TX DIR-Business Analyst 3-

Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES


Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 3 Business Analyst 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Business Analyst 3 Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.


Reviews analyzes and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping and reengineering. Prepares solution options risk identification and financial analyses such as cost/benefit ROI buy/build etc. Writes detailed description of user needs program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.



The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of three (3) Business Analyst Level 3 hereafter referred to as Worker who meet the general qualifications of a Business Analyst Level 3 and the specifications outlined in this document for the above-named customer.

The HHSC Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services and Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) section provides services to Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. PASRR is a federally required process to identify people with mental illness intellectual disability or developmental disability who apply to or reside in a Medicaid-certified nursing facility (NF) to ensure that the NF admission is appropriate. PASRR is also intended to ensure people residing in a NF are receiving all necessary specialized services.

The PASRR program plans to enhance the Long-Term Care online portal (LTCOP) by automating the process for requesting and authorizing PASRR IDD habilitative specialized services (IHSS). The LTCOP system is used by LTC providers to submit forms screenings evaluations and the Long-Term Care Medicaid Information section of the Minimum Data Set Assessment. The project is scheduled to begin in January 2026 with implementation of the system changes set for the end of June 2026.



The Worker will serve as a Business Analyst for the IHSS Automation project. The Worker will report directly to the PASRR Director and work with IDD Services and PASRR program staff Product Owner sprint teams and other project stakeholders as needed to provide subject matter expertise; perform business analysis work; review assess and develop business processes; create and validate user acceptance testing; and provide support for the systems development life cycle.



The Worker will provide Business Analyst services that include but are not limited to the following:



A. Analyzes program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.


B. Analyzes and reviews complex project deliverables such as project charters business user requirements design documentation test plans and risk assessment plans to ensure business requirements are met.


C. Serves as liaison by providing consultation documentation and direction regarding analysis design configuration testing and policy implementation of the system.


D. Develops documents and revises system design procedures test procedures and quality standards.


E. Identifies and prioritizes the product backlog to ensure efficient use of resources.


F. Creates test plans that accurately map back to the documented business requirements or user stories.


G. Participates in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality.


H. Tracks documents and reports status of testing.


I. Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.


J. May develop training curriculum and conduct formal training sessions covering assigned systems module.


K. Performs related work as assigned.


Services are expected to start on or around January 1 2026 ending by July 31 2026.


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.

Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
8	Required	Experience in performing complex business analysis and writing technical documentation.
8	Required	Experience reporting project status to management including risks issues and key decisions.
8	Required	Experience identifying project risks and issues; and developing/implementing mitigation strategies.
8	Required	Experience in effective general written/oral communication including documenting requirements deliverables test scenarios and project status
8	Required	Experience utilizing business analysis skills and interacting with business end users to gather validate and document business requirements and translate into technical solutions to satisfy the business needs.
8	Required	Experience performing review and approval processes of complex technical user and system requirements written by vendors.
8	Required	Experience with Microsoft Office products (Teams Word Excel Visio and PowerPoint).
8	Required	Experience coordinating and developing test plans/strategies exit criteria and test scenarios.
8	Required	Experience executing detailed test cases within a complex software environment.
8	Required	Experience using testing management software
8	Required	Experience utilizing the Agile software development methodology
8	Required	Experience as a Business Analyst.
8	Required	Experience approving and prioritizing user stories based on stakeholder feedback and subject matter expertise.
8	Required	Experience with Medicaid management information systems and processes.
4	Preferred	Knowledge of Texas Medicaid programs and PASRR.
2	Preferred	Experience with the Long-Term Care Online Portal application.

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 02/09/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/28/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1184 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W. 51st Austin TX 78751. The working position is Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Position will be 5 days remote. ***Subject to change per manager***

Program will only accept TEXAS RESIDENT ONLY candidates for this position. Please do not submit candidates that are NOT currently residing in TEXAS.