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Texas Health and Human Services · 14 hours ago

Systems Architect

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$7,015.16/mo - $11,864.50/mo

4+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of Texans. The Systems Architect will oversee vendor architecture, ensure compliance with IT directives, and manage product delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

Oversees and evaluates vendor architecture including PI plans, enabler epics, non-functional requirements, subsystems, interfaces, story documentation, test scenarios, functional designs and Testing results to ensure consistency with requirements and established standards, policies, and procedures. Develops strategies for resolving deficiencies or deviations in the deliverables from program area goals and expected outcomes and provides recommendations to project team. Develops business and system requirements, user stories and architecture runway

Provides day-to-day management support of a team of Delivery Product Managers who will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for delivery on the product backlogs

Serves as voice of MMIS IT System Architecture in all program-level planning activities. Participates in PI planning, solution demos, and Inspect and Adapt (I&A) events. Ensures program/architecture requirements are being met and value is being delivered. Oversees various vendor product tracking systems to ensure architecture strategy, enabler epic definition and any associated acceptance criteria are well defined, measurable and deliverable

Analyzes, documents and reports on the IT component of projects with emphasis on identification of risk factors and develops mitigation strategies. Compares architectural runway schedule, which supports new features, with current progress. Identifies risks and issues and reports any change or impact to the PI. Ensures vendors are reporting accurate metrics and are operating within established procedures. Provides status updates on the PI and responds to questions from management

Leads workgroups to prepare, define and develop procedures or processes to comply with established policies. Identifies gaps in established processes and collaborates with agency staff to make recommendations for their closure. Provides recommendations on improving process workflows in the operation of the Texas Medicaid Managed Information System (MMIS)

Coordinates with project stakeholders to support continuous delivery of value in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures to ensure operational, technical and system support requirements are met. Develops mitigation plans when risks associated with scope, cost or resources are discussed during status meetings to ensure project stakeholders are aware of possible issues

Qualification

Systems ArchitectureAgile MethodologyMedicaid/CHIP KnowledgeTechnical AnalysisVendor ManagementLeadership SkillsTeam CoordinationStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementTechnical Requirements ReviewUser Requirements AnalysisSystem TestingBusiness AnalysisPolicy AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingReporting SkillsDocumentation SkillsCross-Functional Coordination

Required

Experience working with Texas Medicaid/CHIP programs required

Four (4) or more years of experience is required in the areas of customer relationship, product management, product development, product ownership, project management, leading technical initiatives, systems analysis, business analysis, policy analysis, program support, business process analysis, or legislative bill analysis

A minimum of 4 years equivalent (120 credit hours) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, communications, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or another business or IT related field is preferred. Work experience in business, communications, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or another business or IT related field can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis

Prior experience working with external vendors preferred

Prior experience with Agile principles preferred

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

Advanced knowledge of multiple computer-based systems, information technology management, and systems development methodologies including programming languages, systems analysis, and system testing. Must understand the relationships between agency systems as related to provider enrollment, client eligibility, and claims payment, including the multiple technologies supporting these complex systems

Knowledge of Medicaid and/or CHIP Program and Policy

Skill in providing leadership and managing personnel in a team environment

Skill in communicating issues and coordinating oversight across multiple cross-functional divisions

Skill in monitoring and reporting on the status of large-scale technical solutions

Skill in Agile Methodology

Skill in ensuring systems meet business user requirements

Skill in coordinating and solving problems

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

Skill in reviewing technical requirements and ensuring vendor is using best practices and technology