Job Description
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius). Subject to change per the hiring team
I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICESTexas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Data Analyst/Report Writer 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Data Analyst/Report Writer 3 Data/Database Administration and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Data reporting analysts transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and actions. Their work involves acquiring data from other sources creating reports on a regular basis correcting any code issues and ensuring that databases remain error-free and organized.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Data Analyst position within the DSHS Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of DSHS analysis for program related activities. Work involves analyzing DSHS priority initiatives and special projects utilizing business analysis best practices in coordination with agency business and technical units. Duties include: assessing analyzing researching documenting data requirements assuring the use of data best practices and standards assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.
This position is responsible for assisting with the analysis across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include: developing data analysis tools; defining data requirements; providing recommendations to project leadership. This position will also work with staff to initiate facilitate or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | Ability to research gather assemble correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues. |
| 8 | Required | Required Ability to transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and develop and present reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness to executive stakeholders. |
| 8 | Required | Develops or contributes in the development of as-is / to-be data models to identify opportunities for greater operational efficiencies. |
| 8 | Required | Skilled in effectively mapping data and identifying improvements. Establishes benchmarks and develops framework for operational trend analysis and performance measurement |
| 8 | Required | Required Experience with the analysis of data policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas. |
| 8 | Required | Acquires data from various sources creates reports on a regular basis and performs deep analysis of underlying trends and correlations. Develops metadata tables and user interfaces to define clear reports for business users |
| 8 | Required | Required Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports dashboards and data visualizations. |
| 5 | Preferred | Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports dashboards and data visualizations. |
| 5 | Preferred | Experience developing strategic and project SDLC materials including gap analysis recommendations roadmaps requirements design documents system and data flow diagrams test cases and use cases. |
| 1 | Preferred | State or Federal Public Sector experience |
III. TERMS OF SERVICEServices are expected to start 12/16/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1900 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATIONServices shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street Austin Texas 78751. The working position is On Site. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.