Product Strategy Analyst

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Product Strategy Analyst to help develop vision and roadmap for Medicaid/CHIP IT Applications. You will perform technical analysis, guide policy interpretation, and coordinate with business users and IT vendors to ensure MES functionality.

The role involves planning, backlog management, PI planning preparation, and active participation in discovery to align with the program roadmap.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, CS, or MIS.
• Experience in business analysis, project/product management, or related field (3+ years).
• Experience in an agile environment preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Support roadmapping to develop a product backlog with HHSC stakeholders.
• Document risk factors, dependencies, enablers and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with vendor discovery to refine features and define enablers, wireframes, and POCs.
• Mentor and guide Medicaid and CHIP Applications teams on implementation.
• Provide QA-related consultation or oversight of product enhancements and initiatives.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Product Management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

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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: Product Strategy Analyst
Job Title: Information Technology BA II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: MMIS Staff APD Internal 90/10
Posting Number: 21372
Closing Date: 10/21/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $6,701.75-$6,946.76
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
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:
MOS Codes: 8846,8848,8858,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,25B,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,782X,CYB10,CYB11,ISM
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Brief Job Description

The Product Strategy Analyst works in coordination with the Product Managers and the Agile Program Lead/Release Train Engineer (RTE) of the Medicaid and CHIP Systems IT Applications, and Product Strategy team to develop vision and roadmap documentation. The selected individual will perform technical analysis and provide guidance to other agency areas regarding interpretation of policies and procedures in support of Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) functionality. The candidate will routinely interact with business users and contracted IT representatives. This position will ensure contractor systems meet agency information technology directives, plans, goals, and contract requirements for Medicaid/CHIP programs including, but not limited to, Vendor Drug, Acute and Long-Term Care. This position participates in planning, definition and high-level design of the solution while actively participating in continuous discovery, especially with developing a Vision, Roadmap and program/product backlogs and decomposing Epics into features. The Agile Strategy Analyst is responsible for supporting documentation associated with the development of a roadmap and continued update of the backlog at the program level to ensure continuous communication, alignment, and commitment regarding preparation for Planning Interval (PI) planning. Additionally, this position will assist with supporting delivery activities, as necessary to ensure that the PI objectives align with the vision and roadmap, as committed to during PI planning. Will work with internal and external stakeholders when documenting the product backlog. Reviews complex deliverables and provides comments to document owners. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Supports analysis and assists with the creation of documentation necessary for Road mapping activities to develop a product backlog with all appropriate HHSC stakeholders. This includes analysis, documentation, all supporting activities including Epic and backlog development, coordination with impacted stakeholders and other IT teams or vendors, risk/issue identification and documentation, and participation in cross-team coordination. Supports delivery, as necessary to ensure alignment with the committed to PI objectives. (40%)

Provides analysis and documentation support on the IT component of product backlogs with emphasis on documentation of risk factors, dependencies, enablers and documents the associated mitigation strategies. (20%)

Participates in coordination efforts with vendor discovery support team to provide necessary input to help refine features as necessary, to provide technical feedback, to support the definition of enabler stories, develop wireframes, POCs, and support the HHSC Systems Architect to develop the architectural runway. (15%)

Provides mentoring, consultation, documentation, and direction to other areas of Medicaid and CHIP Applications with regards to implementation within all Medicaid and CHIP systems. (15%)

Provides quality‑assurance‑related consultation to, or oversight of, product enhancements, assignments, or special initiatives. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer systems and of the techniques used in automated systems

Knowledge of computer hardware and software

Knowledge of computer operating systems

Knowledge of Medicaid and/or CHIP Program and Policy.

Knowledge of multiple computer-based systems, information technology management, and systems development methodologies including programming languages, systems analysis, and system testing.

Skill in Agile Methodology

Skill in Product Management

Skill in ensuring systems meet business requirements

Skill in coordinating and solving problems

Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff

Skill in stakeholder engagement

Skill in reviewing technical requirements and ensuring that vendors are using best practices and technology

Ability to solve problems using various techniques and approaches

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certifications preferred but not required

Initial Screening Criteria

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Three (3) or more years’ experience working in business analysis, project/product management or related field

Experience working in an agile environment

Preferred

Experience working in a state agency

Additional Information

This position will require the chosen candidate to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days a week.

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.

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.