Data Analyst V

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) in Austin, TX, seeks a Data Analyst V to perform highly complex data analyses, modeling, visualization, and reporting to support LTSS decision-making within the Provider Finance Department.

The role collaborates with stakeholders to identify analytics needs, integrates diverse data sources, and communicates findings clearly. You may lead a team of analysts and drive data quality improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience in data analysis, research, compilation, and/or reporting related to public health or medical billing data preferred.
• At least 5 years of data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly complex data analysis, financial modeling, and visualization to inform decisions.
• Lead dashboards and reports, ensuring data quality and reproducibility.
• Coordinate analytics work and mentor junior staff as a lead.

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

SAS

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

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 Analyst V Job Title: Data Analyst V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHS Provider Finance M/C Admin Posting Number: 20477 Closing Date: 09/23/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Shift: Day Additional Shift 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: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations: MOS Codes: 0231,0239,0271,0291,2652,2659,6046,6049,8051,8825,8846,8850,14N,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,183X,1D7X1 1N0X1,1N1X1,1N4X1,1N7X1,255A,25B,26B,350F,350G,351L,351M,352N,35F,35G,35L,35M,514A,514B,5I0,5I1A 65FX,65WX,681X,682X,683X,781X,782X,783X,86P0,8K000,CT,CTR,CTT,CYB10,CYB11,CYB12,CYB13,CYB14,IS,ISM ISS,IT,ITS,SEI15,SEI23

Brief Job Description: 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 Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) section of the Provider Finance Department (PFD). The role works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of 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.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Performs Highly Complex Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, & Visualization – 35%

• 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 & Data Integrity Improvement – 20%

• 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 – 20%

• 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 – 10%

• 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 – 10%

• 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.

Other related work as assigned – 5%

• Performs other related work as assigned in support of LTSS Provider Finance priorities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• 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: knowledge of Texas Medicaid reimbursement policy/rules and experience with Health and Human Services data; strong analytical mindset when working with large government program data.

Initial Screening Criteria

• 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.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

N/A.

Additional Information

Telework flexibility may be available in accordance with agency policy; in-office presence is currently required two days a week but may be modified based on business need.

Occasional travel may be required for meetings, trainings, or stakeholder engagement.

Military occupation specialty (MOS) codes related to this position are available through the Texas State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk.

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.

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