Public Health Projects & Analytics Lead

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Special Projects Coordinator (Program Specialist VII) to lead high‑level advisory services, manage cross‑functional CHI projects, and oversee complex data analyses for public health initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance measurement, and stakeholder communications to support state health priorities and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Three years of relevant public health, epidemiology, or related experience.
• Experience in state governmental public health programs preferred.
• Strong research, data analysis, and policy writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level consultative services and manage cross-functional CHI projects.
• Conduct specialized research and analyses, including needs assessments and evaluations.
• Develop briefing documents, infographics, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Oversee strategic planning documents and reporting for special projects.
• Coordinate performance data collection and monitoring to meet funding requirements.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Written communication

Public health

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Data visualization

Policy writing

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks a Special Projects Coordinator (Program Specialist VII) to lead high‑level advisory services, manage cross‑functional CHI projects, and oversee complex data analyses for public health initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance measurement, and stakeholder communications to support state health priorities and reporting requirements.