Senior Research Analyst

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Functional

Title:

Senior Research Analyst

Job Title:

Data Analyst V

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department: DAP Analytics & Decision Sup

Posting Number: 17057

Closing Date: 11/13/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Life, Physical, and Social Science

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 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:

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Brief

Job Description:

This job posting is intended to fill multiple openings.

The Office of Data, Analytics, and Performance (DAP) is seeking a highly-qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Research Analyst (Data Analyst V) on the Applied Statistics & Evaluation Team. This position will help DAP transform data into meaningful information to improve the well-being of Texans. The ideal candidate will have strong analytic skills, a commitment to growth, and a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

The Senior Research Analyst oversees highly complex (senior-level) research, evaluation, and data analytic projects for HHSC programs, management, legislative entities, and federal partners. The Senior Research Analyst designs and conducts research and evaluation studies requiring data collection, analysis, and reporting; applies advanced research designs and statistical methods to health and human services (HHS) data, including statistical modeling and trend analysis; writes advanced scripts and code for computer-based statistical software;

develops, builds, and administers survey instruments and focus groups; and prepares a variety of reports, presentations, and other deliverables for state legislative entities, federal agencies, and HHSC departments. The Senior Research Analyst will also be responsible for leading special projects and high-priority analytic deliverables.

The Senior Research Analyst provides expert consultation and assistance on best practices for research design, data management, statistical modeling and analysis, and reporting standards. In addition, this position will assist with the supervision and oversight of team members. The Senior Research Analyst works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The posted salary reflects the minimum and maximum range for this position, as determined by the Texas State Auditor's Office. The offered salary will be based on available budgeted funds. This position also includes a comprehensive benefit package, including health coverage, wellness programs, and retirement benefits.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EJF 1:
Oversees comprehensive research studies and evaluations of HHS programs, including planning the evaluation design, developing data collection/survey instruments, identifying outcome measures, performing advanced statistical analysis, and interpreting and summarizing the results. (25%)

EJF 2:
Disseminates research and evaluation findings concerning HHS programs and policy implications via technical reports, presentations, or other deliverables to the Texas Legislature, Governor's Office, and federal and state agencies,…