Data Analyst II

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Data Analyst II for the Safety Risk Mgmt division at the Rusk State Hospital location. The role involves routine data analysis, creating and running queries, and providing reports and graphics to support hospital operations.

The Data Analyst II will maintain local databases, train staff on data tools, and respond to management requests with timely analyses while working under moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Journey-level data analysis experience.
• Ability to create and adjust queries to meet data needs.
• Experience producing reports and graphics for stakeholders.
• Ability to train and support hospital staff using data systems.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be scheduled for day shifts or rotating shifts.
• Creates and supports databases and related data collection systems used across the hospital, ensuring accurate data and accessible reports.
• Consults with internal and external customers to clarify data needs and tailor reports accordingly.
• Conducts ad hoc data analysis in response to requests from Hospital Management and department heads.
• Runs production reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and interprets results including outliers.

Skills

Data analysis

Queries

Reporting

Customer consultation

Database support

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

• Functional Title: Data Analyst II
• Job Title: Data Analyst II
• Agency: Health & Human Services
• Comm Department: Safety Risk Mgmt
• Posting Number: 19285
• Closing Date: 08/27/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25
• Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility Location: Rusk State Hospital
• Job Location City: RUSK
• Job Location Address: 805 N DICKINSON DR
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Brief Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you.

The Data Analyst II performs routine (journey-level) data analysis work. Work involves creating and running queries to generate data sets, analyzing the data, and producing reports and graphics based on that data. Activities include a mix of running routine reports, responding to ad hoc report requests, and developing new reports to address identified needs. Responsibilities include ongoing development and technical support of local databases plus training and support of the individuals throughout the hospital using them. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Creates and supports databases and related data collection systems that are used by customers throughout the hospital. Assures that these systems function smoothly and return accurate and reliable results that can be used for data analysis. Monitors use of these data systems to promote accuracy of data input by various users. Creates or adjusts queries to meet ongoing changes in customers’ data needs. Provides relevant analysis of results as needed and discards unnecessary information.
• Consults with internal and external customers to clarify their specific data needs and how those needs can best be met. Identifies existing reports that address ongoing data needs and ensures that customers can readily access those reports. Adjusts existing reports to better address existing needs. Creates new reports in response to newly identified needs.
• Conducts ad hoc data analysis in response to specific requests from Hospital Management, State Hospitals Central Administration, and department heads throughout the hospital.
• Runs production reports that involve some compilation of results on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Interprets the results to identify outlier