Public Health Analyst

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$5,000 - $5,700

About The Position

Performs complex and creative epidemiological work on a variety of public health topics for the Agency Analytics Unit within the Center for Health Statistics. The position oversees public dissemination of data from a range of public health datasets, including mental health, adolescent health, vital events, community health, and substance use. The analyst works with data visualization and geographic information systems (GIS) specialists as a subject matter expert on epidemiological concepts, definitions, methodology, and public health. The role also collaborates with diverse DSHS program areas on research projects and ideas for public data dashboards and products. The position researches and evaluates epidemiological analyses, helps translate findings into effective visualizations and public-facing messaging, and assesses Texas’s data needs. It advises program areas on public data dissemination, manages and analyzes program data, and performs quality assurance and quality control of datasets and products. It also plans and executes data projects, communicates with internal and external partners, consults on epidemiological analyses and methods, and prepares conference abstracts and manuscripts. Other duties may include supporting disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations activation, which may require an alternate shift pattern or work location.

Requirements

Experience in epidemiology work and analyzing large datasets.
Experience using SAS, R, SQL, or other analytical and statistical software.
Knowledge of epidemiological principles and methods, data visualization theories and practices, geospatial concepts, statistical concepts, and public health principles and practice.
Skills in technical writing and documentation; verbal and written communication; Tableau data visualization; and ensuring data quality, consistency, and accuracy.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with stakeholders and varied audiences, work in a team, establish and maintain effective working relationships, demonstrate creativity and initiative, and plan, organize, and conduct data projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Applicants selected for an interview must complete an in-basket exercise.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in epidemiology, infectious diseases, biostatistics, or a related field is generally preferred.
A master’s degree is preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and perform complex epidemiological analyses on a variety of public health topics.
Translate epidemiological analyses and research findings into effective data visualizations and clear, meaningful explanations for the general public.
Identify key variables of interest to data customers and assess Texas’s needs for increased data visibility and availability.
Recommend public data dissemination products to DSHS program areas.
Perform complex data management and analysis on existing program data and create diverse data products.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control of datasets and data products before release and routinely to ensure they are current and free of errors.
Propose, initiate, plan, and assist with the execution of strategic data projects and presentations.
Manage communication with internal and external partners to establish or continue engagement in public health data projects.
Provide consultation on epidemiological data analyses and methodology.
Create and submit conference abstracts and manuscripts for presentation and publication.
Participate in or support agency disaster response or recovery and Continuity of Operations activation when assigned.