Texas Medicaid and CHIP systems Business Analyst-Local to Austin TX
The primary work location will be, Austin, TX 78751.
Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK).
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.
The primary work location(s) will be at Austin, TX 78751.
The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Min 5 years of experience, served as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams (i.e., Architecture, Project Delivery, Application Sustain, etc.). Strong experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing raw data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology, and any project management experience with PMP are a huge plus.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
Working in a SAFe environment on a major system modernization project and ongoing enhancement efforts for existing Medicaid applications. The Worker will be a part of the team responsible for providing project and product oversight of the Medicaid IT-Contracted Systems efforts, integrated projects, and support of dependent efforts. The Worker will support and provide oversight of documentation and delivery of application enhancements as part of the Medicaid IT-Contracted systems applications team. Additionally, this Worker will assist as an IT stakeholder for various IT application enhancement initiatives with multiple Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) vendors. The Worker will assist in creating processes and documentation to ensure a consistent understanding and approach to align with the agency direction for an integrated solution.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems.
3 Preferred Working in an Agile environment (preferably SAFe)
3 Preferred Experience and knowledge of Texas HHSC processes as well as Texas Medicaid and CHIP systems.
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 04/20/2026 and are expected to complete by 06/30/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 750 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.