Data Analyst

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Data Analyst Job Title: Data Analyst IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: DSHS Public Health Support COV Posting Number: 13858 Closing Date: 05/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 Pay Frequency: MonthlyShift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework:  Travel:  Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location:  Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations:  MOS Codes: 0231,0239,0271,0291,2652,2659,6046,6049,8051,8825,8846,8850,14N,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,183X,1D7X1 1N0X1,1N1X1,1N4X1,1N7X1,255A,25B,26B,350F,350G,351L,351M,352N,35F,35G,35L,35M,514A,514B,5I0,5I1A 65FX,65WX,681X,682X,683X,781X,782X,783X,86P0,8K000,CT,CTR,CTT,CYB10,CYB11,CYB12,CYB13,CYB14,IS,ISM ISS,IT,ITS,SEI15,SEI23 Brief Job Description:
Works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager within IT Public Health Applications, exercising moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Performs data-related functions including data conversions, data analysis, data management, data compilation and data quality implementations. Work involves developing new software applications or enhancements to existing applications for statistical analysis. Work involves analyzing all aspects of technical environments, coordinating with business customers and other IT areas (System Services, CTO, PMO, etc.), monitoring technical tasks to meet user requirements and developing technology acquisition plans to deliver the best product for customers. Performs detailed analysis and design duties and performs complex data analysis and research work. Trains and mentors others, as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relational databases and database design.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Strong skills in analyzing data, writing SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures.
• Strong skills in reporting software.
• Strong skills in meeting facilitation and presentations for meetings involving cross functional teams and including external stakeholders.
• Skills in analyzing business processes and developing business cases for new or modified customer-related products and services.
• Skills in organization and team management.
• Skills in effective team facilitation.
• Skills in effective listening.
• Skills in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skills in graphical, tabular, and geographical presentation of data.
• Ability to translate complex data into user-friendly information.
• Ability to plan, assign, and monitor the work of others.
• Ability to plan, organize and conduct data analytic projects.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures and to explain abstract concepts in concrete terms.
• Ability to compile, review, and analyze data; work in team environment; and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to analyze, design, document, code, test, implement, and monitor automated processes on computers.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, and to address audiences.
• Required minimum of three years’ experience in data analysis and design work including computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred knowledge of data visualization development, including data model creation, advanced calculations, and interactive visualizations.
• Preferred graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Math, Science, or Computer Science related.
• Preferred experience working with SQL, PL/SQL
• Preferred experience working professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Preferred experience in validating various data extracts or data conversions to ensure the results are accurate and as expected.

Responsibilities

• Interface and consult with customers and technical staff (agency and vendor) to provide solutions to support user needs.
• Coordinates and Communicates: A liaison between Program and technical team (agency and vendor).
• Manages data enhancement and operational work request project.
• Writes complex computer programs/scripts using appropriate technology, best technical practices and standards for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
• Prepares concise, comprehensive technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations on data revisions.
• Advises management of the status and progress of projects and other tasks being conducted.
• Reports status/risks to project manager and Operations Manager.
• Develops data collection project estimates, user requirements definitions with customers, preliminary analysis/design strategies, testing strategies, alternatives, and resource requirement.
• Facilitates the development of technical deliverables, monitors technical assignments to ensure timely delivery.
• Performs walkthroughs and reviews of technical deliverables.
• Responsible on guiding various stakeholders in appropriate and effective use of data and strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Coordinates with other IT areas in the implementation of development projects.
• Serves as the primary technical member to incorporate potential data sources.
• Coordinates application data related tasks with other team members.
• Serves as a technical resource for advanced and difficult questions and problems.
• Educates and mentors team on data analysis, data integrity, extraction, and compilation.
• Develop and maintain functional and technical specifications by preparing detailed structured data flow analysis, plans, diagrams, verification of procedures, and relational database management designs for new or revised automated systems operations.
• Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level