data Science, or related field required
- Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare data analytics or informatics
- Experience with population health, clinical, financial, and quality data sets
- Strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, or other statistical programming tools
- Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualization platforms
- Experience supporting HEDIS and healthcare quality reporting
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with healthcare data exchange standards and interoperability
- Ability to manage multiple data projects simultaneously
- Strong communication skills translating technical insights into business recommendations
EEO STATEMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We believe inclusion strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to serve members and communities nationwide. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process.Key skills/competency
- Health Systems Architect
- Data Architecture
- Analytics Infrastructure
- Value-Based Care
- Healthcare Data
- SQL
- SAS
- Business Intelligence
- Data Visualization
- HEDIS Reporting
Skills & topics
- Health Systems Architect
- Data Architecture
- Healthcare Informatics
- Value-Based Care
- Population Health
- SQL
- SAS
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Healthcare Data
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in healthcare data, analytics, SQL, and SAS, aligning with Ponos Care's value-based model.
- Showcase your impact: Quantify achievements in improving patient outcomes, system efficiency, or reporting accuracy.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss data architecture design, SQL queries, and healthcare data standards.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Highlight experience working with clinical, financial, and executive teams.
- Research Ponos Care: Understand their mission and commitment to improving Medicaid populations' health.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for complex data queries.,Practice SAS for statistical analysis.,Build data models for healthcare data.,Design BI dashboards for insights.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex data challenge you solved.,How do you translate business needs into data solutions?,Explain your experience with value-based care data.,How do you ensure data integrity and quality?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Health Systems Architect role at Ponos Care?
- The Health Systems Architect at Ponos Care is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the organization's healthcare data architecture, analytics infrastructure, and reporting systems to support value-based care initiatives.
- What kind of experience is crucial for a Health Systems Architect at Ponos Care?
- Crucial experience includes a minimum of 5 years in healthcare data analytics or informatics, proficiency in SQL and SAS, experience with population health and clinical/financial data, and knowledge of healthcare data exchange standards.
- How does Ponos Care approach value-based care, and how does this role contribute?
- Ponos Care utilizes a physician-led, value-based care model to improve outcomes for Medicaid populations by addressing social, behavioral, physical, and economic barriers. The Health Systems Architect directly contributes by building the data and analytics infrastructure that enables this model.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Health Systems Architect position?
- Key technical skills include strong proficiency in SQL, SAS, or other statistical programming tools, experience with business intelligence tools and data visualization platforms, and understanding of healthcare data exchange standards and interoperability.
- What educational background is preferred for the Health Systems Architect role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Analysis, Healthcare Informatics, Data Science, or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
- How does the Health Systems Architect collaborate with other teams at Ponos Care?
- The Health Systems Architect collaborates closely with clinical leadership, medical management, finance, provider relations, and executive teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver data-driven insights.
- What is Ponos Care's stance on diversity and inclusion?
- Ponos Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.