Systems Analyst VII

Posting 21445
-Posted
09/17/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- MMIS Staff APD Internal 90/10

- Computer and Mathematical
-f. $11000 - $14999 per month

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:
  
  Systems Analyst VII
• Job Title:
  
  Systems Analyst VII
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: MMIS Staff APD Internal 90/10
• Posting Number: 21445
• Closing Date: 12/16/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Range: $11,422.00-$11,422.00
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-29
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: None
• Telework:
  None
• Travel:
  None
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  None
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
• Other Locations:
  None
• MOS Codes: ,X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB
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Brief

Job Description:

The System Analyst VII position resides within the TIERS / MES applications and project delivery organization responsible for designing, building, and operating modern application solutions.

Serves as a senior technical leader guiding complex, high-visibility initiatives and advancing the effectiveness of the Medicaid application portfolio.

Leads application portfolio planning, lifecycle management, and prioritization activities to align technology resources with business needs and organizational objectives.

Champions innovation through the practical application of automation, AI capabilities, proven technologies, and industry best practices to improve application quality, service delivery, and operational effectiveness.

Establishes and monitors operational, service, security, and delivery metrics to support portfolio oversight, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.

Provides hands‑on expertise across full‑stack cloud‑native and hybrid application development, CI/CD delivery pipelines, and cloud infrastructure environments.

Collaborates with infrastructure, security, product, operations, and vendor partners to improve application health, manage risk, and deliver high‑quality, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1. Provide technical leadership for critical initiatives (25%)

Provide technical leadership and guidance for complex, high-visibility initiatives; evaluate solution options; resolve technical challenges; and promote delivery of reliable, secure, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions.

2. Drive continuous improvement and technology advancement (25%)

Lead efforts to improve application quality, operational efficiency, supportability, and service delivery through process improvements, technology adoption, automation, and industry best practices.

3. Lead application portfolio operations and lifecycle management (20%)

Oversee application portfolio planning, lifecycle management, and prioritization activities to maintain a healthy, supportable, and cost‑effective application environment aligned with business needs.

4. Establish portfolio performance measurement and reporting practices (15%)

Develop and maintain portfolio performance measures, operational and security metrics, key performance indicators, dashboards, and executive reporting to support…