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Functional Title : Analytics and Analysis Manager

Job Title : Data Analyst V

Agency : Dept of State Health Services

Department : Vital Statistics

Posting Number : 7567

Closing Date : 01 / 23 / 2026

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Computer and Mathematical

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-26

Salary Range : $6,377.50 - $8,581.66

Pay Frequency : Monthly

Shift : Day

Additional Shift :

Telework : Not Eligible for Telework

Travel : Up to 5%

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Facility Location :

Job Location City : AUSTIN

Job Location Address : 1100 W 49TH ST (DHR)

Other Locations :

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Brief Job Description :

The Analytics and Analysis Manager performs highly advanced (senior-level) evaluation of vital statistics data for Vital Statistics Section, management, legislative entities, and Vital Statistics Federal Partners. The Analytics and Analysis Manager reports to the Vital Statistics State Registrar and Director. The Analytics and Analysis Manager performs moderate supervisory work, overseeing the daily activities of the data team, including establishing goals and objectives, setting priorities and standards to achieve established goals, and evaluating team activities. The Analytics and Analysis Manager oversees the development, implementation, and analyzes of vital statistics data projects; the review and analysis of legislation, regulations, and policy requiring evaluation activities; and the preparation and presentation of evaluation findings. The Analytics and Analysis Manager applies advanced evaluative and statistical methods to vital statistics data; and writes advanced scripts and code for computer based statistical software. To enhance understanding of Vital Statistics Section programs and issues, this position prepares a variety of reports, studies, and other deliverables for Vital Statistics administration and policy analysts containing analyses of vital statistics data, the methods and procedures used, and the relevant sources referenced. The Analytics and Analysis Manager provides consultation and assistance to internal and external staff and other Department of State Health Services agencies in developing evaluative methods and strategies for more effective reporting of data and analyses. Supervises a data team to ensure team goals are met. Performs work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

35%) Manages the planning, designing, and development of SQL code programming and report layout to ensure user data requests are properly translated for use in statistical modeling and graphic analysis reports and follow prescribed security measures. Manages data extraction from TER, TxEVER and other agency databases using SQL code. Oversees the evaluation of data management team activities to ensure that daily, weekly, and annual performance measures are met. Serves as the Vital Statistics liaison to the Center for Disease Control / National Center for Health Statistics (CDC / NCHS) to provide timely vital statistics data per the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program (VSCP) contract. Manages activities of the data management team in preparing a reports, studies, and other deliverables containing analyses of vital statistics data related to births, deaths and fetal deaths by establish goals and objectives for improving data quality, safeguarding vital record data and meeting delivery timelines. Oversees the development and implementation of research methods and analytical procedures for evaluating vital statistics data; applying advanced statistical methods to vital statistics data; coordinating project design, planning statistical analysis and / or reporting. Oversees the development of advanced scripts and code for computer-based statistics applications (statistical modeling / graphic analysis), and documents processes and procedures for technical and non-technical TER / TxEVER users. Serves as expert regarding VSS data integrity and performs quality assurance activities of VSS data.

25%) Directly supervises a multidisciplinary data and reporting staff. Supervision includes screening, interviewing and hiring positions, assigning work, developing performance standards, completing performance evaluations, and counseling, recommending personnel or disciplinary actions and leave approvals. Manages staff development to ensure and encourage high standard of work output. Works on continuous process improvement in assigned work areas regarding analyzing VSS data for statistical use, identifying inconsistencies, identifying any significant differences in data, and then preparing associated reports in order to advise / make data revisions; therefore, implementing high VSS data standards.

20%) Oversees the fulfillment of requests for vital statistics data from a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as the Office of Inspector General Medicaid Fraud Unit, Teachers Retirement System of Texas, Texas Secretary of State office, Social Security Administration and HHSC Medicaid Eligibility per contractual agreement. Work will involve using complex SQL queries to extract data from the vital records registration database in flat file format.

15%) Provides consultation and assistance to internal vital statistics staff and other DSHS agencies in developing methods and strategies for effective reporting of vital statistics data and analyses. Provides for testing and evaluation of newly developed knowledge, methods, and techniques in vital statistics data collection and reporting Defines requirements for development / modification of section interface files and tests for accuracy, reliability, and validity. Works to analyze data to ensure there are no data inconsistencies; Implements and defines data standards. Consults the Vital Reporting & Registration Branch Manager in vital statistics policy development and revision to determine impact on reporting capabilities and current / future research. Serves as the Vital Statistics Section Technical Liaison with the TxEVER development team to ensure functionality meets section reporting standards.

5%) Performs other related duties, as assigned. Performs duties in the absence of the State Registrar. DSHS employees are expected to support the mission either by actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or COOP activation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of vital statistics and other population-based data sources for surveillance.

Knowledge of web-based data systems.

Skill in :

Skill in business and program analysis.

Skill in developing goals and objectives and develop procedures to monitor and evaluate progress.

Skill in complex problem solving.

Skill in advanced use of computer software, such as SQL, SAS, and Tableau.

Ability to :

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, interpret and analyze data.

Ability to plan, organize, schedule and monitor completion of assigned projects.

Ability to prepare concise reports.

Ability to develop and revise policies and procedures.

Ability to assess and manage priorities.

Ability to organize and present complex information to a variety of audiences, verbally and in writing.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.

Ability to work in a team-approach collaborative environment.

Ability to construct complex SQL queries.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications : N / A

Initial Screening Criteria :

Bachelor's degree in any field.

Master's degree may be substituted for the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years.

4 Years' experience with data analytics and analysis in health and human services, public health, or related field.

4 Years' experience in writing complex SQL queries and using statistical software (e.g. SAS or SPSS)

1 Year experience selecting, managing and / or developing staff.

Additional Information :

This position is required to be on-site and to ensure business continuity, daily attendance is key.

To be considered for an interview, applicants must demonstrate a clear match to all initial criteria in the EMPLOYMENT HISTORY and SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE SECTIONS of the application. Resumes will not be considered.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at https : / / hr.sao.texas.gov / CompensationSystem / JobDescriptions / .

ADA Accommodations :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility :

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
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