Office of Public Health Data Strategy and Modernization Senior Advisor

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Functional Title: Office of Public Health Data Strategy and Modernization Senior Advisor 
Job Title: Management Analyst V 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Ntnl Electrnc Disease Surv Stm 
Posting Number: 14280 
Closing Date: 03/28/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $10,383.75 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM) 
Other Locations: Austin 
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Job Description:

The Office of Public Health Data Strategy and Modernization (OPHDSM) supports the availability and use of public health data to inform decision making and action as well as the governance of agency data assets to ensure consistent data management. The Management Analyst serves as a Senior Advisor for the OPHDSM and supports both the OPHDSM Director and the DSHS Chief Deputy Commissioner. In this role, the Senior Advisor is directly involved with addressing operational, administrative, policy, and legal aspects of the OPHDSM and provides input on strategic priorities. This position also evaluates program activities and tracks the completion of goals to identify areas of concern and ensure continuous process improvement and program development.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

EFJ 1: Oversees and implements special projects as requested by the OPHDSM Director and the Chief Deputy Commissioner. Coordinates strategic planning for the OPHDSM, including research, analysis, project management, decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and communications. Serves as the OPHDSM Strategic Planning Committee member for the agency Strategic Plan and Operational Plan. Assists in the coordination, delegation, and tracking of various administrative assignments and activities within the OPHDSM. Maintains effective communication with program management and staff and communicates to staff on behalf of the OPHDSM Director and the Chief Deputy Commissioner. (35%)

EFJ 2: Coordinates human resources activities for the OPHDSM and oversees the development of strategic staffing plans and strategies for recruitment and increasing retention rates for OPHDSM positions. Compiles and analyzes data related to areas of responsibility and prepares reports for leadership on results, including gaps and areas for improvement. Provides complex consultative services and assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of staffing plans and hiring practices. (20%)

EFJ 3: Serves as a senior policy analyst for the OPHDSM in the analysis, development, and implementation of policies. Serves as liaison to other areas of the agency and to stakeholders on policy issues and represents OPHDSM on workgroups. Prepares and reviews reports, presentations, and communications for the OPHDSM Director and Chief Deputy Commissioner. (20%)

EFJ 4: Performs complex management and oversight of legislative activities for the OPHDSM and serves as the OPHDSM coordinator for rulemaking for the Texas Administrative Code. Coordinates with OPHDSM programs, other divisions, Government Affairs, and other agencies on legislative analysis, cost estimates, bill tracking, and other legislative inquiries and assignments as well as monitoring of mandates and ensuring their effective implementation. Prepares briefing materials for the OPHDSM Director and Chief Deputy Commissioner on legislative mandates, exceptional items, and legislative initiatives. Serves as the OPHDSM liaison on Sunset Commission activities and ensures timely and accurate responses on Sunset assignments. (20%)

EFJ 5: Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to active participation and/or support to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern, assignment, and/or location. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Public health principles
• Federal and state legislative and rulemaking processes
• Program and policy planning, development, implementation, and evaluation processes
• Strategic planning and evaluation of priorities in order to provide staff direction and decision making

Skill in:

• Facilitating effective meetings and communications
• Working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse stakeholders
• Maintaining effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external partners
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy
• Written and verbal communication and plain language
• Drafting, reviewing, and approving a variety of communications, reports, presentations, or documents for a variety of stakeholders

Ability to:

• Manage high complexity and priority cross-functional projects, coordinate multiple assignments, and effectively manage time to meet deadlines and short turnaround assignments
• Use sound judgement to make independent decisions that directly reflect those of the department and leadership regarding appropriate information to be shared within communications to a variety of stakeholders and audiences
• Plan, direct, and evaluate program activities and determine appropriate operational or administrative direction
• Establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and other initiatives
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures
• Understand, analyze, and track proposed legislation and its policy and fiscal impact on programs
• Communicate efficiently and effectively, expressing ideas and concepts clearly, concisely, and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Think creatively and support creative thinking in others

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

1. Graduation from four-year college or university with major course work in human resources management, business, public administration, organizational development, or a related field or 5 years of relevant experience is required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Two years of experience conducting strategic planning and evaluation of program activities (required).
3. Two years of experience in policy development and analysis (required).
4. Two years of experience in project management of high priority, complex projects (required).
5. Three years of experience working with legislative issues and analyzing, tracking, and monitoring legislative bills and mandates (preferred).

Additional Information:

• Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete a skills test.
• Information on the application must clearly state how the applicant meets the initial screening criteria.
• Full salary range may not be offered due to budget limitations. This is a grant-funded position, subject to available funds
• This position is not eligible for telework. 

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