Job Description

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist

Solicitation Reference Number (Job ID): 529701745

Client: Department of Information Resources (DIR) / Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Employment Type: Full Time / Contract

Duration: 09/01/2026 08/31/2027 (Estimated 2,008 hours), with potential for extension

Work Location: Strictly ONSITE at 4601 W. Guadalupe, Texas 78751.

• Requirement: Candidates must be LOCAL and already reside in Texas. Out-of-state candidates planning to relocate will not be accepted.
• Note: While the position is strictly onsite, the worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC's discretion, up to 100 percent of the time.
  
  Work Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. Some weekend, evening, or holiday hours may be required based on project needs.
  
  Interview Format: In-Person

I. Description of Services

The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of a Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist to support the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Information Technology division. The Specialist position is considered an expert role requiring comprehensive, authoritative knowledge in data analysis and emerging technologies.

HHSC IT is executing a targeted data curation effort in the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) for Medicaid Reporting on Medicaid Personal Care Services. This development effort will utilize an Agile methodology.

As a Senior Analyst and Tester on the Agile development team, the worker will facilitate the integration of technical data sources across HHS departments. This role empowers HHS staff to effectively develop complex queries-often using AI prompting techniques-to access, synthesize, and report accurate data for official reporting and strategic decision-making.

Role Responsibilities:

Requirements and Testing:

• Work with program areas and project sponsors to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Lead as Test Manager, creating test plans and test cases integrated from Agile sprint cycles, epics, stories, and Waterfall project artifacts.
• Translate complex data requests and operational requirements into clear, actionable queries for AI against complex analytics data sources.
• Explain technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users.

AI Prompting and Data Synthesis:

• Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize data accurately from complex datasets.
• Guide non-technical users in crafting precise prompts to get needed data, ensuring fidelity and accuracy.
• Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs.

Data Reporting and Visualization:

• Extract, integrate, and analyze data from multiple complex internal and external sources to support HHSC program needs.
• Collaborate with end-users and IT leaders to create and validate reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for program monitoring.
• Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly identifying and mitigating AI "hallucinations."
• Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations.

Data Literacy and Training:

• Champion data literacy by developing and conducting AI training sessions for non-technical staff.
• Create clear, comprehensive documentation and tutorials on using AI tools for data synthesis.

Collaboration and Problem-Solving:

• Work closely with data engineering, IT, and Program teams to troubleshoot data-related issues.
• Provide expert guidance on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions.
• Stay up to date on new AI and data analytics tools to continuously improve data access and quality.

II. Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 10 Years: Gathering business requirements and translating complex data requests and operational requirements into clear, actionable queries for complex analytics data sources.
• 10 Years: Explaining technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users.
• 10 Years: Working in a complex data analysis, senior business/systems analyst, and/or data liaison role.
• 10 Years: Strong experience with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• 10 Years: Collaborating with end-users and IT leaders to create and validate reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for official reporting.
• 10 Years: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• 10 Years: Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 Years: Experience with Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse environments.
• 5 Years: Working in a health and human services or similarly regulated environment, with a strong understanding of program data.
• 5 Years: Experience with data governance and data quality principles.
• 2 Years: Championing data literacy by developing and conducting training sessions for non-technical staff.
• 2 Years: Training and mentoring staff with varying levels of data literacy.
• 1 Year: Creating AI prompt catalogs using tools such as Streamlit with Python.
• 1 Year: Applying responsible AI practices and compliance with agency standards.

III. Additional Special Requirements

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to onboarding.
• Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the worker's expense.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote work, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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