Texas Health and Human Services
Medicaid Data Management Team Lead
– Texas Health and Human Services
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Closing Date: 01/23/2026
Location: Austin, TX
Functional Title: Medicaid Data Management Team Lead
Job Title: Database Administrator IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Medicaid/CHIP Data Analytics
Posting Number: 12256
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $9,439.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Available
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: Austin
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Brief Job Description:
Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis, data research, database management, and application development assignments for the Medicaid Data Management (MDM) team in Medicaid CHIP Data Analytics (MCDA) in the Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP) to detect data trends and anomalies, optimize health outcomes, and provide MCS and HHSC executive management with data-informed decision-making information. Responsibilities include detailed data set analysis, data needs assessment, acquisition, cleaning, standardization, extraction, transformation, loading, designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining computer applications to automate routine tasks, and mentoring MCDA team members. May supervise the work of others as the Team Lead. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1:
Consults and coordinates with MCDA, DAP and MCS staff to identify potential areas for increased efficiencies through automation. Designs, develops, codes, tests, implements, and maintains computer applications and documentation to implement those efficiencies (40%).
EJF 2:
Consults and coordinates with MCDA, DAP and MCS staff to identify business needs related to Medicaid, CHIP and reference data in various HHS and other systems and transforms research and reporting requirements into DA/DAP data systems. Acquires, extracts, cleans, transforms and loads required datasets into DA/DAP database systems. Mentors DA staff in the use of data systems (40%).
EJF 3:
Prepares and reviews a variety of written, oral, and graphical deliverables containing analyses of MCS and other relevant data (15%). May supervise and direct the work of others (5%).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Principles, practices, and techniques of computer databases, programming, and systems design.
Computer operations, systems, and procedures.
Project control and cost estimating techniques.
Computer database application systems.
Computer programming languages.
Data processing flowcharting techniques.
Database structures and theories.
Current database technologies.
Data analysis, evaluation, and testing techniques and protocols with an emphasis on online analytics processing.
Skilled in complex problem solving and critical thinking; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability To:
Explain complex technical information and provide training to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise.
Identify and define user task needs.
Process information logically.
Conduct short‑range and long‑range project planning studies.
Communicate effectively.
Supervise the work of others.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Experience in writing SQL or PL/SQL code.
Experience in using Excel.
Experience in using selected software such as Snowflake, Oracle SQL Developer, Cognos, Tableau, Oracle Reports, ArcGIS, Python, or Business Intelligence tools.
Experience in data extraction and report layout and design.
Experience in writing executive level reports – including white papers, graphical representation of data, synthesizing the data, interpretation of the data.
Additional Information: N/A
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria may include, but are not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.
ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre‑Employment Checks And Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 Form.
Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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– Texas Health and Human Services
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Closing Date: 01/23/2026
Location: Austin, TX
Functional Title: Medicaid Data Management Team Lead
Job Title: Database Administrator IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Medicaid/CHIP Data Analytics
Posting Number: 12256
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $9,439.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework: Available
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Job Location City: Austin
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Brief Job Description:
Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis, data research, database management, and application development assignments for the Medicaid Data Management (MDM) team in Medicaid CHIP Data Analytics (MCDA) in the Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP) to detect data trends and anomalies, optimize health outcomes, and provide MCS and HHSC executive management with data-informed decision-making information. Responsibilities include detailed data set analysis, data needs assessment, acquisition, cleaning, standardization, extraction, transformation, loading, designing, coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining computer applications to automate routine tasks, and mentoring MCDA team members. May supervise the work of others as the Team Lead. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1:
Consults and coordinates with MCDA, DAP and MCS staff to identify potential areas for increased efficiencies through automation. Designs, develops, codes, tests, implements, and maintains computer applications and documentation to implement those efficiencies (40%).
EJF 2:
Consults and coordinates with MCDA, DAP and MCS staff to identify business needs related to Medicaid, CHIP and reference data in various HHS and other systems and transforms research and reporting requirements into DA/DAP data systems. Acquires, extracts, cleans, transforms and loads required datasets into DA/DAP database systems. Mentors DA staff in the use of data systems (40%).
EJF 3:
Prepares and reviews a variety of written, oral, and graphical deliverables containing analyses of MCS and other relevant data (15%). May supervise and direct the work of others (5%).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Principles, practices, and techniques of computer databases, programming, and systems design.
Computer operations, systems, and procedures.
Project control and cost estimating techniques.
Computer database application systems.
Computer programming languages.
Data processing flowcharting techniques.
Database structures and theories.
Current database technologies.
Data analysis, evaluation, and testing techniques and protocols with an emphasis on online analytics processing.
Skilled in complex problem solving and critical thinking; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability To:
Explain complex technical information and provide training to individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise.
Identify and define user task needs.
Process information logically.
Conduct short‑range and long‑range project planning studies.
Communicate effectively.
Supervise the work of others.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Experience in writing SQL or PL/SQL code.
Experience in using Excel.
Experience in using selected software such as Snowflake, Oracle SQL Developer, Cognos, Tableau, Oracle Reports, ArcGIS, Python, or Business Intelligence tools.
Experience in data extraction and report layout and design.
Experience in writing executive level reports – including white papers, graphical representation of data, synthesizing the data, interpretation of the data.
Additional Information: N/A
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria may include, but are not limited to those listed in this posting. All active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.
ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre‑Employment Checks And Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify. You must bring your I‑9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I‑9 Form.
Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
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