Data Strategy Manager

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Functional Title: Data Strategy Manager 
Job Title: Data Analyst V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: QMP Administration 
Posting Number: 9322 
Closing Date: 10/03/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 
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:  
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Brief Job Description:

The Delivery System Quality & Innovation (DSQI) Unit within the Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) Office of Quality and Program Improvement seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of the DSQI Data Strategy Manager (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 DSQI Data Strategy Manager reports to the DSQI Director, working under limited supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position is part of the DSQI leadership team and will regularly collaborate with the other DSQI managers on strategic team planning. This position will supervise staff.

The DSQI Data Strategy Manager will lead the DSQI team’s data management and analytics strategy. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing the overall strategy for data collection, management, analysis, and visualization for DSQI’s initiatives, such as Texas’ directed payment programs and the Maternal Opioid Misuse Model; developing and managing a new Microsoft Dataverse with integrated Power Apps; and developing reporting and data collection templates using Microsoft Excel. The Data Analyst V will provide guidance and direction to team members responsible for data collection, data analyses and visualization; develop and manage technical assistance activities and resources for providers; work with stakeholders to advance identified quality goals; and serve as a subject matter expert on data analyses and findings.

The DSQI Data Strategy Manager must have strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills; advanced data management and analysis capabilities; expertise in using software tools in the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Excel. The Data Analyst V must have a deep understanding of Medicaid programs and health care quality improvement to inform their data strategy approach and a commitment to achieving excellence in healthcare service delivery. 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 Strategic Planning (25%)

• Establish strategic direction for data management and analytics to best support DSQI’s initiatives.
• Monitor progress on implementing strategy and update as needed.
• Consult internal and external stakeholders to identify user data needs to inform the overall data management and analytics strategy.

EJF 2 Data Management and Analytics (25%)

• Manage DSQI’s data collection, analysis, and visualization processes.
• Design a Microsoft Dataverse with integrated Power Apps for quality data monitoring, analysis, and evaluation.
• Query and analyze data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques, and coach staff in these processes.
• Make data-driven recommendations for DSQI’s initiatives.

EJF 3 Staff Supervision (25%)

• Manage the day-to-day activities of two staff, setting clear performance expectations, providing direction and resources to empower staff in producing high quality work.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, offer constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional growth within the team.

EJF 4 Program Planning & Team Leadership (15%)

• Collaborate with the DSQI management team to establish strategies, priorities, goals, and objectives for the DSQI team.
• Mentor and guide DSQI team members who are responsible for data collection, analysis, and visualization, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Stay current with federal and state Medicaid regulations relevant to current data analysis projects.
• Serve as a point of contact during audits and reviews, facilitating communication and providing necessary documentation.

EJF 5 Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Review and draft written documents ensuring professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, accuracy, and clarity.
• Review, draft, and provide presentations to agency leadership and external stakeholders. Serve as agency spokesperson in matters related to DSQI initiatives.
• Foster effective communication between the DSQI team and other HHSC departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.
• Knowledge of key concepts of health care delivery system reform, alternative payments models, or population health.
• Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid and CHIP programs, services, and requirements.
• Skill 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.
• Skill in managing large datasets and conducting data analysis and visualization.
• 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.
• Skill in serving in a leadership role, demonstrating a high standard of professionalism, personal accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to plan, assign, motivate, and supervise the work of others to obtain a standard of excellence in their work and to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• 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 or 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.