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Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Specialty Health Data Services Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,425.33/mo - $7,600/mo

4+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The Specialty Health Data Services Manager will lead a team in managing data operations within the Specialty Health area, focusing on data management, reporting, analysis, and governance to ensure data integrity and performance across programs.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads, supervises, and evaluates Data Services team members, setting clear goals and priorities aligned with the OSS section’s strategic objectives

Establishes and maintains documentation, SOPs, and models to ensure consistency, quality, and continuity in data operations

Oversees and assists in the development and maintenance of ad-hoc and recurring reports for internal and external stakeholders

Oversees and provides training for team members to ensure familiarity with tools, systems, and data standards

Develops internal expertise and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team. (30%)

Ensures efficient, secure, and accurate data handling practices across Specialty Health programs, including database structure optimization, documentation, and data lineage tracking

Monitors and fine-tunes database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and system tuning

Identifies and addresses inconsistencies, anomalies, and redundancies in datasets. (25%)

Develops and enforces data governance policies and practices to ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all data activities, including service level agreements, and functional and non-functional data requirements

Maintains accurate documentation for all data systems, processes, and changes, ensuring data traceability and transparency

Leads initiatives to assess, recommend, and implement applicable agency-approved data tools, platforms, and technologies

Stays current with emerging database technologies and industry best practices to guide innovation and efficiency in data services. (25%)

Collaborates with internal program teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure data reporting and visualization needs are met

Supports legislative analysis, performance measure tracking, and strategic planning efforts with high-quality, actionable data insights. (20%)

Qualification

Data analysisSQLData governanceData visualizationProject managementCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solving

Required

Four (4) or more years of experience in data analysis, data science, data research, and data reporting work

Four (4) or more years of experience with SQL (Structured Query Language)

A minimum of three (3) years progressive experience in a lead or supervisory role, managing, supporting, and providing program subject matter expertise

Preferred

Experience with reporting software packages or data analysis tools (e.g., SAS, R, Python, or similar)

Experience with Texas Health and Human Services Programs

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, healthcare analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field