Date: Aug 8, 2025
Location:AUSTIN, TX
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Functional Title: Manager V
Job Title: Manager V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Medicaid/CHIP Data Analytics
Posting Number: 7668
Closing Date: 02/06/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,581.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Manager V is selected by and reports to the Director of Medicaid CHIP Data Analytics (MCDA), within the Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP). The Manager V performs highly advanced (senior-level) management work overseeing the daily operations and activities of the MCDA Data Management team within DAP. The Manager V of the Data Management team is responsible for establishing and implementing strategic goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities and strategies for more effective database administration operations and planning; providing for the efficient and effective storage, retrieval, customization, and archiving of data to ensure integrated database systems; planning, developing, and implementing database policies and procedures; and maintaining and verifying data integrity. Duties also include presenting to program staff and executive leadership and serving on workgroups and committees to coordinate and develop Medicaid CHIP policy standards related to data management, data quality, and data integrity. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of Medicaid CHIP Data Management team staff. Works under limited supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Programs and services provided by HHS agencies. Knowledge of patient level health and demographic data (e.g., Census, Vital, Medicaid, and CHIP data).
Data systems and applications used by HHS agencies.
Data analysis techniques. Knowledge of scientific research methods, statistical techniques, mathematics, geographical concepts and their application to data analytics.
Computer programming principles, spreadsheet macros, and database design.
Database design, querying and reporting tools.
Skill in:
Database management and querying.
Transforming and loading datasets into database systems.
Using SAS, SPSS, SQL, ACCESS, Business Objects or other statistical and database management software.
Database management and querying.
Transforming and loading datasets into database systems.
SQL scripting.
Using scripting languages, such as Visual Basic, Python, PowerShell, or similar language to automate tasks.
Effective oversight to include planning, development and implementation of systems and processes.
Communicating with all levels of staff with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
Ability to:
Direct, manage, coordinate, and organize department activities, and establish goals and objectives that support the department’s goals and objectives.
Devise solutions to administrative, operational, and technical problems.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
Prepare concise reports.
Review, analyze, and execute organizational plans.
Plan, organize, and conduct data analytic projects.
Work in a team and to communicate effectively.
Develop and interpret statistical data charts, maps, and tables.
Interpret and publish data analytic findings.
Exercise independent judgment and show initiative.
Maintain detailed and organized documentation of data analytic projects.
Train, lead, assign, and prioritize staff workloads.
Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
Analyze complex data systems and issues and develop enhancements or recommendations for improvement.
Research, develop and evaluate policies, processes, and procedures, and to implement them.
Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate diplomacy in dealings with others.

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but 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. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor’s Office - Job Descriptions.

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