Data & Systems Modernization Liaison (Remote)

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas seeks a Program Specialist VI to lead advanced data modernization and electronic case reporting efforts. You will work with epidemiologists, informatics staff, contractors, and program managers to identify needs, develop requirements, and implement new data processes.

This role emphasizes project management, cross‑program collaboration, and technical consultation to improve surveillance, data quality, timeliness, and interoperability.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in public health or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating or managing complex projects across programs.
• Experience with public health, healthcare, research, data systems, or informatics.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for electronic case reporting (eCR) and data modernization initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-program projects, develop requirements, and manage timelines.
• Review IRB submissions and data-use approvals as needed.
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare program briefings.

Skills

Project coordination

Public health surveillance

Data modernization

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in public health or related discipline

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas seeks a Program Specialist VI to lead advanced data modernization and electronic case reporting efforts. You will work with epidemiologists, informatics staff, contractors, and program managers to identify needs, develop requirements, and implement new data processes.

This role emphasizes project management, cross‑program collaboration, and technical consultation to improve surveillance, data quality, timeliness, and interoperability.