Title:  Director of Health Systems Research & Analytics

Overview

The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) seeks a self-directed individual to work with the Board and its staff to lead the implementation of GMCB's established, enterprise wide data strategy and roadmap. This role will focus on driving modernization efforts that improve and streamline the Board's data assets and ensure alignment with statewide initiatives to enrich Vermont's health care data ecosystem.

The Director of Health Systems Research & Analytics will serve as a member of GMCB's Analytical Team, which produces actionable, timely, and relevant information in support of the Board's regulatory duties and other key audiences. The Director will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and interoperability of data intake and dissemination processes, developing automated workflows, improving data quality across all GMCB data assets, and partnering with substantial contracted technical resources to ensure delivery of high quality outputs.

In this role, the Director will also be supported by a highly capable, cross functional internal team and a robust portfolio of contracted partners-including engineering, data operations, and agile resources-providing strong operational capacity to execute the Board's data modernization roadmap. The position may also support additional GMCB regulatory duties, as well as health care delivery and payment reform activities.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 32 will be $49.19 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $77.66 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Director of Health Systems Research & Analytics (Job Requisition #55150), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Jean.Stetter@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting, but some travel will require private means of transportation. Duties may require extensive time outside of normal work hours. Incumbent will be expected to attend public meetings and hearings and to testify before the Legislature. A wide diversity of opinion and emotions can be anticipated for which diplomacy and tact will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, data science, public administration or policy, or related field AND six (6) or more years of experience in IT, data analysis, research, and/or evaluation INCLUDING experience as a supervisor, manager, or team lead.
OR
Eight (8) years or more of experience in IT, or data analysis, research, and/or evaluation INCLUDING experience as a supervisor, manager, or team lead.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Experience in a field related to health care.
Experience working within an IT environment. 
Experience working with regulatory boards under Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.
Experience working with Accountable Care Organization operations or CMS All Payer Model agreement(s).

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.