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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Provider Finance Director of Business Operations in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Provider Finance Departmentand#146;s Director of Business Operations (Director III) performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for PFDand#146;s project management office, process and continuous improvement team, and the support and services operations team. The work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives for the business area under supervision; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating business functions; and reviewing and approving budgets within the department. The Director will closely coordinate with the Director of Quality Review, the Director of Data Integration, and the senior leadership throughout Provider Finance. The position reports to the Director of Business and Quality Operations. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsExecutes the development of annual workplans and activity plans for the Business Operations section of Provider Finance. Implements long-range strategies and short-term tactical approaches for the areas under supervision. Implements the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines; and monitors compliance. (20%)Coordinates with the Director of Quality Review, the Director of Data Integration, and other senior leadership related to the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and studies, including management, productivity, and financial reports. Responds to legislative inquiries and requests for information, including the preparation of Agency Cost Estimates for fiscal notes and bill analyses, and participates in developing legislative appropriation requests. (15%)Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and/or business functions; and identifies need for changes. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance. (15%)Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. (15%)Provides guidance and support to employees under supervision, including development of annual training, mentoring, and coaching plans. Works with Human Resources, the Office of Civil Rights, the Office of Chief Counsel, and others as appropriate to resolve employment related concerns and questions. (20%)Coordinates with the Directors within Provider Finance regarding cross-departmental impacts and recommends solutions, especially as it relates to the administration of the website, STAIRS, and other administrative services. (10%)Performs related work as assigned. (5%)Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/orbusiness functions; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall businessstrategy.Knowledge of the HHS mission, vision, and values.Knowledge of the HHS financial and requisition processes.Skilled at project management, including demonstrated use of waterfall, agile, and other project management tec https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607910 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.