Sr. Data Analyst

Harris County • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Data Analyst works under the direction of the Director of Community Health & Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS), providing advanced analytical expertise and developing complex data products to support strategic planning, program integration, performance monitoring, continuous quality improvement, and evaluation of CHVPS programs and service models, including HART and RISE. The role collects, analyzes, interprets, and synthesizes quantitative and qualitative data and relevant information from research literature, policy briefs, key informant interviews, community assessments, program and administrative datasets, and other sources.

The position develops dashboards, visualizations, reports, and other analytical products to inform evidence-based decisions, operational improvements, resource allocation, and strategic and community planning. It collaborates with HCPH data analysts through peer learning, technical consultation, and knowledge sharing, and serves as a data liaison among internal programs, external agencies, and partner organizations to coordinate data, information sharing, cross-system integration, and aligned data collection, reporting, and performance measurement practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, healthcare, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of experience analyzing data and building data products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the principles of public health practice.
• Knowledge of public health planning and design models, methods, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to conduct research, identify and understand data, and translate data into information for decision-making and recommendations.
• Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
• Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust.
• Ability to apply principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, address systemic barriers, and promote fair access to resources.
• Ability to collaborate with communities to address systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements.
• Ability to use public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, or a closely related field.
• At least three years of experience building data products to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analytical methods, dashboards, reports, and data products to support CHVPS program operations, strategic planning, and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze program-level key performance indicators, service utilization, operational trends, and outcomes to assess effectiveness and inform program planning and improvement.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, literature reviews, environmental scans, needs assessments, and program evaluation activities to inform service delivery, program development, and evidence-based practices.
• Develop and maintain analytical data validation procedures, reporting standards, and quality controls to promote accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of program data.
• Serve as a data liaison among CHVPS programs, HCPH divisions, County departments, external agencies, and community partners to coordinate data needs, support authorized information sharing, and facilitate cross-system data integration and reporting.
• Collaborate with program leadership and operational teams to identify analytical needs, interpret findings, and provide actionable recommendations regarding service delivery, resource allocation, and program performance.
• Prepare and present analytical findings, performance reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries to County leadership, Commissioners Court, funders, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Engage with data analysts across HCPH through peer consultation, technical exchange, and knowledge sharing to strengthen analytical practices and organizational capacity.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and responsibilities related to public health emergencies and emergency response activities.

What This Job Offers

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