Rural Texas Strong IT Business Analyst III

Job Details

Date:
Mar 3, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional

Title:

Rural Texas Strong IT Business Analyst III

Job Title: Information Technology BA III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: OBBBA RHTP PFD Admin

Posting Number: 14355

Closing Date: 05/02/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 15%

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

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IT,Z Prefix

The Rural Texas Strong Information Technology (IT) Business Analyst reports to the Rural Texas Strong Program Manager in the Provider Finance Department within the Chief Financial Officer Division at the Health and Human Services Commission. This position is responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of initiatives related to the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This role will be primarily responsible for information technology related initiatives and work in conjunction with other program and procurement staff. The IT Business Analyst will serve as a liaison between the program area within the agency and stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the information technology department to identify and monitor initiatives related to IT improvements in rural healthcare. This role performs highly complex (senior-level) business analysis work and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Serves as a liaison by providing consultation, documentation, and direction to other areas with regard to analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation. (30%)
• Develops and/or reviews complex system documents to convey program requirements and support efficient system design. (25%)
• Monitors the maintenance and enhancement of rural health systems to ensure proper functionality. (20%)
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to complete projects and service requests; and define, assign, and evaluate their work. (10%)
• Review complex project deliverables such as charters, design documentation, test plans, and risk assessment plans; and provide comments and suggestions to document owners. (10%)
• Performs related work as assigned. (5%)

• Experience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) and systems development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience applying business and management principles in project or program settings, including strategic planning, resource allocation, coordination of staff, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with healthcare-related technologies, systems, or platforms.
• Experience implementing or supporting network, system, application, and data security controls, including the use of security standards, benchmarks, tools, or frameworks (e.g., access controls, data protection, monitoring, or incident response).
• Experience supporting or working within health and human services programs and/or procurement processes (preferred).
• Experience working with or evaluating artificial intelligence, automation, or advanced analytics technologies in an operational or project context (preferred).
• Experience recommending, implementing, or delivering security solutions based on documented business or technical requirements.
• Experience conducting business analysis, including evaluating information technology applications, policies, or processes, and developing solutions to identified issues.
• Experience using standard business and productivity software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio, to prepare documentation, reports, or executive-level briefing materials.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting technical documentation, regulations, policies, or system specifications, and translating business or user requirements into technical or functional requirements.
• Experience applying enterprise risk management principles, including threat…