Data Analyst

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Data Analyst/Report Writer 3.
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 QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 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

14 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.

14 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

B) The primary work location will be 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.