Applied Analytics Manager
Harris County
Houston, TX 77002
Description
Position Description
If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
As a core member of the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) leadership team, the Applied Analytics Manager leads a team of junior and senior analysts and provides data/evidence-based approaches that aid in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of HCPH programs and services.
The Applied Analytics Manager will also analyze and synthesize relevant information from public health literature, policy briefs, key informant interviews, community health assessments, and other public health-related data to develop graphs, charts, reports, maps, dashboards, and other data products to support OPI and HCPH projects and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
As a core member of the Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) leadership team, the Applied Analytics Manager leads a team of junior and senior analysts and provides data/evidence-based approaches that aid in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of HCPH programs and services.
The Applied Analytics Manager will also analyze and synthesize relevant information from public health literature, policy briefs, key informant interviews, community health assessments, and other public health-related data to develop graphs, charts, reports, maps, dashboards, and other data products to support OPI and HCPH projects and programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and leads a team to develop analytical data products used to inform and communicate public health planning, integration, and monitoring efforts.
- Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing analytical data products that support OPI and HCPH projects and programs.
- Conducts research, analyzes data, reviews literature, and effectively communicates recommendations to internal teams, as well as leadership.
- Builds team analytical skills and engagement through continued support, feedback, and team/workflow management.
- Holds a portfolio of internal/external data analysis activities that support and inform strategic planning, needs assessments, as well as performance monitoring and evaluation of HCPH programs.
- Develops well-crafted presentations and reports as needed.
- Identifies and/or develops trainings and other educational tools to advance team technical skills.
- Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- Master’s degree in public health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Data Analytics/Science, or a closely related field.
Experience:
- At least five (5) years of experience in public service, public health, public policy, data analytics, or a closely related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience working with data and building data products to inform decision making.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of the principles of public health practice, including health equity and quality improvement principles.
- Knowledgeable about public health planning and design models, methods, tools, and techniques.
- Ability to conduct research, identify and understand data, and translate data into information for decision making and recommendations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals.
- Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination.
- Ability to create strong, positive working relationships.
- Previous experience building and managing high performance teams.
- High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments.
- Must be a Systems-level thinker.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven.
- Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change.
Leading Change
- Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals.
- Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations.
- Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change.
- Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
- Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Leading People
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
- Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
- Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
- Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
- Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions.
Building Coalitions
- Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
- Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards.
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
Communication
- Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes.
- Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions.
- Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program.
NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a full time position.
- Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.
Work Environment:
- Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.
Physical Demands:
- This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: Office of Planning & Innovation - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
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