Director of Data Analytics

Date: Oct 16, 2025 Location: AUSTIN, TX DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us. Employee Benefits DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs. Functional Title: Director of Data Analytics Job Title: Director I Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Community Health Improvement Posting Number: 10309 Closing Date: 10/30/2025 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Management Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,581.66 Pay Frequency: Monthly Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 97E0,SEI15 Under the limited direction of the Data Analytics & Special Projects (DASP) Director IV, the Director I, will perform advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in the strategic operations and planning of Congenital Syphilis and Data Analytics Groups. Performs administrative work in establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives for the branch; develops policy, reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations. Develops and evaluates program activities; reviews and approves budgets; provides guidance to staff regarding the contract and grant administration processes. Provides scientific direction to the programs within the group Directs the review and revision of legislation and develops the agency position regarding legislative impact. Ensures scientific integrity of registry methods, data collection, compilation, analyses, and dissemination. Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings on matters relating to group programs, as appropriate. Develops highly advanced reviews for various special projects as directed by senior management and interacts with senior management on policy issues as directed. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 35% Manages and directs activities of staff in Congenital Syphilis (CS) and Data Analytics (DA) Groups. Establishes goals and objectives for data management and tracks data deliverables/milestones, such as visualizations and reports, by setting overarching targets and timelines for program staff to follow. Demonstrates time management by adhering to the deadlines that has been issued by the Director IV, ability to negotiate data deliverables, program strategies, priorities, and timelines, and communicates with Director IV for any issues that may arise, and facilitation skills to identify project risks and gaps by data analyses, setting program goals, and expectations, and finding opportunities for data collection and program performance improvement. Reviews and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and develops performance standards for achieving program goals by including surveys, interviews with program staff and creating data analysis to help gather valuable insights of the program implementation and impact. Plans, direct, develop, evaluate and oversee the budgets by running reports from CAPPS Financial reporting and sharing the spreadsheet with the Director IV. Develops, reviews and approves budgets and expenditures monthly and prepares funding allocation for program. 25% Develops and establishes goals and objectives for the CS and DA groups within the Community Health Improvement (CHI) Division consistent with the DSHS strategic plan. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates group standards, policies and procedures for the CS program, and sets rules in place to support essential operations to confirm compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Reviews result of internal audits, research studies by collecting data products produced by the team (e.g. data visualization publications, presentations and reports). Develop advanced statistical and operations data reviews for various special projects as directed by senior management (e.g. data visualization publications, presentations, and reports). Provides guidance and oversight and guidance to CS and DA groups, including executive and management level staff, ensuring compliance and adhere to standards and established procedures. On a monthly basis, reviews data around disease management, including testing, treatment, and reporting guidelines, rules, regulations, and implement and monitor program adherence ensuring program is alignment with federal, state, and agency laws and regulations. Performs related work as assigned by Director IV. Interacts with senior management on policy issues related to the program’s effectiveness. Initiates and guides program challenges and successes and evaluating outcomes. 20% Works with section director and other managers on the evaluation of legislation related to any of the program areas and monitors compliance with legislative mandates. Consults with senior management to ensure that legislative-related activities and assignments and other departmental assignments are handled promptly and appropriately. Represents the program at business meetings and conferences. Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative sessions. Prepares and presents verbal and written project communications to executive leadership and stakeholders regarding CS progress and initiatives. 15% Supervision and management of staff. Responsible for hiring and selection, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of direct reports and guides the development of staff priorities, initiatives, and work schedules to achieve objectives and performance indicators. Conducts performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, scheduling and approving leave and monitors the ongoing activities of staff. (5%) Other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements. List any knowledge, skills, and abilities here for the expectations that the incumbent should have to perform the duties of this position. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques; and the principles and practices of public administration and management. Knowledge in supervision of employees such as hiring, staff development, evaluation, and counseling of employees, and identification and implementation of human resources, information technology, financial and grant management, and daily section project coordination activities. Knowledge of public health policy and state and federal agency laws and regulations related to community health services. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health administration and management. Knowledge of the Texas legislative process and state and federal laws pertaining to public health. Knowledge of community health care delivery needs and barriers among diverse Texas populations. Knowledge of grant funding processes and competitive awarding of funds. Knowledge of agency budget and accounting principles and applications. Knowledge of best practices in community health service delivery. Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy; decision-making, including assessing risk and using good judgment to inform decisions and recommendations to leadership; and conflict resolution and working quickly and collaboratively to solve problems. Skill in operational planning including developing section activities, goals, and objectives for strategic planning, development, and evaluation. Skill in developing and implementing contracts and grant applications. Skill in identifying resources needed to accomplish service delivery objectives and budget development. Skill in developing and evaluating administrative policies, procedures, and protocols. Skill in identifying, evaluating, and solving issues and implementing effective solutions. Skill in managing multiple and competing priorities. Skill in quality improvement for program evaluation implementation. Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions; to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate agency policies and procedures; to prepare concise reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others. Ability to plan, organize, and complete multiple activities in a timely fashion. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Ability to work in a professional manner with employees and the public including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with the legislature and produce effective results. Initial Screening Criteria Graduation from an accredited four-year college or master’s degree in public health or public administration preferred. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the field of public health or similar program with a public health perspective. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervision of employees including hiring, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and identification and implementation of human resource activities. Experience in human resources, information technology, financial, contract, and grant management, and daily section project coordination activities required. Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: “IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION: Information on the application must clearly state how the applicant meets initial selection criteria in the Summary of Experience section in order to be interviewed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applicants must provide information relevant to the required experience for this position. Answer all questions and completely summarize your experience including technical and managerial responsibilities and any special training, skills and qualifications for each position you have held in the employment history section of application. All fields on the application must be filled-in completely. This includes, but is not limited to, previous salary, previous supervisor, and reason for leaving previous position. Applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete an in-basket exercise. Agency salary policy, budget and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer. This position is not eligible for Telework Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com. Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, And Work Eligibility • The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. • Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. • DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form Nearest Major Market: Austin