Claims Management Director

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off

Career growth

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate for Director of the Claims Management unit in Austin. The Director provides senior managerial leadership, oversees daily operations, staffing, and strategic initiatives to ensure efficient claims processing, payments, appeals, and provider support.

Responsibilities include policy development, cross‑agency collaboration, project delivery, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college; major in public administration, policy, business, health care.
• At least five years in a health services management role with supervising staff.
• At least three years in claims processing, payments, appeals or recoupments.
• Experience with Medicaid programs.
• Experience delivering technical and non-technical presentations.
• Experience responding to legislative inquiries, audits or open records requests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities for Claims Management.
• Lead strategic planning and development aligned with agency goals.
• Provide liaison and communications with external/internal stakeholders.
• Oversee project management for technology and operational initiatives.
• Manage and develop staff; performance evaluations and mentoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration/health policy or related field

Job description

Posting ID21096-Posted09/04/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-Claims Management (50/50)-Business and Financial Operations-Eligible for Telework-d. $7000 - $8999 per month

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:Claims Management Director
Job Title:Director II
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Claims Management (50/50)
Posting Number:21096
Closing Date:09/18/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range:$7,015.16-$11,864.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-27
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations:None
MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0
97E0,SEI15

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid & CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of the Claims Management unit. The Claims Management Director is selected by and reports to the Director of Provider Services within MCS Operations Management.

The Claims Management area performs and oversees operations that support healthcare providers that participate in the Medicaid program. The primary functions of Claims Management involve oversight of Medicaid provider claims processing, payment, appeals and recoupments as well as operations of a call center to assist providers with service authorizations.

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes: teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

The director performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing: employee supervision, management and leadership for the area’s operations, direction and guidance in strategic planning and development, including developing strategic plans and setting goals and objectives, overseeing major operational improvement and technology projects related to Claims Management, developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Claims Management unit, and serves as a liaison and communications conduit between the department and other external and internal stakeholders such as provider associations, the Texas Legislature, and other state and federal entities.

Essential Job Functions:

30% Operational Management - Manages the day-to-day operational activities for Claims Management. Plans effective evaluation tools to determine and measure progress towards meeting the goals and objectives of the program. Reviews management, fiscal, compliance and productivity reports to ensure operational goals are met. Oversees the development of training plans and deliverables to meet current and new program activities and initiatives. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations and monitors compliance. Reviews results of internal audits or reviews to provide direction and guidance. Interprets state, federal and agency rules and policies as they apply to the program.

20% Strategic Planning and Development - Provides overall direction to the Claims Management unit to improve organizational performance, efficiency and effectiveness based on strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates the impact of proposed federal and state mandates on program objectives and plans short and long-term initiatives for compliance. Assesses current and future program automation and compliance opportunities. Evaluates agency priorities and other initiatives to identify dependencies and interagency impacts to Claims Management initiatives. Establishes processes to complete organizational goals effectively, and monitors processes for improvement opportunities, and implements improvement solutions.

20% Technical/Communication Support – Serves as a liaison between Claims Management and other external and internal stakeholders such as provider associations, the Texas Legislature, and other state and federal entities. Represents the program by making presentations; providing information to executive leadership; collaborating with consumer and provider advocacy associations, managed care organizations, other areas of HHSC, HHSC contractors, and other state agencies and federal partners. Responds to requests by legislators, auditors, attorneys, and other officials. Coordinates with federal and state agencies to ensure program policies, standards and activities conform to federal and state requirements.

15% Project Management – Oversees and/or manages the successful implementation of technology and operational projects including development, management, and approval of project deliverables, resources, and status reports for internal and external use. Assigns resources to projects as appropriate while managing competing priorities. Identifies and monitors status of external projects that affect Claims Management.

10% Personnel Management – Manages direct reports and their assigned tasks. Manages and develops direct and indirect reports through development of performance standards, review of performance data, consultation, training and mentoring, and performance appraisals. Promotes professional growth and development for staff. Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. Manages staff augmentation contractors who support the claims management unit.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

None

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• State and federal Medicaid program rules and policies.
• Medicaid provider recoupment, holds and appeals processes.
• Public policy development and analysis.
• Information technology systems, standards and practices used in Medicaid programs.
• State government legislative and budget processes.
• Contract oversight and compliance.
• Contact, help desk, or call center operations.

Skills in:

• Public speaking to effectively solicit cooperation and to present highly technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Written communications and presentations.
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and making sound judgments under pressure.
• Strong analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, planning, and execution.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Manage complex operations involving people, information technology systems, and multiple vendor handoffs.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project and portfolio management.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new concepts and evolving business needs.

Ability to :

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the overall planning and coordination in support of organizational objectives.
• Lead and manage teams through staff selection, staff development, and performance management.
• Work collaboratively across the organization with diverse teams and stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Manage complex operations involving people, information technology systems, and multiple vendor handoffs.
• Analyze processes, identify opportunities to improve them, and implement improvement solutions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new concepts and evolving business needs.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, public policy, business administration, health care administration, social work, communications, or a related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• At least five years of experience serving in a management capacity in the health services field that includes supervising staff.
• At least three years of experience with some combination of claims processing, payments, appeals and recoupments.
• Experience working in Medicaid programs.
• Experience delivering technical and non-technical presentations to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Experience responding to formal inquiries including legislative requests, audits, open records requests, and executive correspondence.

Preferred:

• Contract management experience including participation in Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Offers (RFO).
• Experience with information resources technology project delivery policies, guidelines and standards preferred.
• Experience managing or leading call center operations.

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 tothose 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.

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