About the Role
The Financial Analyst II performs highly complex financial analysis and regulatory work for the Provider Finance Department. This role involves compiling, analyzing, and evaluating financial data, preparing reports, and recommending actions to resolve financial and regulatory issues with a high degree of independence.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex financial analysis on HHSC program data related to reimbursement rates and supplemental payment programs.
- Draft and determine methodologies for data acquisition and large-scale projects.
- Identify algorithms for data matching and automate processes using complex programming and analytics.
- Develop standard and ad-hoc financial reports and provide analysis for special projects.
- Provide consultation and technical advice on research methods to department staff.
- Develop and implement internal financial policies and procedures.
- Conduct complex analyses related to fee-for-service and managed care financial programs.
- Review and evaluate the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies on reimbursement rates.
- Prepare and present reports on analysis results to executive staff, stakeholders, and professional organizations.
- Represent programs in committees, regional workgroups, and at the national level.
- Provide input for the development and integration of new financial programs and provider reimbursement calculations.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social science, business (including accounting and statistics), mathematics, economics, health-related field, political science, or a closely related field.
- Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to pass background and due diligence checks.
Skills
- Health and human service programs and procedures
- Accounting, business, and management principles
- State and federal laws regarding Medicaid reimbursement
- Financial analysis and statistical analysis
- Data modeling
- Interpersonal relationship management
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical software
- Complex spreadsheet formulas
- Technical writing for briefing documents and reports
- Project management
- Oral communication and presentation skills
- Medicaid and healthcare finance (preferred)
- Salesforce (preferred)
- SQL (preferred)
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Regular
- Telework eligible
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $4,801.16 - $7,761.50 Monthly
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
About the Company
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
- Committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans
Equal Opportunity
- HHSC and DSHS agencies provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
