Quality Review Unit Data Analyst IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Analyst IV performs complex (journey-level) data collection, reporting, and analysis to monitor, evaluate, and increase efficiencies for the Provider Finance Department. Work involves conducting detailed analysis of and extensive research on data, used for fiscal estimates and deliverables. Includes providing results, monitoring, and implementing data quality. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Data Analyst works with various teams to explore different aspects of a system (people, policy, and processes) to determine why particular areas are performing well or have opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets; of running queries, report writing, and presenting findings; of data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques; and of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in analyzing problems and devising effective solutions, in conducting data searches, in evaluating and translating large amounts of data, and in critical thinking.
• Ability to compile, review, and analyze data; to prepare reports; to maintain accuracy and attention to detail; to communicate effectively; and to provide guidance to others.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization, and familiarity with SQL.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Medical claims data and/or Medicaid claims data and cost reports preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in HHS processes, procedures, and policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data using standard statistical tools, methods, and techniques. Consults with internal and external customers and PFD staff to identify user needs. Compiles and queries data. Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data. Interprets results to identify significant differences in data. Identifies and interprets data patterns and trends and assesses data quality. Cleans and prunes data to discard irrelevant information.
• Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions. Assists in defining, developing, and implementing data standards. Assists in developing data quality measures, analyzing data quality results, and implementing necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement. Assists in developing software applications or programming to use for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
• May develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
• May perform quality assurance and serve as a subject matter expert on data integrity, extraction, and compilation. May guide the selection of data management tools, and the development of standards, usage guidelines, and procedures for those tools. May provide guidance to others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees