STD Analytics Team Lead

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Functional Title: STD Analytics Team Lead 
Job Title: Epidemiologist III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Epidemiology & Surveillance 
Posting Number: 16180 
Closing Date: 05/13/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science 
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,701.75 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 15% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI12 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Under the direction of the STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Group Manager, with minimal supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, Epidemiologist III performs highly advanced senior-level research and epidemiological work requiring specialized knowledge of STD surveillance. The position serves in a team lead capacity leading, planning, and assigning work for the data analytics and Interstate Communications Control Records (ICCR) specialists. Additionally, this position designs and conducts advanced epidemiological research, evaluating populations and their risk factors for STD using data from the HIV/STD reporting systems and other large data sets in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. Prepares and presents research findings on STD issues in reports, professional journals, national conferences, and state meetings. In collaboration with other team leads, this position proposes and initiates epidemiologic and program evaluation studies, including design, implementation, analysis and dissemination.  The Epidemiologist III participates in the preparation of reports and data for legislative session as well as the response of legislative inquiries. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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

(30%) Utilizes advanced statistics and/or statistical packages, which can compare and contrast population’s characteristics and their relationship to disease states or program outcome. Methods and techniques include random, stratified, clustered, and convenience sampling; confidence intervals, tests of differences between rates and proportions, odds ratios, relative risk ratios, measurement of sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value; linear and multiple logistic regression; and survival, factor, cluster, discriminant analysis, and spatial analyses. Calculates sample sizes. Provides feedback to stakeholders on sampling methodology. Utilizes, as necessary, the following: SAS, Tableau, ArcGIS and other graphics and software.

(30%) Prepares and presents speeches, technical reports, briefings and professional journal articles related to STDs. Reviews reports and special publications of staff and monitors the preparation of special and annual reports. Provides STD data to the local health departments, general public, news media and other consumers of data. Provides consultation to hospital administrators, physicians, state and national organizations, and others in the HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit. Serves as a subject matter expert for HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit. Additionally, this position oversees the coordination of ICCR. This is includes supporting the ICCR specialists and conducting out of state record searches for HIV/STD cases, sending field records for out of state contacts, and initiative incoming field record for public health follow up partners. Participates in legislative session and the response of legislative inquiries.

(15%) Provides feedback to management regarding needs related to the budget, grants or contracts, staffing, and policies and procedures. Prepares funding proposals. Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others.      

(10%) Serves as a resource epidemiologist for ongoing projects within the Unit and Section, working as a Team Leader on epidemiological investigations and evaluation studies.  Serves as a technical expert and consultant on statistical design, epidemiologic methodology and analysis, interpretation of data and epidemiologic soundness.

(10%) Directs the preparation of and responds to complex requests for HIV/STD information, data and analyses as requested by the Group Manager, Unit Director or other Department staff, outside agencies, the public and the media.

(5%) 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of major functions of public health.
Knowledge of statistical concepts, research methods, and their applications to public health surveillance and research.
Knowledge of sampling, survey methods and weighting. Knowledge of the health status, socioeconomic and demographic measures used in public health.
Knowledge of population, socioeconomic and health outcomes data sources.
Knowledge of programming logic and scripting.
Knowledge of Human Subjects Protections and issues of confidentiality.
Skill in using Microsoft Office products especially Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skill in using Internet publishing/graphics presentation software.
Skill in using statistical software, especially SAS, and in writing syntax to perform analyses.
Skill in database management, especially relational database structures.
Skill in analyzing nested data. Skill in both verbal and written communications.
Skill in graphical presentation of data including charts, tables, and maps.
Skill in working with sensitive personal health information.
Ability to manage and query complex databases.
Ability to use population data for public health planning and evaluation.
Ability to conduct research projects and data collection efforts.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in social science, computer science, statistical analysis, behavioral science, biostatistics, or related field. Master level degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, social science, or statistical analysis preferred. Two years of full-time relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Two years of full-time experience in public health, disease epidemiology, data analysis, or program evaluation. 

Experience in the programming in statistical software, experience with development and maintenance of databases strongly preferred. 

Experience with disease surveillance and methods for evaluating surveillance systems.

Experience in developing factsheets, dashboards, or data visualization preferred. 

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/.

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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.
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