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Functional Title: Eligibility and Utilization Reporting Director Job Title: Director II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: DAP Analytics & Decision Sup Posting Number: 18111 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,015.16- $9,975.00 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-27 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0
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1.Brief Job Description
The Eligibility and Utilization Reporting Directors within the Data Dissemination and Program Reporting Unit are responsible for establishing departmental objectives for the Unit. Perform advanced managerial activities providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Unit. The Director IIs oversee the effective use of data for reporting and analyses through consultation with other units and departments within the agency, and with other State and Federal partners. Inform and oversee technical staff in data gathering, the development of data systems to fulfill legislative or other policy mandates, and researching, analyzing, and furnishing findings to Executive-level staff. Represent the agency on workgroups and committees to coordinate and develop health and human services policy initiatives related to data analytics. Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
2.Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1: Directs Unit activities; provides leadership. Plans, implements and evaluates initiatives impacting health and human services programs in Texas in accordance with state and federal laws. Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with legislative mandates and the HHSC strategic plan. Develops and establishes the Unit's priorities and standards for achieving goals. Plans, develops, implements and coordinates policies of the Unit. Collaborates with HHSC areas and HHS agencies in implementing initiatives and projects that support the Unit's goals and objectives. Develops and implements techniques for analyzing program activities; identifies need to revise program. Provides input and recommendations to executive management on the development and implementation of policies directed at improving health and human services programs and policies. Time Spent: 30%
EJF 2: Ensures coordination and collaboration of Unit activities; oversees the analysis of data for use in management planning, cost accounting, and program planning. Oversees the development, preparation and dissemination of materials in response to requests from HHS programs, legislators, executive management or other external stakeholders. Oversees, monitors, evaluates, and develops resources and planning strategies to improve data reporting and analyses; participates in planning and development of agency administrative processes when analyzing data for efficiency and effectiveness. Time Spent: 20%
EJF 3: Develops and maintains partnerships with HHS programs, governmental agencies, academic institutions, stakeholder organizations, and researchers. Ensures coordination and collaboration of Unit activities for the planning, development, and implementation of programs related to data collection and reporting. Promotes collaboration between stakeholders to build a shared strategy for policy planning and evaluation, improvement of management accountability, and the means to reach program objectives and requirements. Oversees the coordination and participation in special assignments and projects relating to information systems and data collection. Time Spent: 10%
EJF 4: Represents HHSC as a subject matter expert at public hearings and meetings with legislative officials, state and federal agency officials, consumer representatives, advocacy groups, committees and conferences or seminars. Participates as a panelist or speaker on various state and local workshops. Time Spent: 10%
EJF 5: Reviews results of studies and data analyses to provide direction and guidance. Initiates, develops, and prepares reports, briefing documents, issue papers, correspondence, bill analyses, and memorandums for executive management review and decision-making. Time Spent: 10%
EJF 6: Develops and reviews budgets and provides final approval of unit budget. Time Spent: 10%
EJF 7: Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others. Time Spent: 10%
3.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of strategic planning, performance budgeting, and the Legislative Appropriations Request process.
Knowledge of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
Knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and their application to data analysis.
Knowledge of measurement, testing, and evaluation, and of computer application on statistical models.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting statistical, analytical methods and procedures, and use of demographic information, forecasting, and trend analysis.
Skill in organizing research findings and developing creative solutions for presentation and implementation.
Skill in developing presentations.
Skill in writing concise reports.
Ability to interpret program directives and policies.
Ability to plan and coordinate activities.
Ability to organize tasks and projects.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including presenting research results in non-technical language.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
Ability to provide leadership.
4. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications (please indicate "N/A" if none apply)
N/A
5.Initial Screening Criteria
Five years of experience in a field related to the agency program is required. Four years college in data analytics, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, computer technology, or a related field is preferred. Master's degree or higher is preferred. Two years of experience in a management or supervisory role is required.
6.Additional Information (this is optional)
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