Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist

Join the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Business Intelligence Analyst Specialist. Leverage your deep expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven solutions to empower agency-wide decision-making and improve program outcomes. As a senior member of an agile team, you’ll bridge the gap between technical and operational staff, drive data literacy, and shape the future of Medicaid Reporting. Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and translate complex business/technical requirements into actionable insights, queries, and test scenarios.
• Serve as Test Manager: design and execute test plans and cases for data projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Develop and refine AI prompts; guide teams to retrieve, synthesize, and interpret data from diverse internal and external sources.
• Create, validate, and deliver reporting dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI and Tableau.
• Champion data literacy: conduct AI/data training sessions, develop documentation, and support non-technical users.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and advise on complex data issues in collaboration with engineering, IT, and program teams.
• Ensure rigorous data governance, compliance, and reporting standards are met in all outputs.
• Stay current on AI, analytics tools, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

10+ years in business intelligence, data analysis, or senior business/systems analyst roles.

• Advanced SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Expert in Power BI and Tableau for visualization and reporting.
• Proven experience translating requirements and communicating findings to operational users in clear, non-technical terms.
• Strong experience developing test plans and managing testing cycles in Agile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead data-driven initiatives.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Skills

• Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse experience (5+ years).
• Health and Human Services or regulated environment experience.
• Data governance and data quality principles expertise.
• Experience delivering data literacy training to non-technical staff.
• Mentoring staff in data and AI utilization.
• Experience creating AI prompt catalogs (e.g., Streamlit, Python).
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices and compliance.

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects improving public health outcomes.

• Hybrid/remote flexibility.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team and supportive leadership.
• Access to cutting-edge AI/analytics tools and ongoing professional development.
• Competitive hourly pay.