Apply on Employer Site

Texas Health and Human Services · 14 hours ago

Data Project Analyst

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$6,562.50/mo - $6,562.50/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Data Project Analyst will perform project management work and provide technical system and data support related to the development and implementation of data projects and strategic initiatives within the agency.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinates, plans, supports and evaluates the operation of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Detection System (MFADS) system, and makes recommendations for system modifications and updates. Monitors and reports upon project and issue statues. Interprets historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated for MFADS and other utilization review systems and processes. Provides support for OIG Sharepoint sites. (25%)

Engages in external-facing collaboration and communication both inside and outside of the agency and across OIG units, including but not limited to: OIG program area customers, OIG executive team, contractors/vendors, IT resources and other stakeholders. Will be the primary support for system operations and training related to MFADS and other utilization review systems and processes. (20%)

Manages and supports project management activities. Establishes project goals and objectives, exercises sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzes complex information and develops plans to address identified issues. Identifies project risks and gaps and directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff. (25%)

Provides technical and operational support to OIG staff for the Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Detection System (MFADS) and assists in training related to business processes and utilization review systems used by OIG staff. (10%)

Researches, reviews, and performs case-specific analytical work on large datasets involving cases of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse to support active reviews and investigations. (10%)

Effectively communicates verbally and in writing data analysis and findings to internal customers by way of reports, visualizations, trainings, and presentations (5%)

Performs other duties necessary to achieve the mission of the Office of Inspector General. Keeps manager informed as required or as necessary. Statewide travel of about 5% may be required. (5%)

Qualification

Data AnalysisHealthcare DataProject ManagementAgile PracticesExcel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsIndependent JudgmentBusiness ObjectsReport WritingCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in a related field. Education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis

Minimum of 2 years experience working on Texas Medicaid and/or OIG system development

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a project manager, project coordinator, or program specialist working on large, complex systems related projects

Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to IT projects that are highly complex in scope

Knowledge of Agile project management practices

Skill in project management monitoring, addressing changes in scope and budget, and the use of a computer and applicable software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets, running queries, report writing, and presenting findings, data mining, and segmentation techniques; and of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data

Skill in using formulas and manipulating large databases in EXCEL, Access or other spreadsheet software

Skill in critical thinking, analyzing problems, and devising effective solutions

Knowledge of state health and human services programs and related data

Skill in verbal and written communication skills essential to effectively interacting with OIG customers, leadership, and stakeholders

Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff

Skill utilizing Business Objects or similar software to complete research and to develop reports

Ability to work in teams that may cross functions, departments and/or agencies

Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects/assignments/responsibilities in a fast-paced environment under time constraints