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Texas Health and Human Services · 23 hours ago

Research Specialist V

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$5,425.33/mo - $7,155.75/mo

4+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Research Specialist V will perform essential analytics and research on health and human services program data to support policy development and program evaluation, while also coordinating project design and statistical analysis.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of reports, studies, and other deliverables containing analyses of health and human services data related to Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and TANF programs, the methods and procedures used, and relevant sources referenced for the administration and policy analysts, Texas Legislature, Governor’s Office, other state agencies, and special interest groups

Plans and/or conducts highly advanced research on the agency’s programs. Develops and implements research methods and analytical procedures; assesses validity of statistical methods and/or procedures for appropriate application; applies advanced statistical methods to health and human services related data; coordinates project design, planning, statistical analysis, and/or reporting; and writes advanced scripts and code for computer-based statistics applications

Provides consultation and assistance to internal staff and other HHS agencies in developing methods and strategies for effective reporting of data and analyses. Provides for testing and evaluation of newly developed knowledge, methods, and techniques. Defines requirements for development/modification of agency interface files and tests for accuracy, reliability, and validity. Consults in policy development and revision to determine impact on reporting capabilities and current/future research

Statewide travel will be required

Qualification

Statistical analysisResearch methodsSASSQLRSTATAData presentationIndependent judgmentVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A minimum of four years college level education or graduation from an accredited college or university in social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, or related field

Experience analyzing data using computer software package applications including, but not limited to, SPSS, SAS, or SQL

Four or more years work experience with collection, analyses, or dissemination of health or human services data

Knowledge of scientific research methods, statistical techniques, mathematics, and their application to research analysis

Knowledge of medical records systems or clinical coding practice

Skill in using SAS, SQL, R, STATA, or other statistical software

Skill in using Microsoft SSMS, Oracle SQL Developer, or other database management software

Skill in using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software

Skill in graphical and tabular presentation of data

Skill in verbal and written communications

Ability to manage, manipulate, and analyze large, complex datasets

Ability to plan, organize, and conduct research projects

Ability to work in teams that may cross departments and/or agencies, and to communicate effectively with team members