Mid Level Support Analyst Jobs

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Functional Title: Application Support Analyst
Job Title: Systems Analyst IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: TIERS Elgblty Apps Staff
Posting Number: 21347
Closing Date: 09/25/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework:
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1609 CENTRE CREEK
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11
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Brief Job Description:

Assists with Legislative inquiries/duties. Responds to DFPS inquiries regarding Medicaid benefits (Adoption Assistance, Foster Care, Permanency Care Assistance). Responds to Data Integrity inquiries. Generates and distributes reports/data files as needed. Manage Office Resources (MOR)/TIERS Security: Monitors and processes service desk tickets, researching and performing troubleshooting functions to resolve issues; provides guidance to Business areas requesting clarification of TIERS Security and MOR roles/functionality; provides consultation to other areas of IT-SSA and Business areas regarding system modifications.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on HHSC assistance programs (Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, etc), providing guidance to external and internal business areas and system users to determine action to resolve various case exception(s). (25%)

Serves as an assistant Systems Analyst for the TIERS Business Support/Security MOR Unit. (25%)

Assists in completing tasks and resolving issues pertaining to Foster Care/Adoption Assistance programs. (25%)

Provides support as needed to the Business Automation legislative liaison. (25%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of Health and Human Services IT Applications and eligibility systems (TIERS, State Portal, YourTexasBenefits.com).
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts.
Ability to research, prepare, and direct information effectively.
Ability to develop and evaluate procedures and processes.

Skill in developing creative and workable solutions to complex problems and issues.

Ability to provide consultation to other Social Services Applications staff.

Ability to analyze and interpret technical information system documentation/specifications.

Ability to communicate in writing, translating user/business needs into a technical style, and communicate technical instructions to system users.

Knowledge of HHSC automated systems and reports.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Preferred graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business, communications, or IT/computer sciences. Minimum of three years of experience with the State of Texas Health and Human Services organization required, with focus on eligibility programs or systems information management. Preferred experience working professionally with a broad range of stakeholders. Preferred knowledge of State of Texas, Health and Human Services (HHS) eligibility programs. Experience working with Texas HHSC automated eligibility systems preferred. Relevant experience that exceeds the minimum requirement may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be willing to work a regular Monday through Friday schedule, on site in the Austin office.

Applicants who fail to follow the written instructions in completing the State of Texas employment application will be disqualified.

The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum for this position allowable by state law. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual Chapter 7.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.