Healthcare Data Analyst

JOB What is the physical and behavioral health status of the residents of our community? What are the unmet needs and, what are the services needed to meet those needs? This is a servant-leadership position which will work at the systems level reviewing the responsiveness of our public and non-profit partners on meeting the public health, behavioral health, and healthcare needs of our residents. Under general direction, analyzes and reviews the financial operations and healthcare delivery of several entities in Travis County. Evaluates financial statements, budgets, forecasts and trends analysis, revenue and expenditure projections, and other financial activities as well as community and agency reports of community conditions and health disparities. The successful candidate will have a theoretical foundation and work experience in translating quantitative and qualitative data into actionable strategies that executives and elected officials can operationalize. Acts as an internal consultant to policy makers, their staff, and senior County leadership, ensuring data-driven recommendations.Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis classification is within the Planner/Management/Research job family with expertise in a specific planning area, representing the department in Commissioners Court proceedings and the County in public forums. This classification requires minimal supervision, exercises independent judgment and initiative, and requires managing high-level, complex projects while simultaneously completing advanced planning and financial analysis work. It is distinguished by the requirements to manage multi-disciplinary county and/or consultant-staffed teams; contract and manage consulting services; and initiate policy and work directly with senior leadership for its adoption and implementation. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Analyze evolving market conditions to identify trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to organizational strategies.Conduct health and budget data analyses, research on studies regarding other public jurisdictions funding health initiatives to inform key strategic decisions.Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods, including constituent and Travis County resident insights and ethnographic research, to inform strategy and innovation efforts.Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and Commissioners Court.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.Knowledge of horizon issues and economic, environmental, and demographic conditions impacting healthcare delivery and planning.Maintain expertise in health and financial trends, emerging service delivery and health service integration to enhance strategy development.Attend all public meetings of healthcare entities to establish working relationships with the staff and stay up to date on partner strategies and budgets.This classification will require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 5-15 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, squatting to perform the essential functions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Department: Health & Human Services Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701 Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.