Human Services Programs Research Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Healthcare
Public Health, Data Scientist
Date:
Oct 5, 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.
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Functional
Title:
Human Services Programs Research Specialist
Job Title: Research Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: DAP Analytics & Decision Sup
Posting Number: 22090
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: ,,,8850,15AX,35F,38A,49A,683X,783X,CYB
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Research Specialist (RS) V within the Human Services Programs team under the Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP) at the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS). This position offers the unique opportunity to drive meaningful policy decisions for essential state programs like Medicaid and SNAP using highly advanced data analytics. You will work at the forefront of health and human services innovation, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape data systems that directly impact millions of lives across Texas.
Core Responsibilities
- Program Evaluation & Research:
Developing and implementing advanced research and study designs for state programs including Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and TANF. - Statistical Analysis:
Applying advanced statistical methods to eligibility data and writing complex code/scripts for computer-based statistical applications. - Reporting & Policy Support:
Preparing technical reports, studies, and data deliverables to assist administration, legislative entities, and policy analysts in decision-making. - Collaboration & Consultation:
Providing data reporting guidance to internal staff, testing new analytical methodologies, and working with HHS IT to build necessary data systems. - Leadership:
Coordinating and guiding the work of other team members.
EJF 1 (30%) Plans and/or conducts highly advanced research on the agency’s programs. Plans and designs study procedures for program evaluation such as TANF, Food Stamps, and Medicaid related programs;
Develops and implements research methods and analytical procedures; assesses validity of statistical methods and/or procedures for appropriate application; applies advanced statistical methods to health and human services related data; coordinates project design, planning, statistical analysis, and/or reporting; and writes advanced scripts and code for computer based statistics applications.
EJF 2 (30%) Prepares a variety of reports, studies, and other deliverables containing analyses of health and human services data related to TANF, Food Stamps, and Medicaid related programs, the methods and procedures used, and relevant sources referenced for the administration and policy analysts, Texas Legislature, Governor’s Office, other state agencies, and special interest groups.
EJF 3 (20%) Provides consultation and assistance to internal staff and other HHS agencies in developing methods and strategies for…
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