| Location | DHW - Remote, ID (Remote) |
Job Description Summary:
This position will support and maintain existing Rhapsody, .NET-based applications and infrastructure, assist with troubleshooting and automation, and play a key role in planning and guiding a modernization effort for legacy systems. The resource will also contribute to evaluating and recommending technologies and tools to support the modernization of our disease surveillance and data infrastructure.
A critical requirement for this role is strong experience with the Rhapsody Integration Engine and Integrated Disease Surveillance Systems (IDSS), as the contractor will be responsible for managing and enhancing public health data exchange workflows. Familiarity with Oracle PL/SQL is a plus and will support data-related tasks but is not a primary focus of the role.
The contractor must also be capable of supporting critical public health data exchange processes, including managing data flows between external organizations, DPH, and CDC; troubleshooting the NEDSS Base System (NBS); implementing upgrades and new modules; and maintaining ancillary systems and tools such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data store. Must coordinate with external partners such as CDC, hospitals, and labs.
Primary Responsibilities
Support and troubleshoot existing .NET applications and Windows-based infrastructure
Develop and maintain scripts and tools using PowerShell and SQL
Assist in the planning and strategic direction of a modernization initiative involving legacy systems and data integration
Evaluate and recommend modern technologies and tools to support disease surveillance and data infrastructure modernization
Collaborate daily with internal teams to assess current architecture and recommend improvements
Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal staff
Track all project time in 7pace Timetracker.
Public Health Data Exchange Responsibilities:
Manage and optimize data exchange processes between external organizations, DPH, and CDC
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot interfaces using the Rhapsody Integration Engine
Maintain and enhance HL7 message routing, transformations, and mappings
Troubleshoot and maintain the NEDSS Base System (NBS)
Implement upgrades and new functionality/modules (e.g., pages)
Maintain ancillary systems such as NBS Utilities and the ELR data store
Extensive experience with Rhapsody Integration Engine, including interface development, message transformation, and troubleshooting
Strong SQL development and troubleshooting skills
Proficient in C# and .NET Framework
Experience with Windows Server administration
Familiarity with IIS (Internet Information Services)
Power Shell scripting for automation and maintenance
General Windows OS troubleshooting and support
Ability to contribute to daily and weekly planning and architectural discussions for system modernization
Experience evaluating and recommending modern technologies and tools for data systems
Ability to support public health data exchange systems and workflows
Nice to Have
Experience with Oracle PL/SQL
Familiarity with HL7 or FHIR standards
Experience using TFS (Team Foundation Server)
eCR (electronic case reporting)
ELR (electronic lab reporting)
Azure DevOps
Experience with SMTP and SFTP protocols
Understanding of public health messaging vocabularies and clinical coding systems such as LOINC, SNOMED, and ICD-10-CM
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhapsody Integration Engine, including interface development, message transformation, and troubleshooting | Required | 3 | Years |
| SQL Development and troubleshooting | Required | 3 | Years |
| eCR (electronic case reporting) | Required | 2 | Years |
| ELR (electronic lab reporting) | Required | 2 | Years |
| Azure DevOps | Required | 2 | Years |
| HL7 or FHIR standards | Required | 2 | Years |
| Requirements Analysis Interpreting user needs and translating them into functional specifications | Required | 3 | Years |
| Critical Thinking Evaluating complex problems to identify effective solutions | Required | 3 | Years |
| Process Optimization Identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to workflows or systems | Required | 2 | Years |
| IIS Configuration/Management | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
| Windows Server Administration | Highly desired | 1 | Years |
| Knowledge of NBS/NEDSS system and workflows | Nice to have | 1 | Years |
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question2 | What is your candidate's email address? |
| Question3 | Have you completed and submitted the Right to Represent form, making sure to do so exactly as instructed? The form is located at https://www.cai.io/media/documents/msp/id/idaho_e-rtr_template.doc. |
| Question4 | Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of - will not be considered. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question5 | This is a fully remote position. 1) Your candidate must work M-F, 8a - 5p MST. (2) Your contractor MUST track all project time in 7pace timetracker. Please acknowledge. |
| Question6 | If selected for an interview, your candidate must attend a virtual interview with their camera on. Please acknowledge |
| Question7 | Are you using a sub-vendor for this candidate submission? If so, answer 'yes' and complete questions 9, 10, 11, 12. If not, answer 'no' and enter 'NA' for questions 9, 10, 11, 12. |
| Question8 | Sub-Vendor Company Name (include any dba)/ Direct Employer of Resource |
| Question9 | Sub-Vendor Website |
| Question10 | Under the Direct Employer, this Resource is: w2 Employee OR 1099 Independent Contractor? |
| Question11 | I understand that CAI limits sub-vendor usage to only one layer and I hereby certify that there is only one layer of sub-vendor usage for this engagement if the resource is selected. Please acknowledge |
| Question12 | Please provide your candidate's Linkedin profile |