Healthcare Data Analyst (Community Health Analyst)

Salary: $74,360.69 - $96,668.89 Annually Location : Austin, TX Job Type: Full Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 25-10307 Department: Health & Human Services Opening Date: 11/04/2025 Closing Date: 11/25/2025 11:59 PM Central Job Summary What is the physical and behavioral health status of the residents of our community? What are the unmet needs and what are the necessary services to meet those needs? Where are public organizations investing public dollars? What are the most impactful and successful interventions to meet the health care needs of our community? This is a servant-leadership position which will work at the systems level reviewing the responsiveness of our public and non-profit partners on meeting the public health, behavioral health, and healthcare needs of our residents. The Community Health Analyst is under general direction, analyzes and reviews the financial operations and healthcare delivery of several entities in Travis County. Evaluates financial statements, budgets, forecasts and trend analysis, revenue and expenditure projections, and other financial activities as well as community and agency reports of community conditions and health disparities. Responsible for performing and coordinating data analysis, performance measurement and evaluation, and contract oversight and reporting for public health and behavioral health interlocal agreements. This position involves providing guidance and feedback as it pertains to the development and monitoring of contract performance measures and the development of comprehensive performance reports. The successful candidate will have experience researching or assessing programs in the healthcare field and both a theoretical foundation and work experience in translating quantitative and qualitative health care data into actionable strategies that executives and elected officials can operationalize. Acts as an internal consultant to policy makers, their staff, and senior County leadership, ensuring data-driven recommendations. Distinguishing Characteristics This classification is within the Planner/Management/Research job family with expertise in a specific planning area, representing the department in Commissioners Court proceedings and the County in public forums. This classification requires minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment and initiative, and requires managing high-level, complex projects while simultaneously completing advanced planning and financial analysis work. It is distinguished by the requirements to manage multi-disciplinary county and/or consultant-staffed teams; contract and manage consulting services; and initiate policy and work directly with senior leadership for its adoption and implementation. Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze evolving public health and behavioral health conditions, existing research and data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to organizational strategies.
• Conduct health and budget finance data analyses, review and summarize reports regarding other public jurisdictions funding health initiatives to inform key strategic decisions.
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods, including constituent and Travis County resident insights and ethnographic research, to inform strategy and innovation efforts.
• Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and Commissioners Court.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
• Maintain updated knowledge of horizon issues and economic, environmental, and demographic conditions impacting healthcare delivery and planning.
• Maintain expertise in health and financial trends, emerging service delivery and health service integration to enhance strategy development.
• Attend public meetings of healthcare entities to establish working relationships with the staff and stay up to date on partner strategies and budgets.
• Oversee the collection, management, analysis, and visualization of data related to the Health Planning & Partnership Division's portfolio of investments.
• This classification will require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible healthcare analysis experience; OR, Master's degree in Planning, Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible healthcare analysis experience. OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the

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