Data Analytics Internship

Family Health Services (FHS) believes strong families build a strong Texas. We are creating a stronger Texas by serving Texas women, children, and families. FHS offers health and social services to meet the needs of Texans in all stages of life. While FHS programs operate with different resources and activities, they all aim to grow a healthier, stronger Texas. The FHS Strategy team is dedicated to supporting an efficient, effective system of family supports by promoting systems-thinking, cross-program collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

The Data Analytics Intern will work under the supervision of the Management Analyst and collaborate on data analysis projects in FHS Strategy. Projects will use data from publicly available data sources related to FHS programming and will focus on family health, maternal health, and children's health to support FHS strategic planning. The intern will need to have experience with statistical software tools to analyze large datasets. This is a unique opportunity for an undergraduate or recent college graduate to get applied and self-directed research and data analysis experience. Candidates interested in pursuing graduate school or learning more about careers in state government and public health are encouraged to apply.

*Note: HHSC/FHS will not supply a laptop or a statistical software license for this position, so the intern will need to have their own laptop and be able to download and program in R/RStudio (a free statistical software tool) or have their own license with another statistical software tool (such as SAS, SPSS, Stata).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

● How to create a research question and analysis plan relevant to FHS/public health issue.

● How to run appropriate analyses, interpret results, and apply results to address FHS/public health issue.

● How to communicate results verbally and in writing and make data informed recommendations for FHS strategic planning.

POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP PROJECTS AND DELIVERABLES

Projects:

● A main research and data analysis project using a publicly available data source.

● If time allows, a data visualization project.

● If time allows, a mapping project.

Deliverables:

● Complete code from the main data analysis project.

● Written report summarizing the main data analysis project.

● Final presentation to FHS Strategy on the results of the main data analysis project.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Academic level: College Junior, College Senior, or recent (within 1 year) Bachelor’s graduate.

Degree: Geography, Government, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, or related degree. General interest in data analysis, health research, and pursuing graduate school or a career in data analysis and/or public health.

INITIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Statistical analysis, data visualization, and written and verbal communication skills.

ANTICIPATED INTERNSHIP DURATION

This position is temporary in nature and is unpaid.

September to December

About 10 hours per week

Hybrid: in-person and virtual options

In-person: 4601 W Guadalupe ST.