Data Project Analyst

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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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Date:
Dec 11, 2025

Location:

AUSTIN, TX, US, 78751

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  Data Project Analyst
• Job Title: Data Analyst III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Data and Technology
• Posting Number: 11963
• Closing Date: 02/09/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22
• Salary Range: $6,562.50 - $6,562.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

• Coordinates, plans, supports and evaluates the operation of the Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Detection System (MFADS) system, and makes recommendations for system modifications and updates. Monitors and reports upon project and issue status. Interprets historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated for MFADS and other utilization review systems and processes.
  
  Provides support for OIG Sharepoint sites. (25%)
• Engages in external-facing collaboration and communication both inside and outside of the agency and across OIG units, including but not limited to: OIG program area customers, OIG executive team, contractors/vendors, IT resources and other stakeholders. Will be the primary support for system operations and training related to MFADS and other utilization review systems and processes. (20%)
• Manages and supports project management activities. Establishes project goals and objectives, exercises sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzes complex information and develops plans to address identified issues. Identifies project risks and gaps and directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff. (25%)
• Provides technical and operational support to OIG staff for the MFADS and assists in training related to business processes and utilization review systems used by OIG staff. (10%)
• Researches, reviews, and performs case-specific analytical work on large datasets involving cases of suspected fraud, waste, and abuse to support active reviews and investigations. (10%)
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing data analysis and findings to internal customers by way of reports, visualizations, trainings, and presentations. (5%)
• Performs other duties necessary to achieve the mission of the Office of Inspector General. Keeps manager informed as required or as necessary. Statewide travel of about 5% may be required. (5%)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to IT projects that are highly complex in scope.
• Knowledge of Agile project management practices.
• Skill in project management monitoring, addressing changes in scope and budget, and the use of a computer and applicable software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets, running queries, report writing, and presenting findings, data mining, and segmentation techniques; and of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
• Skill in using formulas and manipulating large databases in Excel, Access or other spreadsheet software.
• Skill in critical thinking, analyzing problems, and devising effective solutions.
• Knowledge of state health and human services programs and related data.
• Skill in verbal and written communication essential to effectively interacting with OIG customers, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff.
• Skill utilizing Business Objects or similar software to complete research and to develop reports.
• Ability to work in teams that may cross functions, departments, and/or agencies.
• Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple…