Stephanie Dingman Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Work closely with TEA program area subject matter experts to gather detailed business and technical requirements for legislatively mandated data collections such as the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) and the Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) and develop associated proposals to be presented to multiple data governance committees. Responsible for maintaining and publishing the Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Texas Education Data Standards (TEDS) tri-annually, including working with internal and external IT staff on the XML files.Owned and manage three levels of data governance committees, including the preparation of proposals, development of committee schedule, presentation of proposals and documentation of meeting minutes and outcomesLead the coordination, preparation, and execution of the TSDS ESC and Vendor trainings bi-annually.

Providing highly advanced consultative, technical assistance, and guidance to the Medicaid Contract Administrative Tracking Software (MCATS) and the Health and Human Services Contract Administrative Tracking Software (HCATS) applications. Serving as the Lead Business Analyst for both applications, I develop, oversee, monitor, and through project management, implement Customer Change Requests (CCRs) through the SDLC. I ensure consistent and effective steps are used to implement policies and continually evaluates the process for issues, risks and improvements. Developing ongoing business processes documentation for current and newly implemented functionality. Manage a team of business owners and developers to successfully implement new features and/or fix any existing features due to business process changes.

Promotion to lead systems analyst. I perform highly-complex consultative services and program technical assistance in system resource information, which includes the expansion and maintenance of system user documentation and process information.Development of appropriate and accurate content for, and maintenance of, Contingency Processing Methods (CPMs), system broadcasts, business process documentation, report definitions, and online Help information. Research and evaluate technology solutions and present recommendations for improved systems operations.I work closely with project stakeholders, SME’s, and staff to gather the requirements and specifications for new applications along with re-engineering the existing applications. Assist in developing, testing and maintaining training materials and job aides

I perform highly-complex consultative services and program technical assistance in system resource information, which includes the expansion and maintenance of system user documentation and process information.Development of appropriate and accurate content for, and maintenance of, Contingency Processing Methods (CPMs), system broadcasts, business process documentation, report definitions, and online Help information. Research and evaluate technology solutions and present recommendations for improved systems operations.I work closely with project stakeholders, SME’s, and staff to gather the requirements and specifications for new applications along with re-engineering the existing applications. Assist in developing, testing and maintaining training materials and job aides

Assisted the Program Manager in Office Administration and interpretation of policies for staff and clients for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Performed Medicaid Health Plan inquiries for Texas Medicaid Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) providers. Completed periodic unit reports, special narrative/statistical reports, responded to client complaints. Performed case reviews to confirm validity and accuracy of eligibility determinations made by staff. Performed complex inquiry and extensive troubleshooting in regards to case errors or case issues, including, but not limited to, dual client numbers, incorrect effective dates, and reviewing suspected fraud cases and making referrals to investigators.

Responsibilities included determining eligibility for Medicaid, Food Stamps and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). I was also office SME for the TIERS application and Policy.