Data Intelligence Analyst Job Listing at Texas Health and Human Services in Austin, TX (Job ID 13183-en_US)

Description

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Data Intelligence Analyst 
Job Title: Data Analyst VI 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: IT Data Analytics Support 
Posting Number: 13183 
Closing Date: 04/23/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28 
Salary Range: $7,716.66 - $10,083.33 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
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Brief Job Description:

This position will be responsible for supporting and leading in the breadth and depth of analytics portfolio data initiatives under the Office of Chief Data Architect across program and administrative portfolios and funding sources, rationalizing analytics activities across all HHS data domains using data from core HHS systems. Position will help lead implementations under all components of the Texas Data Management Framework (TDMF) including data management, data acquisitions and integrations, data quality oversight, visualization support, as well as data security, policy and other mandates.

This position will be responsible for assessing the ever-changing data architecture needs of a department responsible for analytics and performance measure tracking and reporting across HHS portfolios. They will have to understand source applications architecture and design in order to identify standard as well as creative ways of acquiring and using agency data through research and analysis of application data sources within the emerging technologies available within the HHS DCS and cloud constraints, particularly now through the use of various forms of AI tools, agents, advanced prompting, LLMs, etc. They must be well versed in the skills required for emerging technologies and be able to utilize existing resources to the best advantage to meet very aggressive and demanding schedules.

Strategic decision support in providing comprehensive, concise presentations to leadership for intakes on mission critical systems including programming for statistical modeling and graphical analysis; will be responsible for assessing situations, coming up with quick, sound solutions while keeping operational activities moving forward.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Provide HHS portfolio domain expertise regarding application data as well technical team leadership and supervision for the use of CDA and partner resources across HHS portfolios and funding sources, by using data queried and extracted from core HHS application systems, combining data across programs, tying together with data extracts, project planning documents and spreadsheets to help compile up-to-date portfolio data curations, developing data cleansing and quality measures (macros and scripting) to improve data quality and identify gaps and inconsistencies in portfolio data, as well as filling technology gaps presented by legacy data tools.

Reconcile analytics data inputs with curated measures using query tools and spreadsheet automation, to ensure accuracy, as well as to report in PowerPoint slide presentations to executive leadership and project sponsors and leads on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and biennial basis according to strict deadlines.

Assessing the ever-changing analytic technology needs of a department responsible for analytics and performance measure tracking for both internal and external customers, and reporting on HHS analytics portfolio work to present to leadership. Identifying modern ways of visualization support through query and visualization tools, research and analysis of agency domain data sources within the emerging technologies available within the HHS-DCS constraints, to ensure that data analytics portfolio projects have the proper strategic alignment, data taxonomy, metadata mapping, and statutory compliance, utilizing standard statistical techniques, tools and methods to query and compile data, guiding tool selection as well as the definition of data standards.

Provide spreadsheet tables supporting timely estimates for all incoming requests, supporting complete, correct alignment and reconciliation between intake requests, exceptional items and legislative analysis.

Data policy work and legislative analysis

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Expert knowledge and experience with advanced queries and query tools
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.
• Knowledge of databases, such as Snowflake, Oracle, Databricks, and/or NoSQL data stores, e.g. Postgres, as well as ETL and scripting tools.
• Knowledge of cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS.
• Knowledge of Agile (scrum/SAFe) methodology and scrum ceremonies.
• Knowledge of cloud-based services for Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of new AI, cloud technologies, and the analytical services available from the major cloud services providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience as a lead data analyst for a data analytics and/or performance management system, or data warehousing project.
• Strong technical writing and diagramming skills, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Erwin), the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project.
• Skilled in longitudinal/dimensional analysis in a business intelligence and/or data warehouse or data hub environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully manage multiple overlapping deadlines, and able to handle multiple cross-agency projects.
• Ability to produce reliable, accurate, high-quality results.
• Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly.
• Ability to deliver work within defined schedules, cost and quality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in written formats.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to team members.
• Ability to lead the creation of best practices and procedures.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Prior experience leading a team of analytics or systems analysts, or solution architects.

Experience with JIRA software

Prior experience in the Healthcare industry, state agency preferred.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days. 

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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.