Data Analyst

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 16473
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance and Emerging Diseases
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Data Analytics Manager, the Data Analyst oversees the full spectrum of data analytics, from gathering to reporting, while utilizing various tools for effective data management, analysis, and visualization. Individuals in this position will be responsible for understanding data preparation and analysis procedures; support the development of reports; and provide analyses that drives organizational decision making. The Data Analyst will also be responsible for providing data analysis that will be used to inform data-driven decisions for communicable, non-communicable, and emerging diseases' operations.

The Data Analyst role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to efficiently coordinate workflow utilizing tools such as Excel, SQL, R, and PowerBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the full life cycle of data analytics to include requirements gathering, analysis design, data collection and cleaning, performing analysis, and reporting findings to support the entire health department's data needs.
• Utilizes tools such as Excel, SQL, R, PowerBI, and ArcGIS to perform data management, data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization.
• Identifies, develops, and implements recommendations to inform future data analytics projects, support strategic data-driven recommendations that inform and help tailor programs and services.
• Fulfills ad-hoc data requests to enable data-driven decision making across various divisions and offices. Also, assists with reporting analytical findings and key takeaways using a clear and systematic approach.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure analyses are aligned with organizational objectives and requirements.
• Conducts thorough research and communicates insights through well-crafted presentations, comprehensive reports, and intuitive dashboards to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Statistics, or related field.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience working on data projects including data query, cleaning, management, analysis, and visualization, including:
• At least one (1) year of experience using the following data tools: R or Python, SQL, and PowerBI.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Excel, SQL, R, and PowerBI for data analysis and visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in navigating and resolving complex issues.
• Proactive self-starter capable of initiating tasks independently.
• Proficiency in collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and presenting data effectively.
• Proficiency in commonly used office computer programs, notably Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to coordinate workflow effectively to ensure efficient service delivery.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership:

• Understands the organizational mission.
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

Collaboration:

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.

Innovation:

• Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal Abilities/Personal.

Characteristics:

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
• Uses sound judgment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.

Communication:

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance & Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02

If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Public Health
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Information Management
• Statistics
• Other Related Field
• Non-Related Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working on data projects including data query, cleaning, management, analysis, and visualization? (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years.
• Two (2) years or more.
• I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience using the following data tools: R or Python, SQL, and PowerBI.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience using the following data tools: R or Python, SQL, and PowerBI.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year or more.
• I do not have this experience.

06

Please provide details about your verifiable experience using the following data tools: R or Python, SQL, and PowerBI.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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