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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Business Analyst (IT Business Analyst III), reporting to the Director of Operations. The MCS Operations department delivers infrastructure for both the managed care and fee-for-service delivery models within Texas Medicaid, one of the largest healthcare programs in the country, serving approximately 4 million Texans. Key department deliverables include claims resolution, acute care claims processing, enrollment and maintenance activities, IDD Waiver Programs, Vendor Drug Program, and management of Medicaid Modernization. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver high quality, cost-effective services to Texans.
The IT Business Analyst III serves as the liaison between business and technical teams to ensure operational needs are clearly understood, documented, prioritized, and incorporated into projects, system enhancements, and process improvements. This position supports leadership by translating business needs, stakeholder feedback, and operational priorities into actionable requirements that improve systems, processes, and services within Medicaid and CHIP Services.
The role focuses on business systems, operational processes, enrollment and maintenance activities, and future Medicaid technology modernization efforts. The Business IT Analyst works closely with program staff, technology teams, vendors, policy partners, quality teams, and other stakeholders to support more seamless, consistent, and responsive operations.
Essential Functions
(30%) Serves as a liaison between business teams, technology teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders. Facilitates communication to ensure business needs are accurately understood and reflected in system enhancements. Translates operational goals into business requirements, functional requirements, personas, and process documentation. Supports alignment between business priorities, MCS operational goals, and HHSC technology modernization efforts.
(25%) Gathers, analyzes, and documents business needs related to system usability, customer communication, workflow efficiency, enrollment activities, and operational performance. Reviews feedback, surveys, help desk trends, audit findings, quality reviews, and stakeholder input to identify improvement opportunities. Develops current-state and future-state process maps, journey maps, workflow diagrams, and gap analyses.
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(20%) Supports projects and system enhancements from planning through implementation. Participates in requirements sessions, design reviews, testing activities, implementation planning, and post-implementation evaluation.
(15%) Participates in meetings, workgroups, and project activities related to system enhancement, Medicaid modernization, business operations, and operational improvement. Builds collaborative working relationships and provides timely responses to requests for information.
(5%) Prepares clear documentation, presentations, decision logs, and status updates for leadership and project teams. Helps ensure stakeholders understand system changes, business impacts, timelines, risks, and implementation expectations.
(5%) Other duties as assigned.
At least three years’ experience performing business analysis, systems analysis, project coordination, process improvement, requirements development or related work.
Experience evaluating technology systems, customer-facing systems, business processes, healthcare operations, enrollment processes, or public sector programs.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in any one or more of the following: information technology, computer information systems, business administration, public administration, healthcare administration, accounting, auditing, data analytics, or a related field.
The Operations Team supports business process improvement, system usability, stakeholder engagement, and technology modernization activities across Medicaid and CHIP Services. Initial work may include enrollment and maintenance processes, system enhancement planning, and operational readiness activities that support efficient program administration and service delivery.
The team gathers feedback through surveys, operational data, and stakeholder input to prioritize system enhancements and identify usability improvements. This work will continue across additional systems as HHSC advances Medicaid technology modernization goals. The goal is to improve satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and support consistent, effective business operations.
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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :
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. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .
ADA Accommodations:
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. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:
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.
Texas government agency delivering Medicaid, nutrition aid, behavioral health, disability supports, and health-care regulation to Texans.
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