Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity, interoperability, and performance of data systems that inform regional decision-making, performance improvement, and system coordination across CATRAC programs (Emergency Healthcare Systems and Emergency Preparedness). This role manages key components of the regional data ecosystems, including registries, software platforms, and reporting frameworks, ensuring data is accurate and reliable.

The Data Analyst analyzes and translates complex data into actionable insights for leadership, committees, and regional partners, supporting operational and programmatic decision-making. In addition, this role supports data governance efforts, monitors data quality, and provides technical assistance to healthcare systems, EMS agencies, and partners to promote consistency, compliance, and effective use of regional data resources. Efforts are aligned with state requirements and/or CATRAC’s mission to reduce morbidity and mortality through a coordinated system of care.

Duties

• Manages and optimizes CATRAC’s regional data systems and facilitates data integration and interoperability across EMS, hospitals, and partner organizations to ensure continuity, accuracy, and accessibility of information.
• Designs and maintains reporting frameworks and translates complex datasets into clear, actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership, committees, and regional stakeholders.
• Monitors adherence to data governance standards and oversees data quality assurance processes, including validation and regional data submission requirements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and supporting compliance.
• Identifies, evaluates, and implements innovative data solutions that enhance regional system visibility, coordination, and patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal staff to support data collection, reporting, and analysis for regional plans, guidelines, and initiatives.
• Provides technical assistance, training, and ongoing support to healthcare systems, EMS agencies, and regional partners on data systems, tools, and reporting processes.
• Supports CATRAC leadership and membership in data-driven initiatives and special projects to improve regional coordination and health outcomes.
• Supports local, regional, and statewide training, exercises, planned events, and emergencies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate to the CATRAC’s mission.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have a valid National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) certification?, Do you have experience in Stakeholder relationship building?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with courses and experience in data analytics, information systems, public health, computer science, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred).

• Demonstrated experience managing data systems, databases, or health information platforms. Proficiency in data analysis tools, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with dashboards or visualization tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality management, and system interoperability. Experience working with healthcare, EMS, or public health data systems preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Knowledge in National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS) and completion of NIMS courses including ICS 800, 700, 100, and 200 or within the first 6 months of employment.

Typical Physical Demands Works in multiple environments of high stress and multi-tasking capacity with the ability to serve extended periods during incidents and exercises. Must possess physical health including the ability to lift and move heavy and bulky items. Must be able to travel and participate in various conferences, regional exercises and real events, staff designated positions in the Emergency Operations Center/Medical Operations Center as needed during events and exercises, and appropriate meetings related to state and regional emergency management activities. Ability to react calmly and promptly during an emergency or disaster situation. Potential of working outside normal business hours, which includes overnight and on weekends during planned events/exercises and emergencies.

Certifications and Licenses Required

Appropriate Texas driver’s license.

Pulled from the full job description

• AD&D insurance
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) 3% Match, * 401(k) 3% Match
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance