Job Description
Are you a skilled technologist looking to make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of Texans? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Specialist (Systems Analyst) to join our dynamic team in Dallas. We offer a stable career path, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to modernize critical public infrastructure.
In this pivotal role, you will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our healthcare and social services systems are robust, secure, and user-friendly. We value innovation, integrity, and public service.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions and system specifications.
- Design, develop, and test software applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and subject matter experts, to deliver projects on time.
- Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis to resolve critical system issues.
- Document technical processes, requirements, and user manuals to facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior analysts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in systems analysis, software development, or IT project management.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Strong knowledge of SQL databases and data modeling.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, government environment with strict compliance requirements.