Data Analyst

Job ID: TX-537210118C (99890608)Local/Hybrid Data Analyst with data analytics/governance, PM, BA and healthcare experienceLocation: Austin TX (HHSC)Duration: 15 monthshybrid schedule may be considered following training. Local to Austin preferred for in office training/meetings/hybrid work throughout contract.Minimum Requirements:5 Required Knowledge of principles and practices of: data analytics, data quality, data management, and data governance • policy development • trend analysis concepts and quality tools • strategic planning • project management5 Required Skill in: analyzing and evaluating complex information technology applications, policies, issues, legislative mandates, standards, policies and procedures • process mapping, workflow, and process improvement methodologies5 Required Skill in: gathering input, formulating a plan, providing follow-through and carrying it to fruition • developing creative and workable solutions to complex issues • communicating complex ideas clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing5 Required Skill in: the use of computers for word processing, spreadsheets, developing presentations, and data visualization • the use of statistical or data analytics tools5 Required Skill in: relationship building and working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization and other agencies; writing analyses, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, standards, or repo5 Required Skill in: developing and editing executive level communications and presentations • assessing, planning, organizing, and prioritizing workload, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines2 Preferred • Two plus years’ experience in data analysis, data management, or organizational policy development work.1 Preferred • Knowledge and/or experience with the Texas public health system and Department of State Health Services programs and services.Develop and implement policies, procedures, initiative and strategic planning for the agency’s data governance program. Coordinates with DSHS programs to develop new or modify existing data governance policies, procedures, goals, practices, and objectives to align data analytic program areas, ensuring adherence to statutes, rules, and other documentation, and recommending corrective action as needed. Researches and evaluates data sharing statutes, policies, and procedures for DSHS data assets to identify problems, causes, and areas where procedural or system changes may be needed. Develops solutions to highly complex data governance issues and concerns, develops implementation plans, and helps coordinate and support implementation with the DGD. Identifies data governance training needs and discusses data governance program effectiveness. Participates in special projects and performs an array of technical, research, planning, and administrative activities related to data governance. Reviews and evaluates new or improved business and management practices and policies for application to agency programs or operations.Participates in discovery sessions with DSHS programs and information technology to gather public health data requirements for data ingestion, data quality, and data analytics as part of technology development and improvement efforts. Reviews and evaluates outcomes and provides recommendations to the DGD, DSHS Programs, and information technology to standardize data governance across data systems. Assists DSHS Programs in developing and maintaining metadata and data quality requirements for data assets as well as in identifying and resolving data quality challenges. Oversees and implements organizational studies and evaluations, reviewing and evaluating systems and procedures, overseeing work simplification studies, and reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures manuals to assist management and staff in operating more efficiently and effectively. Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes to applications, processes, procedures, analyses and reports.537210118C.docx