Data Analyst

Date:
Feb 13, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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.

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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: Monthly
Shift: 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:
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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.

(40%) 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.

(30%) 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.

(20%) 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.

(10%) Other duties as assigned but not limited to continuing education opportunities to enhance both technical and people skills, 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• 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.
• Preferred knowledge of data visualization development, including data model creation, advanced…