Senior Data Analyst

Job Posting Title:

Senior Data Analyst

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Hiring Department:

Department of Psychiatry

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Senior Data Analyst. This is a fixed-term, benefits-eligible position with a current end date of August 31, 2027, based on available funding.

Purpose

The Senior Data Analyst is a senior-level individual contributor position responsible for leading complex data analytics initiatives that drive strategic decision-making across clinical, operational, and financial domains. This role partners with leadership, clinical program directors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact insights. The Senior Data Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in healthcare data, advanced analytics, and data visualization. This position manages strategic, company-wide projects, mentors junior analysts, consults staff to identify new reporting needs, and contributes to data governance, documentation, and innovation efforts. 

 

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Senior Data Analyst, Program Integration to support mental health programs and initiatives developed through the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, with a focus on improving the quality and accessibility of mental health care for children and adolescents across Texas. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Operations, this position will play a key role in interpreting and analyzing complex data sets to provide valuable insights and inform strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, data visualization techniques, understanding clinic program improvement and integration and the ability to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. This position has an end date of 8/31/27, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward program goals.

 

A flexible working arrangement agreement can be accommodated based upon the needs of the program and with supervisor approval. This position may require occasional work on-site for some of the scheduled work week. Remote work will require reliable internet access and a suitable, private workspace free from distractions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Data Analysis and Modeling

• Partners with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to evaluate business needs, support strategic planning, identify opportunities, and resolve complex challenges.
• Performs advanced analyses of data and system architectures; delivers expert consultation, interpretation, and presentation of insights related to complex data environments and system constraints.
• Analyzes data; interprets results to identify significant differences and trends. 
• Leads the design and execution of advanced data driven models.
• Translates complex business problems into analytical frameworks. 
• Synthesizes, processes, and analyzes large datasets to uncover actionable insights. 
• Presents findings to senior leadership and governance committees. 

Data Visualization

• Develops and maintains dashboards and scorecards. 
• Standardizes KPIs and reporting methodologies across  programs to evaluate effectiveness, impact and improvement.
• Ensures data visualizations are intuitive, accurate, and aligned with strategic goals. 

Data Integration, Architecture and Standards

• Oversees development and implementation of databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality. 
• Leads integration of disparate data sources including EHR, claims, financial, and operational systems. 
• Assists in defining, developing, and implementing data standards and data quality measures. 
• Conceptualizes, creates, and maintains operational and research data models for visualization and statistical analysis. 
• Establishes and maintains standard work procedures governing the appropriate use of data. 

Stakeholder Leadership and Consultation

• Serves as a trusted advisor to clinical and administrative leaders. 
• Consults with internal and external customers, including faculty and staff, to identify user needs and clarify data requir