Health Informatics Spec II

Health Informatics Spec II

The Data Analyst within the IIS Interoperability Group performs routine (journey-level) data analysis work as assigned by the IIS Interoperability Onboarding Team manager. Work involves data analysis and reporting of immunization data and refining analytical processes in support of Texas' Immunization programs. Consults and provides expert technical assistance and guidance to program staff within the DSHS central and regional offices, local health departments, other governmental agencies, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other stakeholders. Recommends and develops processes for implementing, tracking, reporting, and analysis of Texas immunization data. Manages data projects relevant to the Immunization Section and the IIS Interoperability Group. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions:

(40%) Analyzes, identifies, and interprets data electronically reported to the Texas Immunization Registry. This includes the identification of programmatic risks originating from data quality issues including errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, trends, and outliers identified during analysis. Suggests programmatic improvements to address gaps identified during analysis. Recommends and develops processes for implementing, tracking, reporting, and analysis of Texas immunization data.

(25%) Creates, streamlines, and automates vaccine data analysis reports and tools which assist in the oversight of vaccines disseminated through registry programs. Provides consultative guidance and technical assistance to staff in the integration of new methods to accomplish necessary tasks using the federal and state immunization systems.

(20%) Communicates with other immunization stakeholders including regional and local entities as well as Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) personnel to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems. This may include the creation and presentation of findings. Manages data projects as assigned by the IIS Interoperability Director and provides routine written and verbal status reports on projects.

(10%) Reviews and develops policies and procedures regarding data and analysis to ensure compliance with programmatic and operational goals. May develop recommendations to improve collection of data.

(5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligation for disaster response and/or recovery of Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternative shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Extensive PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel (including VBA), Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SQL, SAS, and other relevant software applications.

Knowledge of database management, data analysis, and reporting.

Knowledge of business analysis.

Knowledge of project management standards and techniques.

Skill in developing written materials and training.

Skill in developing electronic reports from databases.

Skill in responding to customer inquiries and handling difficult customers in a tactful manner.

Skill in arithmetic, English grammar, and spelling.

Skill in supervising, leading and training others.

Ability to gather and analyze data and facts, and to devise solutions to problems.

Ability to communicate processes and procedures clearly and effectively to others.

Ability to use independent judgment and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet deadlines.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisory personnel and co-workers.

Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) processes and procedures.

Ability to promote effective communication between technical and non-technical staff.

Ability to analyze business needs, systems and procedures.

Ability to initiate plans, organize work and make decisions with minimal supervision.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

N/A Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business analysis, public health management, statistical analysis, project management, informatics, information technology, computer science, or other related field is preferred. At least four additional years of relevant employment exceeding the preferred minimum experience may be substituted for the education preference.

Experience with informatics concepts, interoperability, statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis.

Experience with analysis of large datasets, HL7 messaging, standard interoperability vocabulary.

Experience with computer software packages including SAS, Power BI,Tableau, ArcGIS, SQL, or other similar software packages. Additional Information:

MOS Code:

70D,230X,41AX

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