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Texas Health and Human Services

Texas Health and Human Services

hhs.texas.gov

14 Jobs

10,583 Employees

About the Company

Overview The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is an agency within the Texas Health and Human Services System. In September 2016, Texas began transforming how it delivers health and human services to qualified Texans, with a goal of making the Health and Human Services System more efficient and effective. Sept. 1, 2017, marked another major milestone in this transformation. The new accountable, restructured system: - Makes it easier for people to find out about the services or benefits for which they may qualify. - Better integrates programs by removing bureaucratic silos and grouping similar programs and services together. - Creates clear lines of accountability within the organization. - Includes well-defined and objective performance metrics for all organizational areas. Texas Health and Human Services now consists of 2 agencies: the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). HHS is headquartered in Austin, TX. Services Provided - Medicaid for families and children - Long-term care for people who are older or have disabilities - SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food benefits and TANF (Temporary Assistance For Needy Families) cash assistance for families Behavior health services - Services to help keep people who are older or who have disabilities in their homes or communities - Services for women or other people with special health needs Oversight of Regulatory Functions - Licensing and credentialing of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living - Licensing child care providers - Managing the day-to-day operations of state supported living centers and state hospitals

Listed Jobs

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Texas Health and Human Services
Job Title
Cybersecurity Analyst III
Job Description
**Job Title:** Cybersecurity Analyst III **Role Summary:** Oversees strategic implementation of information security assurance programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding systems and data. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for security policies, risk assessments, and compliance strategies. **Expectations:** - Lead development and execution of the organization’s Information Security Assurance Program. - Ensure adherence to state/federal regulations (e.g., HIPAA, TAC 202) and internal security policies. - Strategize compliance solutions for governance portfolios and present findings to senior leadership. - Conduct risk assessments and recommend security enhancements based on emerging threats and best practices. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage compliance deliverables for governance portfolios, including audits and regulatory reporting. - Oversee creation, implementation, and documentation of security policies, procedures, and processes. - Guide teams in addressing vulnerabilities and implementing security improvements during audits. - Collaborate on high-visibility IT projects, providing expertise on compliance and security measures. - Develop and deliver training on information security awareness to employees, contractors, and third parties. - Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and integrate emerging technologies/securities practices. **Required Skills:** - Expertise in risk assessment frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). - In-depth knowledge of HIPAA, TAC 202, and other state/federal security regulations. - Strategic planning and policy development experience. - Familiarity with incident response and compliance audit processes. - Strong analytical skills for evaluating security threats and recommending solutions. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. - 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or information security. - Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISA, or CISM.
Austin, United states
On site
27-12-2025
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Job Title
Salesforce Administrator
Job Description
Job Title: Salesforce Administrator Role Summary: Senior-level Salesforce systems administrator responsible for the design, configuration, and production support of the HHSC Grants Management System Salesforce org and its environments. Oversees application health, user management, data integrity, security, and backup processes while serving as subject‑matter expert on Salesforce security assessments and roadmap execution. Expactations: Deliver reliable, secure, and compliant Salesforce operations; proactively improve processes and configurations; maintain accurate documentation; provide timely end‑user support; participate in roadmap and security review initiatives; work independently with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: - Administer and support the HHSC Grants Management System Salesforce org across all environments. - Monitor application health, troubleshoot incidents, and implement solutions to end‑user issues. - Configure and maintain org settings, data models, security controls, user profiles, permission sets, groups, and queues. - Manage data and metadata backups; ensure backup completion and recovery readiness. - Create, update, and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation. - Execute production deployments and coordinate releases. - Serve as subject‑matter expert for Salesforce security assessment reviews. - Participate in team meetings, provide recommendations for process improvements, and support application roadmap strategies. Required Skills: - Advanced Salesforce configuration, administration, and support expertise. - Proficiency in user and data management, security, and backup procedures. - Strong problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation abilities. - Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, etc.). - Competence with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint). - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and deliver results with limited supervision. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Salesforce Certified Administrator (preferred). - Additional Salesforce certifications (Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder) considered a plus.
Austin, United states
On site
30-12-2025
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Job Title
Data Analyst II
Job Description
**Job Title:** Data Analyst II **Role Summary:** Supports quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data and developing databases to enhance care and service quality for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. **Expectations:** Perform routine to moderately complex data analysis, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure data integrity and accessibility under general supervision. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain relational databases and reports using MS Access, Excel, SQL, and electronic health records (EHR). - Design administrative reports and trend analyses to monitor quality of care. - Implement database procedures for tracking quality assurance metrics. - Conduct complex data analysis, identify trends, and present findings to program staff. - Troubleshoot database issues, ensuring security, backup, and recovery protocols. - Respond to ad hoc data requests and serve as liaison with state office data analysts. - Collaborate with QA/QI Council to optimize data collection and analysis strategies. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SQL, and relational database management. - Data analysis, report development, and trend identification. - Experience with EHR systems and data querying. - Collaboration and communication for cross-departmental projects. - Attention to detail for data integrity and accuracy. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in data analysis, health information management, or related field. - Demonstrated expertise in database management and data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, SAS). - Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies preferred.
Corpus christi, United states
On site
30-12-2025
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Job Title
Business Analyst
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**Job Title** Business Analyst – Information Technology BA II **Role Summary** Provide end‑to‑end business analysis for Rapid Application Development (RAD) using Salesforce and the HHSC Grants Management System. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, translating functional needs into technical specifications and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality, well‑documented requirements that enable timely and accurate development within Agile frameworks. - Act as the product owner when required, championing the business perspective throughout the development lifecycle. - Demonstrate independent judgment, proactively identifying process efficiencies and prioritizing business value. **Key Responsibilities** - Elicit, document, and manage business requirements for Salesforce implementations and web‑based enterprise solutions (35%). - Create and maintain a product backlog (themes, epics, user stories, acceptance criteria) and prioritize it in collaboration with stakeholders (20%). - Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies—daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives—ensuring predictable delivery cadence (20%). - Design, execute, and validate functional and user acceptance testing; prepare test cases and oversee UAT to meet acceptance criteria (15%). - Develop deep application expertise, secure stakeholder sign‑off on requirements and priorities, and handle ad‑hoc duties as directed (10%). **Required Skills** - Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodology and associated ceremonies. - Hands‑on knowledge of Salesforce configuration, sandbox usage, and change‑management processes. - Strong business and systems analysis capabilities, including functional specification writing. - Ability to translate complex workflows into clear, actionable requirements. - Excellent collaboration, negotiation, conflict‑resolution, and stakeholder‑management skills. - Competency in SDLC principles and software usability concepts. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. - Preferred certifications: Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Business Analyst, or equivalent Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner). ---
Austin, United states
On site
30-12-2025