Data Analyst II

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Functional Title: Data Analyst II Job Title: Data Analyst II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: General Admin Posting Number: 18901 Closing Date: 09/13/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support Salary Range: $4,263.16- $6,779.25 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-20 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 20% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Big Spring State Hospital Job Location City: BIG SPRING Job Location Address: 1901 N HIGHWAY 87 Other Locations: Big Spring MOS Codes: ,,,,,N,14NX,15AX,16KX,181X,182X,183X,1D7 X1
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Brief Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Data Analyst II performs routine (journey-level) data analysis work. Work involves creating and running queries to generate data sets, analyzing the data, and producing reports and graphics based on that data. Activities include a mix of running routine reports, responding to ad hoc report requests, and developing new reports to address identified needs. Responsibilities include ongoing development and technical support of local databases plus training and support of the individuals throughout the hospital using them.

Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. 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 (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Creates and supports databases and related data collection systems that are used by customers throughout the hospital. Assures that these systems function smoothly and return accurate and reliable results that can be used for data analysis. Monitors use of these data systems to promote accuracy of data input by various users. Creates or adjusts queries to meet ongoing changes in customers' data needs.

Provides relevant analysis of results as needed and discards unnecessary information.

Consults with internal and external customers to clarify their specific data needs and how those needs can best be met. Identifies existing reports that address ongoing data needs and ensures that customers can readily access those reports. Adjusts existing reports to better address existing needs. Creates new reports in response to newly identified needs.

Conducts ad hoc data analysis in response to specific requests from Hospital Management, State Hospitals Central Administration, and department heads throughout the hospital.

Runs production reports that involve some compilation of results on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Interprets the…