Data Analyst / Report Writer 3

Job Title: Data Analyst / Report Writer 3 Category: Data / Database Administration Work Type: Contract - Full Time (Onsite Only) Location: Austin, TX 78751 Duration: 8 Months (with possible extensions - client sole discretion) Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius) Interview Mode: Microsoft Teams Position Overview Client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst / Report Writer 3 to support the client department into Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This role performs senior-level consultative and technical work in data analysis, reporting, and process optimization. The Analyst will transform large datasets into actionable insights, develop reporting tools, create dashboards, define data requirements, assess data policies, and support multiple strategic initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, problem solving, and independent judgment with limited supervision. Work Environment & Terms Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (CST). Location: 100% onsite in Austin, TX (no remote option; local candidates only). May require occasional work on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested Details Job Description: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Data reporting analysts transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and actions. Their work involves acquiring data from other sources, creating reports on a regular basis, correcting any code issues, and ensuring that databases remain error-free and organized. The client seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Data Analyst position within the DSHS Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of analysis for program related activities. Work involves analyzing priority initiatives and special projects utilizing business analysis best practices in coordination with agency business and technical units. Duties include: assessing, analyzing, researching, documenting data requirements, assuring the use of data best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of operations and program functions and providing recommendations. This position is responsible for assisting with the analysis across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include: developing data analysis tools; defining data requirements; providing recommendations to project leadership. This position will also work with staff to initiate, facilitate or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: Years Required/Preferred Experience 8 Required Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues. 8 Required Required Ability to transform data into information that can be utilized to make business decisions and develop and present reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness to executive stakeholders. 8 Required Develops or contributes in the development of as-is / to-be data models to identify opportunities for greater operational efficiencies. 8 Required Skilled in effectively mapping data and identifying improvements. Establishes benchmarks and develops framework for operational trend analysis and performance measurement 8 Required Required Experience with the analysis of data policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas. 8 Required Acquires data from various sources, creates reports on a regular basis, and performs deep analysis of underlying trends and correlations. Develops metadata, tables and user interfaces to define clear reports for business users 8 Required Required Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. 5 Preferred Uses creativity and specialty reporting tools to define and develop data reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. 5 Preferred Experience developing strategic and project SDLC materials, including gap analysis, recommendations, roadmaps, requirements, design documents, system and data flow diagrams, test cases, and use cases. 1 Preferred State or Federal Public Sector experience