Texas Department of State Health Services · 2 weeks ago
Quality and Data Analytics Manager III
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,500/mo - $7,100/mo
2+ years expThe Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking a Quality and Data Analytics Manager III to lead the QADA team within the Accounting Claims Processing unit. This role involves managing daily operations, establishing goals, developing procedures, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while supervising staff and fostering a productive work environment.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the QADA team of the Accounting Claims Processing unit
Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures and staff productivity
Supervises the work of others
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned
Exhibit leadership. Provide vision and technical guidance. Foster a positive environment and ensure productive behavior. Serve as subject matter expert. Set priorities. Ensure infrastructure allows for: continuity of operations, operates effectively and efficiently, produces quality work with accurate output, meets deadlines, complies with applicable laws and regulations, and procedures are documented, followed and reviewed annually
Responsible for audit responses within area, follow section and agency audit protocol, review responses, ensure corrective actions are achievable, monitored, and completed and obtain leadership approval before submission
Proactively resolve known issues; escalating as needed to Accounting Section leadership in writing
Position is a working manager; fill in and/or ensure critical/core tasks are performed
Ensure training and guidance is provided to staff for work to be performed accurately and meet deadlines
Develop and apply measurement tool for productivity and quality of work
Conduct regular meetings to convey information, provide trainings, discuss problems and resolution
Ensure 100% of staff have a current job description and receive a performance evaluation every 12 months
Address conduct and performance issues as needed through coaching and staff development
Ensure staff complete mandatory agency/enterprise training on time and are trained for position they are in and for next level, as appropriate
Develop and approve schedules and leave to ensure business needs are met
Examine turnover of direct reports to identify causes and propose solution to leadership
Management and administrating the daily operations of the Quality and Data Analytics team of the Accounting Claims Processing unit Audit as per policy and procedures, Procard set ups, requested audit documents, Paymaster, USAS IT File, Research delinquent invoices, duplicate payments, outstanding recon items and vendor set up and maintenance
Maintains Invoice Tracking System, Data entry, Accountant assignments, Payment status inquiries and reporting
Develops policy and procedures and schedules for meeting goals processing payments timely
Prioritizes work tasks, and standards for achieving the established reimbursement goals
Conduct interviews and hire and supervise staff
Serves as the agency SME in internal and external work groups for Accounts Payable
Reconcile and provide aging analysis on outstanding invoices
Develops performance measurement criteria by individual and by team include includes number vouchers processed and the average amount of time it takes to complete each voucher to ensure the Claims AP Branch is meeting established goals
Develops and approves individual and teamwork schedules and prioritizes audit types and work task so measurement standards are met
Develops, reviews, and implements Comptroller rules and guidelines, Texas Administrative Code, procedures, and guidelines
Oversees the preparation and production of work products and performance reports
Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal customers
Presents AP policy and answers Program at Regions and program meetings in Central Office
Provides technical guidance and expertise to DSHS AP staff concerning DSHS AP policies and systems usage
Communicates clear simple and concise solutions to agency program issues
Development, implementation and documentation of DSHS AP policies and procedures, productivity tools, queries and reports
Serves as the point of contact for internal and external audits, and the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC) for disaster assistance
Provides formal training to central office program staff and to regional staff at the regional conferences
Performs related duties as assigned that include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations (COOP) activation
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field or 4 years work experience can be substituted
Have at least 2 years management experience
Extensive knowledge of researching financial transactions in USAS and CAPPS
Knowledge of governmental accounting
Knowledge of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Accounting Policy Statements and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal rules regarding expenditures and financial reporting
Skill in use and implementation of automated financial systems, including, CAPPS, HHSAS/ISAS(PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS)
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Skill in Training others
Ability to effectively maintain working relationships
Ability to make independent and sound technical judgements and analyze new situations when they occur
Ability to organize work and to set priorities
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritizes work, and meets deadlines
Ability to review and understand complex technical matters and disseminate information to others
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and government accounting software
Advanced skills and experience in developing, reconciling, and tracking payment
Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate financial reports and schedules
Benefits
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
Company
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Barrett
Senior Advisor to DSHS CFO
Christy Havel Burton
Chief Financial Officer
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