Data Analyst IV

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off benefits

Career growth

Job summary

HHSC in Austin seeks a Data Analyst IV to perform complex data collection, analysis, and reporting for Foster Care Litigation and related Child Care Licensing initiatives. The role involves crafting concise reports, dashboards, and data quality improvements under supervision, with opportunities for growth.

The position emphasizes collaboration with program areas, governance of data quality, and presenting data-driven recommendations to stakeholders in a structured analytic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in data science, business analytics, or related field.
• Experience in data analysis, compilation, and/or reporting work.
• Experience with database tools preferred but not required (Oracle, SQL Developer, Toad, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and visualization to support dashboards and reports.
• Develop and review standard and ad-hoc reports for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate with program areas to align resources and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Maintain data quality metrics and implement improvements.
• Suggest systematic changes to improve data collection and data infrastructure.
• Provide requirements for databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Data visualization

Reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in data-related field

Tools

SAS

SQL/ETL tools

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 IV Job Title: Data Analyst IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: DAP Aging & Disability Posting Number: 18808 Closing Date: 01/11/2027 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,425.33- $7,155.75 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: 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: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: 0231,0239,0271,0291,2652,2659,6046,6049,8051,8825,8846,8850,14N,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,183X,1D7X1 1N0X1,1N1X1,1N4X1,1N7X1,255A,25B,26B,350F,350G,351L,351M,352N,35F,35G,35L,35M,514A,514B,5I0,5I1A 65FX,65WX,681X,682X,683X,781X,782X,783X,86P0,8K000,CT,CTR,CTT,CYB10,CYB11,CYB12,CYB13,CYB14,IS,ISM ISS,IT,ITS,SEI15,SEI23

Brief Job Description

Under the supervision of the Performance Monitoring and Analytics Manager, the Data Analyst IV performs complex (journey-level) data collection and research, reporting, and analysis to monitor, evaluate, and increase efficiencies for Foster Care Litigation (FCL) activities and initiatives for Child Care Licensing (CCL), within the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The Data Analyst works with the program areas to explore different aspects of a system (people, policy, and processes) to determine why particular areas are performing well or have opportunities for improvement. The position acts as a liaison between RSDA and stakeholders. The Data Analyst crafts concise, comprehensive technical and non-technical reports to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, to make recommendations for process improvement, and to develop solutions to monitor and implement data quality. The Data Analyst will provide guidance to colleagues and is a contributor in a complex and crucial data analytic environment. This position works under general supervision and has moderate latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Work involves conducting detailed analysis of data sets, including monitoring and ensuring data quality, to be used as input for performance dashboards and reports. Compiles, queries, and loads data points using SQL and other query languages, into databases, from a variety of source formats, to support complex analyses. Cleans and prepares data, as necessary, to produce data required for data visualization software products and develops dashboards as a result. 35%
• Reporting: Assists in the development and implementation of effective analytic techniques and review methodologies for evaluating and monitoring activities and initiatives related to CCL Foster Care Litigation. Prepares comprehensive standard and ad-hoc reports, including court-ordered reports and other reports for internal and external audiences. Extracts multiple report products. Develops report mock-ups and drafts for discussion and approval. Ensures accuracy of data included in reports. 30%
• Coordination: Customer Service Focused. Utilizes strong communication skills to explain CCL business processes and to negotiate for information and resources needed to ensure successful Foster Care Litigation initiatives. Act as a liaison to other areas to ensure resources are aligned with CCL Foster Care Litigation and DAP department priorities and data analytic needs. Coordinates with Program subject matter experts to ensure accuracy of reporting tools, workflows, and reporting procedures. 10%
• Data Quality/Integrity: Establishes and updates data quality metrics, recommending and implementing improvements to data quality associated with processes. Ensures data integrity by identifying data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies in the content, structure, and relationships within data; coordinates with stakeholders to improve data quality. 10%
• Identifies and Implements Improvements: Provides suggestions regarding systematic changes that will improve the collection of data and align data infrastructure with business needs. Provides routine updates on the status of projects and initiatives. 10%
• Infrastructure Support: Consults and provides requirements for the development and implementation of databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Assists in the evaluation of RSDA analytic activities to ensure Program reporting requirements are met. 5%

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of, or strong aptitude to learn, CCL and Foster Care Litigation data.
• Knowledge of data quality and integrity processes.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of database and application design, development and structure.
• Knowledge of record keeping, including security procedures for handling, protecting, and distributing confidential data.
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting and visualization tools.

Skill In

• Skill in complex analytic work, identifying trends, concerns, recommending opportunities for improvement as well as areas of excellence.
• Skill in using SAS and other query languages.
• Skill in using Extract, Transform and Load tools.
• Skill in communicating to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability To

• Ability to work on a team, and to be flexible and creative with data demands.
• Ability to plan, organize and conduct data analytic projects.
• Ability to develop and interpret data charts, maps, and tables.
• Ability to interpret and publish data analytic findings.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and show initiative.
• Ability to maintain detailed and organized documentation of data analytic projects.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

N\A

Initial Screening Criteria

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field. Experience in data analysis, compilation, and/or reporting work. Experience with Oracle, SQL Developer, Toad, or other database development tools preferred but not required. Experience and education may be substituted for one another, up to four years.

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