Data Analyst

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health in Houston seeks a Data Analyst to oversee data collection, management, and analytics for the CHVPS division (HART and RISE). You will work with Excel, SQL, R, Python, Power BI and ArcGIS to turn data into actionable insights that inform violence prevention and community health initiatives.

Under the Office of Planning and Innovation, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, develop analytics products, respond to ad-hoc requests, and present

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in data projects preferred.
• Two years of data project experience including data collection, management, and visualization.
• Experience with Excel, SQL, R, Python, Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Manages the full data analytics lifecycle from gathering requirements to reporting.
• Utilizes Excel, SQL, R, Python, Power BI and ArcGIS for data work and visualization.
• Develops analytics products to support strategic initiatives and evaluation efforts.
• Fulfills ad-hoc data requests and supports emergency response tasks as needed.
• Engages stakeholders and communicates insights through reports and dashboards.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to communicate findings.

Skills

Data lifecycle

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation development

Research and communication

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

R

Python

PowerBI

ArcGIS

Job 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.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) Applied Analytics Manager, the HART & RISE Data Analyst will oversee the full spectrum of data collection, management, and analytics, from gathering to reporting, while utilizing various tools for effective data collection, management, analysis, and visualization. This position works with internal and external stakeholders using data to create deliverables that enable the Community Health and Violence Prevention (CHVPS) division programs, HART and RISE, to take a public health approach to addressing the root causes of violence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data Lifecycle Management: Manages the entire data analytics process, from gathering requirements to reporting findings, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout.
• Data Management and Analysis: Utilizes tools such as Excel, SQL, R, Python, PowerBI, and ArcGIS to perform data collection, management, cleaning, analysis, and visualization tasks effectively.
• Product Development: Identifies, develops, and implements data analytics products supporting strategic initiatives, projects, and evaluation efforts, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Department Support: Fulfills ad-hoc data requests promptly, facilitating data-driven decision-making across various departments and teams. Also, assists in responding to emergency events by undertaking special tasks as assigned, and contributing to the organization’s agile and adaptive capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of analyses with organizational objectives and requirements.
• Research and Communication: Conducts thorough research, analyzes data, and communicates insights through comprehensive reports and intuitive dashboards or other data reporting mediums.
• Presentation Development: Creates engaging presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations as necessary.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]

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.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience working on data projects including data collection, management, query, cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
• One (1) year of experience using the following data tools: Excel, SQL, R, Python, and PowerBI or similar tools.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Excel, SQL, R, Python, and PowerBI or similar tools for data analysis.
• 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:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.

• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.

• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.

• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

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.

Experience

• Knowledge of or experience with community violence intervention (CVI), alternative 911 response, violence prevention, or related community-based public safety and public health initiatives preferred.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work

• Full-Time Position
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.
• May require occasional after-hours support and maintenance of technical systems.

Work Environment

• Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.

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 - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.

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.