Developer/Programmer Analyst

Novalink Solutions LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a temporary Developer/Programmer Analyst III to advance electronic case reporting interoperability for the Birth Defects Registry. The role focuses on needs assessment, automation, and system integration to streamline eICR ingestion and data use.

Expect collaboration with epidemiology and technical staff to deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities include building SAS/Python/R scripts, dashboards, and automated data pipelines; validating

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience developing, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R or similar scripting languages.
• 8+ years experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation for interoperability workflows.
• 8+ years experience working with structured or semi-structured health/public health data; knowledge of databases and querying.
• 8+ years experience developing reports documenting system requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• 8+ years experience testing and validating automated data integration solutions.
• 8+ years ability to document code and technical specifications for improved workflows.
• 8+ years strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical staff; collaborative work style.
• 2+ years preferred experience with eCR/eICR, EHR/HEI, HL7/XML/FHIR, SNOMED CT; data linkage and ETL development.
• 2+ years preferred experience with SQL and relational databases, public health surveillance systems, and automated data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Interoperability Needs Assessment: evaluate TBIRDS ingestion of eICRs and auto-populate data fields; document scripts and workflows.
• Dashboards and System Integration: develop SAS/Python/R programs; build dashboards and automate data ingestion into TBIRDS.
• Testing and Validation: test automated workflows; validate accuracy and completeness; troubleshoot issues.
• Data Interoperability Automation and Registry Modernization: support integration of electronic health data into TBIRDS workflows.
• Technical Requirements and Recommendations: identify data/system requirements; document processes and proposed improvements.

Skills

SAS

Python

R

System integration

Dashboard creation

Automation

Structured health data

Databases querying

Documentation

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Austin, United States | Posted on 10/30/2026

• Job Type FT Contract
• Contract duration 1 year
• Date Opened 10/30/2026
• Target Date 11/09/2026
• City Austin
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States
• Assigned Recruiter(s) Satya Thotakura
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of1 Developer/Programmer Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications ofDeveloper/Programmer Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Position Summary:

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (BDESB), is seeking a temporary Developer/Programmer Analyst III to provide a needs assessment, programming automation, and system integration for electronic case reporting (eCR), data interoperability, and modernization activities for the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS). This position will conduct a needs assessment to evaluate and identify business requirements for eICR ingestion into the TBIRDS and the auto-population of select fields to expedite record abstraction. This position will lead projects to automate and expedite branch processes such as clinical review of cases in TBIRDS and build dashboards related to eCR implementation and data modernization efforts. The position will primarily support the development of automated processes between systems for extracting, validating, and using data from electronic initial case reports (eICRs). The contractor will work with BDESB program, epidemiology, and technical staff for system development to evaluate, identify, and document programming solutions. Developed solutions will reduce manual data review, improve the usability of eCR data, and support the interoperability and automation of electronic health data into existing surveillance and workflows.

Job Duties

• Interoperability Needs Assessment: Conduct a needs assessment to evaluate and identify necessary steps for the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS) to ingest eICRs and auto-populate select data fields. Maintain clear documentation of programming scripts, workflows, validation procedures, developed solutions, and other integration specific information to support sustainability and future maintenance. Develop a report/system requirements document describing functions and workflows needed for TBIRDS interoperability.
• Dashboards and System Integration: Develop, test, document, and maintain SAS, Python, R (or other statistical software) programs for multiple branch processes, including building dashboards. Programs will automate and integrate relevant data from eICRs into TBIRDS to expedite branch processes such as but not limited to: triaging cases for clinical review and/or automating data ingestion in TBIRDS.
• Testing and Validation: Test and validate automated workflow processes, standardization, linkage, and processing methods to assess accuracy, completeness, and reliability of SAS, R, and Python (or other statistical software) programs. Troubleshoot identified issues and refine programming solutions accordingly.
• Data Interoperability Automation and Registry Modernization: Support efforts to incorporate electronic health data into existing TBDR workflows and assist with needs assessment and planning related to eICR integration and other interoperability initiatives.
• Technical Requirements and Recommendations: Collaborate with BDESB staff and technical partners to identify data and system requirements, document technical processes, identify potential limitations, and develop recommendations for future interoperability projects.

Requirements

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years
Required/Preferred
Experience

8
Required
Experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or other similar programming language scripts.

8
Required
Experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation for improved interoperability workflows.

8
Required
Experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or other complex administrative data and knowledge of databases and database querying.

8
Required
Ability to develop reports that documents system requirements to identify programmatic and business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

8
Required
Experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.

8
Required
Ability to document code and technical specifications for improved workflows and procedures.

8
Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical staff, and Ability to work collaboratively with other staff.

2
Preferred
Experience with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR), Electronic Health Records or Health Information Exchange, healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, XML, or FHIR, SNOMED CT or other clinical terminology standards.

2
Preferred
Experience with SQL and relational databases, public health surveillance systems or registries, data linkage and matching, and development of automated data pipelines or ETL processes.