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Data Analyst V at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Data Analyst V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS · Austin, TX, US

4 weeks ago

Data Analyst V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS · Austin, TX, US

a month ago
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About the Role

The Data Analyst V performs highly complex (senior-level) data analysis, statistical modeling, visualization, and reporting of results to support program, policy, and financial decision-making within the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) section of the Provider Finance Department (PFD). This role works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The Data Analyst V consults with internal and external stakeholders to identify analytics needs, integrates diverse data sources, resolves data anomalies, and communicates findings in clear, actionable formats for technical and non-technical audiences. This position serves as a team lead and may coordinate the work of other analysts.

Responsibilities

  • Performs highly complex data analysis, financial modeling, and visualization.
  • Collects, integrates, queries, cleans, and analyzes large and complex data sets using standard and advanced languages and analytics software such as SQL, MS Excel, SAS, Python, or R.
  • Builds and maintains dashboards and visualizations to identify significant differences, patterns, and trends that inform decisions.
  • Supports highly complex calculations and financial modeling for rate methodology development, fiscal estimates, and utilization analyses.
  • Leads cost report development.
  • Ensures data quality and data integrity improvement.
  • Develops standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for data analysis tools and software.
  • Defines, develops, and implements data and reporting standards to improve consistency, repeatability, and auditability of analyses.
  • Establishes and maintains standard work procedures governing the appropriate use of data and reporting artifacts (templates, definitions, metadata).
  • Reviews the work of colleagues and members of other teams for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Develops data quality measures, analyzes data quality results, and implements necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement.
  • Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.
  • Partners with stakeholders to remediate root causes of data issues and to strengthen upstream processes and controls.
  • Leads internal and external stakeholder outreach and communication initiatives.
  • Collaborates with program, policy, research, and cost report teams to respond to requests for information related to rates, services, providers, funding, and utilization.
  • Develops concise, comprehensive reports and presentations to interpret results, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Initiates departmental learning initiatives, leads training and information-sharing sessions, and presents Data Analysis and Calculations (DAC) team findings at departmental seminars.
  • Communicates data insights to internal and external stakeholders using clear language and appropriate visual formatting.
  • Facilitates data model development and automation.
  • Develops data models and data management and analysis tools.
  • Guides the selection of data management and analysis tools and provides input to leadership on application and software adoption.
  • Facilitates automation and efficiency initiatives and recognizes opportunities for automation of standardized and ad hoc processes, projects, and reports.
  • Demonstrates leadership, delegates tasks, and ensures timely project completion.
  • Coordinates analytic work, delegates tasks, and ensures work products meet deadlines and quality expectations.
  • Assists DAC manager as liaison for cross-team data analysis projects and ensures within-team conformance to departmental needs, standards, and best practices.
  • Serves as lead, mentors junior staff, supports training, and is available to answer questions and assist others when needed.
  • Performs other related work as assigned in support of LTSS Provider Finance priorities.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • At least 3 years of experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting, related to public health or medical billing data (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, service utilization and reimbursement, provider enrollment).
  • At least 5 years of experience with data analytics.
  • Applicants must complete the online application in full and include a clear summary of experience that shows how they meet the initial screening criteria.
  • Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

Skills

  • Knowledge of statistics, data set analysis, running queries, report writing, presenting findings, and record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
  • Knowledge of data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
  • Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software, conducting data searches, evaluating and translating large amounts of data, and critical thinking.
  • Skill in analyzing problems and devising effective solutions.
  • Ability to compile, review, and analyze data, prepare reports, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to oversee the work of others (as needed in a lead capacity).
  • Preferred: strong analytical mindset when working with large government program data.

Location

  • AUSTIN

Work Type

  • Eligible for Telework
  • Full time
  • Up to 5% Travel

Experience Level

  • Senior-level
  • At least 3 years of experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting, related to public health or medical billing data (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, service utilization and reimbursement, provider enrollment).
  • At least 5 years of experience with data analytics.

Education Level

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Salary/Compensations

  • $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 Monthly

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

  • Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
  • At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
  • All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.