Director of Advanced Analytics

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an AA Director to lead the Advanced Analytics unit, shaping analytics strategy and coordinating with PMAS program leadership. The role includes guiding data-driven initiatives, supervising technical staff, and delivering high-quality analytics products to support health and human services programs.

The position emphasizes enterprise analytics, stakeholder collaboration, and driving outcomes-based performance measures across HHSC.

Qualifications

• Five years of advanced data analytics experience in health and human services or related field.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in data analytics, statistics, computer science, information systems, mathematics, public health, or business analytics.
• Management or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Advanced Analytics unit activities and develops unit goals aligned with legislative mandates and HHSC strategy.
• Oversees development of analytic techniques for evaluating program activities with outcomes-based performance metrics.
• Guides PMAS program alignment and coordinates with technical staff to implement analytics solutions.
• Ensures high-quality work products, including project plans, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Leads special projects related to data collection, quality, and automation including AI explorations.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Director of Advanced Analytics (22377)

Posting ID22377-Posted10/16/2026-Health & Human Services Comm-PMAS APD FFY26 CADS Imp-Management-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: Director of Advanced Analytics
• Job Title: Director II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: PMAS APD FFY26 CADS Imp
• Posting Number: 22377
• Closing Date: 10/30/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Management
• Salary Range: $7,015.16-$11,864.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• 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: 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

Brief Job Description

The Advanced Analytics (AA) Unit in the Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP), is a small, highly skilled, targeted team that develops, tests, and implements advanced strategies and approaches to improve data analytic capabilities at HHSC. The AA Director performs advanced senior-level managerial activities, providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the AA Unit. The position is responsible for establishing the Unit’s strategic plan, objectives, policies, and priorities. The AA Director also leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of analytic initiatives designed to improve the outcomes and efficiency of health and human services programs.

The Advanced Analytics Director oversees initiatives focusing on the effective use of data for outcomes-focused research, analyses, and performance metrics. The position provides direction, guidance, and proofs-of-concept for the development and use of advanced analytical tools and procedures (including AI), report preparation and automation, and visualization techniques, with an emphasis on outcomes-based performance measurement and monitoring.

The AA Director also plays an important role in guiding development of an agency data analytics strategy and approach in conjunction with HHSC’s Performance Management and Analytics System (PMAS) program. This includes supervising and coordinating with technical staff to develop data analytics solutions that fulfill legislative or other policy mandates. Success in this role requires a solution-oriented, enterprise perspective; the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences; and the ability to build stakeholder consensus around practical approaches. The AA Director works under limited supervision, exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment, and plays a critical role in shaping the future-state data analytic capabilities of HHSC.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Leadership and Strategic Management: Directs the Advanced Analytics (AA) unit activities; provides direct and indirect leadership in advancing data capabilities across HHSC. Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates policies of the unit. Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with legislative mandates and the HHSC strategic plan. Develops and establishes the unit's priorities, standards, and measurement for achieving its goals. Plans, implements, tracks, and evaluates data and analytics improvement initiatives impacting health and human services programs and administrative divisions in Texas in accordance with state and federal laws. 20%

Project Oversight and Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborates with HHSC divisions, IT, and DAP staff in implementing initiatives and projects that support the agency's goals and objectives. Oversees initiatives that enhance the agency’s strategic use of data to inform program management and planning. Develops, tests, and implements advanced analytic techniques for evaluating and analyzing HHS administrative and program activities, with an emphasis on outcomes-based performance metrics. Oversees, monitors, evaluates, and develops resources and planning strategies to improve data quality, reporting, and analyses. Time Spent: 20%

Analytics Strategy and Communication: Collaborates effectively with a wide range of program and project stakeholders to define strategies, design principles, and coordinated approaches for the agency’s use of data and analytics. Translates and communicates complex technical concepts in practical terms, builds consensus by resolving competing perspectives, and recommends strategic direction to executive management. Works closely with the HHSC Performance Management and Analytics System (PMAS) program leadership to align system design and analytic approaches with program needs, agency priorities, and long-term enterprise objectives. Time Spent: 20%

Deliverable Quality Assurance: Oversees the development, preparation, and dissemination of high-quality, professional deliverables, including project plans, reports, gap analyses, proofs of concept, presentations and other materials in support of project goals and in response to requests from HHS programs, legislators, executive management, or other external stakeholders. Time Spent: 20%

Special Projects and Workgroups: Oversees, coordinates, and participates in special assignments and projects relating to information systems, data collection, data quality, and advanced data analysis, including exploration and adoption of AI technologies. Time Spent: 20%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of strategic planning and strategic management principles and processes.

Knowledge of advanced analytics and business intelligence applications.

Knowledge of performance measurement, testing, and evaluation.

Knowledge of advanced computer applications on statistical methods and models.

Knowledge of data models, data architecture, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.

Knowledge of statistical programming, exploratory data analysis, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

Skill in communicating, collaborating, and building consensus within diverse stakeholder groups.

Skill in managing a team, including monitoring workloads, providing feedback, and motivating team members.

Skill in developing advanced solutions for complex data and analytic needs.

Skill in translating technical jargon and explaining complex data, statistical findings, and technical concepts clearly to program staff, executives, data professionals, and other stakeholders.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting statistical, analytical methods and procedures, and use of demographic information, forecasting, and trend analysis.

Skill in developing and presenting clear and concise professional reports and other written deliverables to an executive audience.

Ability to assess existing processes and recommend automation, standardization, performance, and efficiency improvements.

Ability to evaluate technical designs and vendor deliverables for alignment with business requirements, architectural standards, data quality, and governance expectations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Ability to delegate projects and tasks and manage the work outputs of highly skilled direct reports.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria

Five years of advanced data analytics experience in a health and human services or related field.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data analytics, statistics, computer science, information systems, mathematics, public health, business analytics. May substitute direct work experience in a technical field on a year-for-year basis in lieu of education for up to four years.

Management or team lead experience preferred.

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.