Data Quality Support Specialist

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Functional Title: Data Quality Support Specialist 
Job Title: Program Specialist IV 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Immunization Unit 
Posting Number: 13268 
Closing Date: 03/01/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20 
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,521.16 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT) 
Other Locations: Austin 
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Program Specialist IV works under limited supervision of the IIS Systems Analytics Manager within the Texas Immunization Registry. Assists in the business design, testing, development, quality assurance, security and maintenance of secure computer applications. Provides consultative and technical assistance, including application support, problem analysis and resolution, application testing, documentation, and customer training.

Prepares and updates reports, training guides, and other documentation. Duties are independently performed with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(40%) Collects and analyzes business needs of a process or project. Monitors and evaluate registry provider and organization data through task analysis, surveys, workshops, and other methods.

Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates technical systems to assess effectiveness and to formulate new or improved technical solutions. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processes or to improve existing systems. Provides process and procedure recommendations to technical, support, and managerial staff based on data evaluation and business needs.

(20%) Serves as a liaison between support staff and technical teams documenting and communicating identified issues, enhancements, or questions. Interfaces effectively with internal and external staff utilizing the registry and within the immunization ecosystem with accurate and timely information. Coordinates and assists the Provider Support Team with registry registration and renewals including but not limited to Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) providers.

(20%) Provides consultative and technical assistance including application support, problem analysis and resolution, application testing, documentation, quality assurance, and customer training. Translates customers’ business needs into specific application and operational requirements. Interfaces with technical and support teams and provides suggestions to ensure the product developed will meet customer needs. Supports application testing including validating fixes and enhancements. Coordinates and assists with the development of training internal and external staff prior to the implementation of new or revised functionalities.

(10%) Prepares and updates reports, standard operating procedures, policies, memos, training guides, and other documentation as requested by program staff and management. Prepares accurate and detailed requirement and functional specification documents and user interface guides. Prepares preliminary analysis, design plans and user requirements. May facilitate and document user design sessions.

(5%) Works collaboratively with internal registry Security Team to ensure user and provider access is appropriately provisioned, maintained, and removed as needed.

(5%) Other duties may be assigned including, but 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to performance in this position:

Knowledge of business process management.

Knowledge of SQL

Knowledge of immunization principles.

Skill in organization and project management. Skill in conducting effective presentations.

Skill in effective listening.

Skill in responding to customer inquiries and handling difficult customers in a tactful manner. Skill in training audiences with diverse backgrounds.

Ability to analyze business requirements, business design documents, and test processes. Ability to understand system designs and specifications.

Ability to analyze data.

Ability to develop plans.

Ability to elicit business and technical requirements from customers.

Ability to interpret program needs and to assess system functionality for correlation between the two. Ability to coordinate and solve complex problems.

Ability to handle multiple projects and processes

Ability to prioritize and plan assignments.

Ability to analyze systems and procedures and to explain abstract concepts in concrete terms. Ability to interpret information.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to effectively work both independently and with others and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, and to address audiences effectively.

Ability to provide consultative and technical support to customers.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited college or university preferred. 

Experience communicating technical information to health professionals. 

Experience in developing reports/briefings. 

Experience in conducting data research and analysis

Additional Information:

N/A

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form