WIC Statistician

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Functional Title: WIC Statistician
Job Title: Statistician IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: WIC Salaries
Posting Number: 15300
Closing Date: 04/14/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: 8051,8825,8850,15AX,47N,SEI15

JD #108959, Statistician IV (WIC Statistician), B23

Perform highly advanced (senior-level) statistical analysis work for the Vendor Management & Operations Unit within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Oversee development and testing of data sets to target fraud, waste, and abuse among WIC vendors. Develop test data gathering designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods for analysis of WIC program vendor data. Collaborate with Information Resources and WIC staff on data gathering for USDA and WIC studies. Responsible for statistical methodology for identifying high risk vendors. Conduct statistical analysis of vendor reports and other documentation to identify trends in vendor compliance. Design complex reports and databases using various systems and software (for example, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, RStudio, Statistica and SPSS). Utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel, for complex projects requiring extensive knowledge of the software and its functions. Collaborate with WIC staff on preparation of WIC program and vendor reports. Analyze data for preparation of various WIC program and vendor reports to ensure data integrity. Build business cases from data. Communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Oversee development and testing of data sets, which includes database development, database query tests, validation of data, and development of methodologies that will detect fraud, waste, and abuse among WIC vendors. Requires the utilization of various systems and software (SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, RStudio, Statistica, SPSS, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, etc). (15%)
• Develop test data gathering designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods for analysis of WIC program vendor data and build business cases from data. (15%)
• Conduct statistical analysis of vendor reports and other documentation to identify trends in vendor compliance. (15%)
• Responsible for statistical methodology for identifying high risk vendors, which includes being part of a project team, interfacing with staff and vendors, data and requirements gathering, trend analysis, retail industry research, and conducting statistical tests. (10%)
• Analyze grocer retail data for preparation of monthly, quarterly, ad-hoc and yearly report requirements. Data must be validated and formatted to specific templates. Analysis includes trend, forecast, financial, statically based and supported, and industry cluster related. (10%)
• Oversee development of monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad-hoc reporting. Responsible for working with WIC staff to determine reporting needs, prepare templates, then recommend action. (10%)
• Design, implement, and maintain sampling methodologies for the shopping survey to ensure representative and reliable data collection across regions. (5%)
• Collaborate with WIC staff, and internal and external stakeholders on data gathering for reporting purposes to ensure data integrity. (5%)
• Serve as statistical Subject Matter Expert for the Unit and WIC and provide expert advice on national and regional WIC studies. This includes expert data analysis, comprehension of reported information, and recommended action. (5%)
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or locations. (5%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Statistics and mathematics
• Statistical methods and formulas
• Research techniques, and of the sources and availability of information
• Fraud, waste, and abuse statistical methodologies
• Quality assurance procedures
• WIC Program, and WIC federal regulations and guidelines
• Basic economic principles

Skill in:

• Organizing, managing, and prioritizing tasks and schedules
• Report preparation of a scientific topic for internal and external stakeholders
• Retrieving and analyzing data using, for example, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, ArcGIS, RStudio, Statistica, SPSS
• Using Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Developing and designing sampling techniques and statistical methodologies
• Data analysis methods and statistical analysis, statistical tools and databases
• Organizing, coordinating, and directing statistical research projects and reports
• Evaluating statistical data, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Directing the development of data collection methods
• Presenting and explaining analytical results clearly and concisely
• Building a business case from data

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritize and plan assignments, and handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Work effectively under pressure
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, and internal and external stakeholders
• Understand,interpret and apply department and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, OR CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A

INITIAL CRITERIA

• At least two (2) years of experience in data or statistical analysis
• At least two (2) years of experience in report development
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL)

PREFERRED CRITERIA

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in statistics, data analytics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field
• Experience working for the State of Texas

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To be considered for an interview, applicants must demonstrate a clear match to all initial criteria in the "Summary of Experience" sections of the application. RESUMES OR OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The salary on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum allowed, however, budget considerations often result in salary offers at the MINIMUM of the posted range. Internal applicants are encouraged to check the HR manual for any changes to their current salary.

All applicants chosen to participate in the virtual “face-to-face” interview process will be required to complete an on-camera skills assessment at the time of the main interview to demonstrate proficiencies associated with this role. All applicants participating in the virtual “face to face” interview process must also have access to a computer, the internet, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Multiple interviews may be required as candidates move through the hiring process. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of final selection. This position is currently a hybrid position, with some ability to work from home, but the selected candidate MUST be physically present in the Austin office at least two days per week, as directed by the manager and director. Other meetings in Austin will be required. This hybrid arrangement is also subject to change at any time. The person selected for this position must have internet access for working from home.

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This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.