Public Health Analyst

Career Opportunities:
Public Health Analyst (20944)

Posting 20944
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services

- Agency Analytics

- Life, Physical, and Social Science

- Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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.

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 .

Functional

Title:

Public Health Analyst

Job Title:

Epidemiologist II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Agency Analytics
Posting Number: 20944
Closing Date: 09/18/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,800.00 - $5,700.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
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: None
MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI
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Performs complex and creative epidemiological work for a variety of public health topics for the Agency Analytics Unit within the Center for Health Statistics. Position is the designated epidemiologist to oversee public data dissemination for a variety of public health datasets, including but not limited to mental health, adolescent health, vital events, community health, and substance use. Work involves working with teams including data visualization specialists and geographic information systems (GIS) specialists as the subject matter expert on epidemiological concepts, definitions, methodology, and general public health expertise.

Collaborates with diverse DSHS program areas on various research projects and ideas for public data dashboards and data products.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

EJF 1:
Researches, evaluates and performs complex epidemiological analyses for a variety of public health topics. Responsible for ensuring epidemiological analyses are translated into effective data visualizations. Uses epidemiological expertise to determine key variables of interest to data customers and provide clear language for explanation of data. Translates research findings into messaging that is meaningful to the general public. Assesses data needs of Texas to further increase data visibility and availability (35%)

EJF 2:
Provides DSHS program areas with recommendations for public data dissemination products. Performs complex data management and analysis on existing program data and creates diverse data products. Ensures quality assurance and quality control of datasets and data products prior to releasing and on a routine basis to ensure data is up‑to‑date and free of errors. (35%)

EJF 3:
Proposes, initiates and assists in the planning and execution of strategic data projects and presentations. Manages communication with internal and external partners to establish or continue engagement in public health data projects. Provides consultation on epidemiological data analyses and methodologt. Creates and submits conference abstracts and manuscripts for presentation and publication (25%)

EJF 4:
Other…