Job/Position DescriptionThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Advisor, Financial and Data Analysis. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This role makes a significant contribution to MCSand#146;s mission by increasing the divisionand#146;s capacity for data driven decisions and complex financial analysis.Reporting to the MCS Director of Financial and Data Analysis, this role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including coordinating across MCS areas and HHSC divisions to ensure MCSand#146;s interests are represented while also ensuring responsiveness to internal and external requests, including open records and legislative information requests. The Senior Advisor will play a significant role in analyzing fiscal impacts related to proposed legislation and other policy changes, including federal guidance. Additionally, the Senior Advisor will assist the Director in strengthening internal operations by developing policies and procedures related to financial and data analysis, preparing materials and analyses to inform decision-making, creating actionable information, and establishing a data strategy for MCS. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who is confident in driving continuous improvement, while being detail-oriented, highly organized, and fiercely committed to quality. Success lies in the ability to manage multiple projects and being comfortable operating in a variety of capacities.MCS is committed to a culture that emphasizes teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, and critical thinking for effective execution.The position will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Note this is a flexible hybrid schedule position with some in-office presence required. Assists with the MCS cost estimate process during and prior to the legislative session, including providing leadership and guidance to staff on bill analysis and fiscal impactsAssists in the development and analysis of MCS legislative funding requests and other financial analysis materialsAssists in the oversight of major data-related and financial projects for MCS Works closely with the Director and other staff in planning, development and finalization of critical financial and data-related materials - including responses to legislative and other inquires, legislatively required reports, fact sheets, and presentationsRepresents the Director, MCS, and HHSC in meetings with internal and external stakeholdersRegistrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge and understanding of the Texas legislative process, including appropriationsKnowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in management of publicly funded health care services, including a general understanding of Texas Medicaid and the Childrenand#146;s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)Experience with data and/or financial analysisProven record of building strong, productive relationships with inte https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604946 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.