Data Analyst III

Date: Sep 11, 2026 | Location: Austin, TX

About the role

Data Analyst III (DA III) performs moderately complex data collection, reporting and analysis to monitor, evaluate, and increase efficiencies for Acute Care related services. The position is hybrid with two in‑office days per week in Austin; applicants from outside Texas must relocate within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Compile, query, and load data using SQL and other query languages; clean and prepare data for analysis and visualization (30%).
• Enforce data quality measures, identify gaps, errors, anomalies, and coordinate improvements with stakeholders (30%).
• Communicate Provider Finance and Acute Care business processes, negotiate for information, and serve as subject‑matter expert on data integrity (20%).
• Develop high‑quality written reports, consult on data management tools and standards, prepare technical reports, and develop software applications for financial analysis and statistical modeling (15%).
• Perform other duties as assigned to support office and HHSC operations (5%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in social science, business (including accounting and statistics), mathematics, physics, economics, health‑related field, political science, or a closely related field.
• Education and work experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Experience with Medicaid and/or healthcare finance preferred.
• Experience with SQL‑based data querying software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Business Objects, TMHP Software, claims processing engines, SQL, R, SAS, Python.
• Data analysis, statistics, data visualization, medical claims data, funding methods, program rules, Medicare and Medicaid.
• Understanding of Texas legislative process and health and human service programs.
• Data quality and integrity processes; process improvement or quality assurance systems.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse groups and ability to communicate effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to interpret large datasets, develop operating procedures, and present information clearly.
• Independent judgment, goal setting, deadline management, and adaptability to technical and political changes.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $4,801.16 – $7,761.50 per month (pay frequency: monthly).

Schedule

• Shift: Day (first shift), regular full‑time, exempt.
• Telework eligible (subject to agency policies and supervisor discretion).
• Travel up to 5%.