Quality Report Specialist

• Excellent health benefits,

Date:
Sep 9, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Quality Report Specialist

Job Title:

Program Specialist VI

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Quality Oversight

Posting Number: 20765

Closing Date: 09/23/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,701.75

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23

Shift: Day

Additional Shift

Telework:
Eligible for 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:

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) division seek a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Specialist VI to serve as the Quality Report Specialist within the Quality Reporting Unit in the Quality Data Analytics and Reporting Department. The Quality Report Specialist reports to the Quality Reporting Unit Manager (or designee) and performs advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical work supporting the planning, development, coordination, and submission of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required reports.

This position works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, and is not supervisory but may assign, oversee, and prioritize the work of others. The Quality Report Specialist plays a critical role in supporting compliance with CMS requirements related to Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers including the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program, Texas Healthcare Transformation and Quality Improvement Program (THTQIP) and STAR+PLUS Home and Community-based Services (HCBS) authorized under THTQIP authority.

This position also supports future implementation efforts for federal reporting under the CMS Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule (CMS-2442-F). Responsibilities include coordinating, developing, and completing high-quality, timely reports, interpreting federal guidance, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of reported data. The role requires cross-functional coordination, project management, trend identification and analysis, and the ability to manage multiple reporting priorities.

MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to MCS’s mission by supporting quality reporting activities. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.

(40%) Reporting and Federal Compliance: Coordinates and leads the development, review, and submission of assigned federally required reports. Interprets CMS guidance, special terms and conditions, and related regulations to ensure accurate and compliant reporting. Ensure reports are complete and submitted in accordance with established federal timelines and requirements. Prepares implementation updates, performance narratives, metrics context descriptions, and responses to report inquiries.

Identifies reporting risks, discrepancies, or compliance concerns and develops and recommends corrective actions. Maintains knowledge of evolving federal reporting requirements related to assigned reports to support ongoing compliance.

(25%) Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring: Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources to identify trends, variances, and performance indicators. Reviews data outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with federal…