Data Analyst III (AUSTIN, TX)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Data Querying – Compiles, queries, and loads data points using SQL, and other query languages, into databases from a variety of source formats to support complex analyses.

Cleans and prepares data, as necessary, for access to other analysts in their work products as well as data visualization.

Understands and is able to consult on data use and best practices for analysts throughout the department. (30%)

Data Quality – Understands and enforces data quality measures and metrics.

Consults on improvements to data quality associated with processes.

Ensures data integrity by identifying data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies in the content, structure, and relationships within data; coordinates with stakeholders to improve data quality.

Interprets results to identify significant differences in data.

Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality. (30%)

Coordination – Utilizes strong communication skills to explain Provider Finance Department and Acute Care business processes and negotiate for information and resources needed to ensure successful Program initiatives.

Consults with internal and external stakeholders regarding Acute Care data needs and requests.

Coordinates with Program subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of reporting tools, workflows and reporting procedures.

Serves as a subject matter expert on data integrity, extraction, and compilation. (20%)

Reporting – Oversees development of high-quality written projects and reports; Consults on the selection of data management tools, the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools to be used by the department section.

Understands, consults on, and implements data standards.

Coordinates with others who collect, organize, analyze, and prepare materials in response to requests for information and reports specific to the data.

Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data; makes recommendations on revisions to data collection methodologies.

Develops software applications or programming to use for financial analysis, statistical modeling, and graphic analysis. (15%)

Performs other work as assigned or required to maintain and support the office and HHSC operations. (5%)

Knowledge of:

a.

Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), business objects, TMHP Software, claims processing engines, SQL, R, SAS, Python.

b.

Data analysis, statistics, data visualization, medical claims data, methods of funding, program rules, Medicare, and Medicaid.

c.

Texas legislative process.

d.

Health and human service programs, services, and procedures.

e.

Data quality and integrity processes.

f.

Process improvement or quality assurance systems

Skill in:

a.

Managing multiple and competing priorities.

b.

Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.

c.

Working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups.

Ability to:

a.

Interpret data and develop effective operating procedures.

b.

Work with large datasets efficiently.

c.

Organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.

d.

Establish goals and objectives.

e.

Establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization, agencies, providers, and stakeholders.

f.

Exercise independent judgment, set priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting technical and political developments

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social science; business, including accounting and statistics; mathematics; physics; economics; health-related field; political science; or other closely related field.

Education and work experience can be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis .

with Medicaid and/or healthcare finance preferred.

with SQL-based data querying software preferred.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting.

All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

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This position may be eligible for telework.

Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.