Serve as a senior business/systems analyst and test manager for PMAS Medicaid reporting. Gather business and technical requirements, translate complex data requests into queries and test plans, develop AI prompts and prompt libraries, extract and validate data, build and validate reports/dashboards, champion data literacy and train users, and ensure data governance, compliance, and quality across HHS reporting workflows.
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of 1 Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist and the specifications outlined in this document for the above-named customer.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered “works made for hire” and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
HHSC IT is doing a targeted data curation in the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) for Medicaid Reporting on Medicaid Personal Care Services.
This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at HHSC for the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS).
As a senior analyst and tester on the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:
Overview
The Worker will serve as a senior Business/Systems analyst gathering business and technical requirements, data requirements, business rules, acceptance criteria, including non-visualization business requirements, and then translating to test plans, test scenarios and test cases for a full requirements traceability matrix. The worker will facilitate integration of technical data sources across the Health and Human Services (HHS) departments and agencies. This role empowers HHS staff to effectively develop complex queries, often using AI prompting techniques to access, synthesize, and report accurate data for official, agency reporting and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of HHS programs and data, strong history of BI/DW development, and exceptional communication abilities to bridge the gap between technical data systems and operational users in the emerging context of AI.
Responsibilities
• Requirements and Testing
o Work with program areas and project sponsor to gather business requirements and translate into technical specifications.
o Lead as Test Manager creating test plans and test cases that integrate from Agile sprint cycles, epics and stories, as well as Waterfall project plans and all project artifacts
o Translate complex data requests and operational requirements into clear, actionable queries for AI against complex analytics data sources.
o Explain technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users.
• AI Prompting and Data Synthesis
o Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize data accurately from complex datasets.
o Guide non-technical users in crafting precise prompts to get the data they need, ensuring fidelity and accuracy.
o Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs.
• Data Reporting and Visualization
o Extract, integrate, and analyze data from multiple complex internal and external sources to support HHS program needs.
o Collaborate with end-users and performance analysts or IT internal leaders to create and validate reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting.
o Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly with respect to identifying and mitigating hallucinations.
o Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations.
• Data Literacy and Training
o Champion data literacy across the organization by developing and conducting AI training sessions for non-technical staff.
o Create clear, comprehensive documentation and tutorials on using AI tools for data synthesis.
o Promote a data-driven culture by enabling and empowering all employees to effectively utilize data and AI.
• Collaboration and Problem-Solving
o Work closely with data engineering, IT, and Program teams to troubleshoot data-related issues and address inconsistencies and mitigation strategies.
o Provide expert guidance to program staff on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions.
o Stay up to date on new AI and data analytics tools and techniques to continuously improve data access, data quality and reporting.
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.
YearsRequired/Preferred
Experience
10
Required
Experience gathering business requirements and translating complex data requests and operational requirements into clear, actionable queries for complex analytics data sources
10
Required
Experience explaining technical findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to end-users.
10
Required
Experience in a complex data analysis, senior business/systems analyst, and/or data liaison role.
10
Required
Strong experience with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
10
Required
Experience collaborating with end-users and performance analysts or IT internal leaders to create and validate reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting.
10
Required
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
10
Required
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau.
5
Preferred
Experience with Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse
5
Preferred
Experience working in a health and human services or similarly regulated environment, with a strong understanding of program data and reporting requirements.
5
Preferred
Experience with data governance and data quality principles
2
Preferred
Experience championing data literacy across the organization by developing and conducting training sessions for non-technical staff.
2
Preferred
Experience training and mentoring staff with varying levels of data literacy.
1
Preferred
Experience with creating AI prompt catalogs using tools such as Streamlit with Python.
1
Preferred
Experience applying responsible AI practices and compliance with agency standards.
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