Developer/Programmer Analyst 3

Position Summary

Temporary professional to provide a needs assessment, programming automation, and system integration for electronic case reporting (eCR), data interoperability, and modernization activities for the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS). The position will support the development of automated processes between systems for extracting, validating, and using data from electronic initial case reports (eICRs). The contractor will collaborate with BDESB program, epidemiology, and technical staff for system development to evaluate, identify, and document programming solutions.

Job Duties

• Interoperability Needs Assessment: Conduct a needs assessment to evaluate and identify necessary steps for the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS) to ingest eICRs and auto-populate select data fields. Develop a report/system requirements document describing functions and workflows needed for TBIRDS interoperability.
• Dashboards and System Integration: Develop, test, document, and maintain SAS, Python, R (or other statistical software) programs for multiple branch processes, including building dashboards.
• Testing and Validation: Test and validate automated workflow processes, standardization, linkage, and processing methods to assess accuracy, completeness, and reliability of SAS, R, and Python (or other statistical software) programs.
• Data Interoperability Automation and Registry Modernization: Support efforts to incorporate electronic health data into existing TBDR workflows and assist with needs assessment and planning related to eICR integration and other interoperability initiatives.
• Technical Requirements and Recommendations: Collaborate with BDESB staff and technical partners to identify data and system requirements, document technical processes, identify potential limitations, and develop recommendations for future interoperability projects.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

• 8 years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or other similar programming language scripts.
• 8 years of experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation for improved interoperability workflows.
• 8 years of experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or other complex administrative data and knowledge of databases and database querying.
• 8 years of ability to develop reports that document system requirements to identify programmatic and business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• 8 years of experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.
• 8 years of ability to document code and technical specifications for improved workflows and procedures.
• 8 years of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical staff, and ability to work collaboratively with other staff.
• 2 years of preferred experience with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR), Electronic Health Records or Health Information Exchange, healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, XML, or FHIR, SNOMED CT or other clinical terminology standards.
• 2 years of preferred experience with SQL and relational databases, public health surveillance systems or registries, data linkage and matching, and development of automated data pipelines or ETL processes.

Terms of Service

Services are expected to start on 12/01/2026 and are expected to complete by 04/30/2027. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 1385 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Work Hours and Location

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location will be at 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the candidate's and/or vendor's expense. Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts. The candidate may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved.