Manager (DFPS and Non-Medicaid Rates)

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Functional Title: Manager (DFPS and Non-Medicaid Rates) 
Job Title: Manager V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: SP26 DFPS Rate Setting 
Posting Number: 15813 
Closing Date: 07/08/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $10,785.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 
611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

The Manager of DFPS and Non‑Medicaid Rates Team leads a team that develops and maintains reimbursement methodologies and payment rates for residential foster care and other non‑Medicaid services in Texas. This position directs complex rate‑setting work, oversees staff and work products, manages fiscal estimates, and coordinates closely with DFPS, HHSC leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1. Directs DFPS and non‑Medicaid rate‑setting activities for residential foster care and other non‑Medicaid programs, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of reimbursement methodologies, rate models, fiscal estimates, and cost analyses; ensures work products are accurate, timely, fiscally sound, and aligned with DFPS and HHSC objectives, Texas Administrative Code requirements, and other applicable laws and policies. (40%)
2. Serves as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert on residential foster care and non‑Medicaid rate‑setting in meetings with DFPS and program policy staff, provider representatives, legal staff, advisory groups, and other stakeholders; explains complex technical and fiscal information in clear, understandable terms and responds to inquiries and concerns related to rates, methodologies, and fiscal estimates. (20%)
3. Supervises staff performing rate analysis, cost reporting, quantitative modeling, and policy support by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring progress, evaluating performance, supporting staff development, and participating in hiring and interview processes; establishes team priorities, workflow standards, accountability measures, and quality control procedures. (20%)
4. Provides policy and technical oversight by directing the review, development, and implementation of reimbursement methodologies, policy guidance, agency rules, and Texas Administrative Code amendments; ensures consistency between rate‑setting practices and agency objectives, monitors compliance with policies and internal controls, and develops techniques to track and improve team performance, transparency, and operational effectiveness. (15%)
5. Prepares, reviews, and approves briefing materials, reports, fiscal estimates, presentations, and other documents used by senior leadership and executive staff; supports legislative inquiries and other executive‑level requests, often under tight deadlines and with high visibility. (5%)

Total: 100%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• State government and health and human services programs, including public‑sector financial processes and procedures.
• Reimbursement methodologies, payment rates, cost reporting, and complex cost analysis for health and human services programs, including DFPS‑related services.
• Applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations related to rate‑setting and fiscal analysis.

Skill in:

• Developing reimbursement methods, payment rates, formulas, and procedures and performing complex cost, statistical, and data analyses.
• Preparing fiscal estimates, payment histories, and other quantitative analyses for executive, legislative, and stakeholder audiences.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining complex spreadsheets, databases, and computer applications used for rate‑setting and cost analysis.
• Using software such as Excel, SAS, SPSS, Word, and other state or governmental financial and human resources applications.
• Leading and supervising staff, including setting priorities, delegating tasks, and monitoring work quality and timeliness.
• Summarizing and presenting complex technical and fiscal information clearly in both written documents and verbal presentations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and manage projects and the work of others to meet deadlines and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, and interpret policies, procedures, and rules, and recommend process improvements.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement practical, creative solutions in a complex and changing environment.
• Exercise independent judgment, work with minimal supervision, and adapt to shifting technical, policy, and political developments.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships and represent the agency in meetings and stakeholder forums.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university is required.
• Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, economics, statistics, health administration, social services, or a related field is preferred.
• At least two years of relevant subject matter experience in provider reimbursement, health or human services finance, rate‑setting, or closely related quantitative policy analysis is required.

(Additional directly related professional experience may be substituted for preferred education in accordance with agency policy.)

Additional Information:

Applicants must complete the online application in full and include a clear summary of experience that shows how they meet the initial screening criteria.

Telework flexibility may be available in accordance with agency policy; in‑office presence may be required based on business need.

Occasional travel may be required for meetings, trainings, or stakeholder engagement.

Military occupation specialty (MOS) codes related to this position are available through the Texas State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk. 

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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.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.