Senior Public Health Analyst

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) seeks a Senior Public Health Analyst to support the Chief of Staff through collaboration with internal stakeholders and community partners. The role focuses on planning, development, coordination, implementation, and reporting of strategic priorities.

The position involves analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to produce actionable reports and executive memos, presentations, and recommendations, aligning resources for improved effectiveness across the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders and community partners to implement departmental priorities.
• Manages high-priority projects and advises senior leadership on actions.
• Supports executive communications, including memos, briefs, presentations, and reports.
• Collects and analyzes data to develop insights for executive leadership.
• Performs duties to support the department’s mission, including emergency tasks.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Project mgmt

Stakeholder engagement

Public health planning

Decision-making

Research

Policy

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health

Job description

About Harris County Public Health

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview

Serving as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff and through extensive collaboration with internal stakeholders, Harris County departments, and community partners, the Senior Public Health Analyst supports the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and reporting of strategic departmental priorities.

The Senior Public Health Analyst also analyzes and synthesizes quantitative and qualitative information from various sources to produce actionable reports, memos, presentations, recommendations, and implementation plans. This position works closely with and directly supports executive leadership to align resources, monitor performance, and strengthen effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication (verbal, written, and visual), project management, and stakeholder engagement skills and a thorough understanding of how to plan and measure impact through public service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, other county departments, and community partners to develop, implement, and complete action plans for departmental priorities.
• Manages high-priority projects and strategic initiatives; coordinates cross-functional responses and advises the Chief of Staff and Executive Director on recommended courses of action.
• Supports the development of executive communications, including memos, policy briefs, presentations, reports, and background materials that synthesize complex data and technical information into clear, actionable insights tailored to diverse audiences.
• Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to develop insights and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, and operational needs of the department, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, community planning, or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
• Experience supporting board or governing body planning and preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adaptability and sound decision‑making skills in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments.
• Knowledgeable about public health planning and design models, methods, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
• Ability to conduct research, identify and understand both quantitative and qualitative data, and translate data into information for decision making and recommendations to various audiences.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment SkillsAbility to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication SkillsThis competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement SkillsThis competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership SkillsThis competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science SkillsThis competency focuses on using public health science and evidence‑based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work

• Full-Time Position.
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.

Work Environment

• Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.

Physical Demands

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location

• Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)