Senior Quality Data Analyst in Austin, TX

Description

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Functional Title: Senior Quality Data Analyst 
Job Title: Data Analyst V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Healthcare Transformation Wvr 
Posting Number: 12286 
Closing Date: 01/05/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,010.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 5% 
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: Austin 
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Brief Job Description:

The Delivery System Quality & Innovation (DSQI) Unit within the Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Office of Quality and Program Improvement (QPI) seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Quality Data Analyst (Data Analyst V). The DSQI team develops and implements quality improvement programs, provides technical assistance to stakeholders to increase the adoption of best practices, and evaluates the effectiveness of quality programs and interventions.

The Senior Quality Data Analyst reports to the DSQI Data Strategy Manager, working under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. The Senior Quality Data Analyst will serve as lead on priority data validation work necessary for the State's compliance with certain federal Medicaid managed care and Texas Administrative Code rules. This position will work with HHSC's information technology (IT) team on data accuracy, system improvements, and ongoing maintenance of nursing facility  Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) extracted data and the technical specifications of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) for the nursing facility Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) directed payment program (DPP). The  Senior Quality Data Analyst will also integrate and manage MDS 3.0 data throughout QPI to ensure all MDS 3.0 data extractions, QM calculations and reports meet requirements and published specifications. Priority focus will be on managing MDS reports used by the Quality Monitoring Program (QMP) to inform their work in addressing conditions that could be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of Texas Medicaid nursing facility residents.

The Senior Quality Data Analyst will conduct data collection, management, analysis, and visualization for DSQI's initiatives, support the development of a new Microsoft Dataverse with integrated Power Apps, and create reporting and data collection templates using Microsoft Excel. The  Senior Quality Data Analyst will provide guidance to team members responsible for data collection, data analysis and visualization and serve as a subject matter expert on data analyses and findings.

The Senior Quality Data Analyst must have advanced data management and analysis capabilities; proficient in structured query language (SQL) ; strong critical thinking, project management, and communication skills; and expertise in using software tools in the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Excel. The  Senior Quality Data Analyst must have a deep understanding of  the technical specifications of the MDS 3.0 (QM) and  Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) concepts and associated software. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously learn, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EJF 1 MDS Data Integration and Management (60%)

• Integrate and manage MDS 3.0 data throughout QPI, ensuring that MDS 3.0 data issues are consistently addressed across QPI projects.
• Serve as a liaison with HHSC's IT team on their MDS 3.0 data work.
• Ongoing review of QIPP MDS 3.0 Quality measure calculations for data accuracy, identifying system improvements, and ongoing maintenance updates.
• Ongoing management of MDS 3.0 reports used by QMP for data accuracy.

EJF 2 Non-MDS Data Analysis (20%)

• Conduct data collection, management analysis, and visualization for other non-MDS DSQI's initiatives, including the other DPPs and the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model.
• Create reporting and data collection templates using Microsoft Excel.
• Support the development of a new Microsoft Dataverse with integrated Power Apps for quality data monitoring, analysis, and evaluation.
• Query and analyze data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on data analysis and findings.
• Make data-driven recommendations for DSQI and QMP's MDS initiatives.

EJF 4 Team Collaboration (10%)

• Mentor and guide DSQI team members who are responsible for data collection, analysis, and visualization, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Mentor and guide QMP team members who use MDS reports.

EJF 5 Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Draft written documents ensuring professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
• Draft and provide presentations to agency leadership and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of MDS 3.0 QM and ETL  concepts and associated software.
• Knowledge of data table design and analytic methods.
• Knowledge of health care quality improvement, including health care quality metrics and common data sources used for health care quality performance monitoring and analysis.
• Advanced skills in developing data collection and reporting templates using Microsoft Excel.
• Skill in using software tools, such as the Microsoft Power Platform, to design data tables for monitoring and analysis.
• Advanced skill in managing large datasets and conducting data analysis and visualization.
• Advanced skill in reviewing and writing SQL.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in critical thinking and developing creative, workable solutions to complex problems and policy issues.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in synthesizing complex and technical information and translating it into easily understandable and concise documents and oral presentations.
• Ability to achieve goals through teamwork; and judiciously set, manage, and balance team and individual responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Work experience in a field related to health and human services data analysis, quality performance measurement, or research. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a relevant field such as public health, public administration, public policy, sociology, social work, statistics, or research methods. Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department.

Master's degree with course work in a field relevant to public health, public administration, public policy, sociology, social work, statistics, research methods, or another related field is preferred. Expertise with Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Excel preferred.

Additional Information:

This position will require in-person attendance.

An in-basket exercise may be administered. The posted salary range extends from the minimum to the maximum of the range. Any offer is contingent on available funding as well as the applicant's qualifications as well as the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual Chapter 7.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those 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.

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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.