Director of Data Analytics and Special Projects

Date:
Aug 28, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX
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Functional

Title:

Director of Data Analytics and Special Projects
Job Title: Director I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Community Health Improvement
Posting Number: 19258
Closing Date: 09/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,581.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift Telework:
Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
Other Locations: Austin
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Job Description
Under the limited direction of the Data Analytics & Special Projects (DASP) Director IV, the Director I performs advanced managerial work providing leadership, direction, and oversight for division-wide data analytics, performance reporting, strategic initiatives, and information technology (IT) initiatives across the Community Health Improvement (CHI) Division. The position oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytics and performance reporting, strategic planning efforts, complex project implementation, process improvement initiatives, and division-wide intake activities that support CHI priorities.

The Director I develops and evaluates programs, establishes goals and objectives, oversees budgets and contracts, and provides leadership for administrative processes. This position serves as a key liaison with executive leadership, program areas, and information technology partners to advance data-driven decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic initiatives across the division. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures; reviewing guidelines, rules, regulations, and legislative impacts;

ensuring the integrity, quality, security, analysis, and dissemination of public health and programmatic data; and overseeing special projects of significant scope and complexity. The Director I provides consultation to senior leadership on strategic and operational issues, represents the division in meetings and work groups, and may testify at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings, as appropriate. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

To perform these job duties, this position may require working additional hours to meet defined deadlines and support agency mission-critical reporting and operational priorities.
Essential Job Funtions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
35% Manages and directs activities of staff responsible for division-wide analytics, performance reporting, intake coordination, and IT initiatives across the CHI Division. Provides leadership, guidance, and oversight for strategic initiatives, data-driven decision making, performance management, and process improvement efforts. Establishes program goals, objectives, priorities, performance measures and project timelines; monitors progress toward deliverables and milestones; and ensures alignment with division priorities and agency objectives.

Identifies and mitigates risks, addresses gaps, and advances opportunities for operational and programmatic improvement. Develops and implements methods to evaluate program effectiveness and measure achievement of program goals and outcomes. Oversees the collection, analysis, interpretation, quality, security, and dissemination of public health and programmatic data to support strategic planning, operational decision-making, and continuous quality improvement. Plans, develops, monitors,…