Developer / Programmer Analyst III SAS, Python & Data Integration

Location: 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Onsite and Telework
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Position Summary

The Client (HHSC), supporting the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is seeking a Developer/Programmer Analyst III to support the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS).

The resource will conduct needs assessments, develop programming automation, and support system integration for electronic case reporting (eCR), data interoperability, and registry modernization. The role will focus on automating the ingestion and validation of electronic initial case reports (eICRs), auto-populating selected data fields, developing dashboards, and improving existing public health surveillance workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify requirements for eICR ingestion and data-field auto-population in TBIRDS.

• Develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot programs using SAS, Python, R, or similar statistical programming tools.

• Build dashboards and automated workflows to support clinical case review, data ingestion, and registry processes.

• Develop and maintain system integration solutions to improve data interoperability.

• Test and validate automated data workflows for accuracy, completeness, standardization, and reliability.

• Troubleshoot issues and refine programming solutions.

• Document programming scripts, workflows, validation procedures, technical specifications, and system requirements.

• Collaborate with program, epidemiology, and technical teams to identify business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Provide technical recommendations for future interoperability and registry modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or similar programming scripts.

• 8 years of experience with system integration, dashboard development, and automation for interoperability workflows.

• 8 years of experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or complex administrative data.

• 8 years of experience with databases and database querying.

• 8 years of experience developing reports and documenting system requirements, business needs, and technical solutions.

• 8 years of experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.

• 8 years of experience documenting code, technical specifications, workflows, and procedures.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), or Health Information Exchange (HIE).

• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, XML, FHIR, and clinical terminology standards such as SNOMED CT.

• 2 years of experience with SQL and relational databases.

• Experience with public health surveillance systems, registries, data linkage and matching, automated data pipelines, or ETL processes.

Work Schedule and Location

• Hybrid position based at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756.

• Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays.

• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required with prior coordination and approval.

• Any travel, parking, per diem, or living expenses are the responsibility of the candidate/vendor unless otherwise authorized in writing.

Contract Period: December 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with possible extension by mutual written agreement.