Epidemiologist III
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Functional Title: Epidemiologist III Job Title: Epidemiologist III Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Agency Analytics Posting Number: 17466 Closing Date: 06/15/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $5,500.00- $6,333.75 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) Other Locations: MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI12
The Epidemiologist III serves as a member of the Advanced Analytics Team within the Agency Analytics Unit (AAU) in the Center for Health Statistics (CHS). This position is responsible for the gathering, compilation, collection, management, analysis, visualization, and dissemination of public health data, with a strong emphasis on data quality, accuracy, consistency, and usability.
The Epidemiologist III collects, queries, and analyzes public health data using standard statistical tools, applications, methods, and techniques. This role actively assesses data quality across the data lifecycle, including evaluating completeness, validity, timeliness, and reliability of data from multiple sources. Identifies data anomalies, gaps, and inconsistencies, and works collaboratively with AAU team members to resolve data quality issues and improve data integrity. Contributes to the development and maintenance of data dictionaries and standard operating procedures related to data management and quality assurance.
Manages and analyzes large and complex datasets to disseminate high quality data products. Publishes public health data on websites and platforms, including dashboards, reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other analytic products, ensuring that outputs are accurate, reproducible, and aligned with approved data standards and quality expectations. Responds to data and other special requests from other DSHS, HHSC, or external programs. Consults with internal and external customers to identify data analytics needs.
Expertise with data analysis and visualization tools (such as SAS, Tableau, R, Python) is highly desired. Initiative and project management skills are important, including the ability to manage data related tasks independently while coordinating with team members and stakeholders. Excellent communication and advanced technical skills are required to explain data, methods, and limitations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
The Epidemiologist III works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment in analytical and data quality decisions. Prior experience working with epidemiological or public health data is highly desired.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Public Health Data Analysis and Interpretation - Designs, plans, and conducts analyses of public health data, including epidemiological and public health data analyses for legislative inquiries. Uses statistical methods and software to prepare, process, and analyze complex public health data in response to requests from other DSHS program areas and agency staff, public health researchers, other governmental agencies, and the public. Reviews and conducts background research to support methods used to perform data analysis, data management techniques, and data collection processes. (35%)
Development and Dissemination of Data Products - Produces and publishes high-quality analytic outputs, including dashboards, reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other public-facing and internal products. Ensures that all data products are reproducible, aligned with approved data standards, and clearly communicate findings, methods, and limitations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including internal DSHS partners, the media, local and regional health departments, public health researchers, and the public. Responsible for monitoring compliance with established data standards and protocols across all analytic outputs, including conducting regular reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and recommending changes to methodologies when necessary to improve accuracy, reproducibility, and clarity. (25%)
Data Quality Assessment and Data Management - Ensures data quality and accessibility for data disseminated by the Agency Analytics Unit. Develops, implements, and monitors data quality and data governance standards. Creates and maintains databases, data management systems, standard operating procedures, and data dictionaries for a wide variety of public health data used and disseminated by the Agency Analytics Unit. May work with internal and external partners to implement databases and new data collection systems. (20%)
Stakeholder Consultation and Data Support - Provides expert consultation and methodological guidance for internal and external stakeholders. Defines analytic questions, recommends appropriate methodologies, and advises on interpretation and limitations of findings while ensuring compliance with epidemiological data standards and quality expectations. (15%)
Other duties as 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 activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of database management and query methods.
Knowledge of health data privacy and security standards and protocols.
Knowledge of epidemiological research methods and principles.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
Knowledge in data visualization theories and practices.
Knowledge of public health data sources including, but not limited to, vital events, health care utilization, and behavioral surveillance.
Knowledge of health data privacy and security standards and protocols.
Knowledge of advanced statistical concepts.
Skill in both verbal and written communications.
Skills in writing standard operating procedure documentation.
Skill in manipulating large datasets.
Skill in SAS, Python, and R programming.
Skill in SQL coding language highly desired.
Skill in using data visualization software, with particular emphasis on Tableau preferred.
Skill in planning and implementing data quality control and assurance procedures.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with stakeholders and a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to demonstrate creativity, initiative, and innovation.
Ability to manage and analyze large databases.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
N/A
Initial Screening Criteria:
- Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) or closely related field (e.g., MSPH, MHA, Biostatistics) with relevant coursework in Epidemiology or Biostatistics required.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in data management and analysis with large public health datasets using advanced statistical software, such as SAS, R, Stata, or Python.
Additional Information:
- An in-basket exercise will be required if selected for an interview.
- This position is currently hybrid; you must be able to work in the Austin office multiple days each week.
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. HHS agencies use E-Verify.
- Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of the HHSC Human Resources Manual.
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 [click to reveal website link].
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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