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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Applied Statistics amp; Evaluation Project Lead in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP) is seeking a highly-qualified candidate to fill the position of Project Lead (Data Analyst V) on the Applied Statistics and Evaluation Team. This position will help DAP transform data into meaningful information to improve the well-being of Texans. The ideal candidate will have strong analytic skills, a commitment to growth, and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable people. The Project Lead oversees highly complex (senior-level) research, evaluation, and data analytic projects for HHSC programs, management, legislative entities, and federal partners. The Project Lead designs and conducts research and evaluation studies requiring data collection, analysis, and reporting; applies advanced research designs and statistical methods to health and human services (HHS) data, including statistical modeling and trend analysis; writes advanced scripts and code for computer-based statistical software; develops, builds, and administers survey instruments and focus groups; and prepares a variety of reports, presentations, and other deliverables for state legislative entities, federal agencies, and HHSC departments. The Project Lead will also be responsible for leading special projects and high-priority analytic deliverables.The Project Lead provides expert consultation and assistance on best practices for research design, data management, statistical modeling and analysis, and reporting standards. In addition, this position will assist with the supervision and oversight of team members. The Project Lead works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, but must attend the office at least one day per week to facilitate specific job functions and support team collaboration. The posted salary reflects the minimum and maximum range for this position, as determined by the Texas State Auditorand#146;s Office. The offered salary will be based on available budgeted funds. This position also includes a comprehensive benefit package, including health coverage, wellness programs, and retirement benefits.Essential Job FunctionsOversees comprehensive research studies and evaluations of HHS programs, including planning the evaluation design, developing data collection/survey instruments, identifying outcome measures, performing advanced statistical analysis, and interpreting and summarizing the results. (25%) Disseminates research and evaluation findings concerning HHS programs and policy implications via technical reports, presentations, or other deliverables to the Texas Legislature, Governorand#146;s Office, and federal and state agencies, including HHS program staff and executive leadership. (15%)Responds to ad-hoc data analysis and reporting requests on HHS programs. (15%) Provides expert research and evaluation technical assistance to HHS divisions and external partners, including third-party evaluators. (15%)Identifies use cases and develops database prototypes for data connectivity across HHS programs; anticipates analytic limitations in agency data and identifies potential solutions to support data quality improvement; advances understanding of agency programs through novel research ideas and methods. (10%)Supports management in monitoring project timelines, decision points, and key deliverables; demonstrates organizational skills, professional judgment, and the ability to anticip https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609602 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.