Developer/Programmer Analyst III

Air InfoSec•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Developer/Programmer Analyst III will support the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS) electronic case reporting (eCR), data interoperability, and modernization project. This temporary position is within the DSHS Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (BDESB). The role will conduct a needs assessment to identify business requirements for ingesting electronic initial case reports (eICRs) into TBIRDS and auto-populating selected fields to expedite record abstraction. The position will primarily develop automated processes between systems for extracting, validating, and using eICR data. It will also lead projects to automate branch processes, including clinical case review, and build dashboards related to eCR implementation and data modernization. In collaboration with BDESB program, epidemiology, and technical staff, the Programmer Analyst will deliver solutions that reduce manual data review, improve eCR data usability, and support integration of electronic health data into existing surveillance workflows. The role is hybrid, with on-site and telework work arrangements, and is based at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Austin; candidates planning to relocate will not be considered. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or similar programming-language scripts.
At least 8 years of experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation to improve interoperability workflows.
At least 8 years of experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or other complex administrative data, including knowledge of databases and database querying.
At least 8 years of experience developing reports that document system requirements, identify programmatic and business needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
At least 8 years of experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.
At least 8 years of experience documenting code and technical specifications to improve workflows and procedures.
At least 8 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicating technical concepts to technical and nontechnical staff, and working collaboratively.
Must currently reside within 50 miles of Austin; candidates planning to relocate will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR).
At least 2 years of experience with Electronic Health Records or Health Information Exchange.
At least 2 years of experience with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, XML, or FHIR.
At least 2 years of experience with SNOMED CT or other clinical terminology standards.
At least 2 years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
At least 2 years of experience with public health surveillance systems or registries.
At least 2 years of experience with data linkage and matching.
At least 2 years of experience developing automated data pipelines or ETL processes.

Responsibilities

Conduct a needs assessment to identify the steps required for TBIRDS to ingest eICRs and auto-populate selected data fields.
Develop a report or system requirements document describing the functions and workflows needed for TBIRDS interoperability.
Develop, test, document, and maintain SAS, Python, R, or other statistical software programs supporting branch processes.
Build dashboards related to eCR implementation and data modernization efforts.
Automate and integrate relevant eICR data into TBIRDS to expedite branch processes, including case triage for clinical review and data ingestion.
Test and validate automated workflows, standardization, linkage, and processing methods for accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
Troubleshoot identified issues and refine programming solutions.
Maintain clear documentation of programming scripts, workflows, validation procedures, and developed solutions.
Support incorporation of electronic health data into existing registry workflows and assist with planning eICR integration and other interoperability initiatives.
Collaborate with BDESB staff and technical partners to identify data and system requirements, document technical processes, identify potential limitations, and develop recommendations for future interoperability projects.