Data Manager Opportunity at The University of Texas at Austin - Department of Psychiatry

Location: Austin, TX
Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: June 05, 2025
Position Duration: Expected until August 31, 2025, renewable based on performance and funding

Job Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is seeking a dedicated Data Manager. This role supports the Assistant Directors of Research Operations and Child Mental Health Programs by managing data for the Texas Childhood Trauma Research Network (TX-CTRN).

Key Responsibilities

• Understand data collection in REDCap, including workflow, field attributes, and data quality.
• Develop ETL processes from REDCap to TX-CTRN Data Warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, internal, and partner data-sharing guidelines.
• Extract, clean, and manage data for research publications and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) data systems engineers.
• Perform data manipulation, dataset preparation, and assist stakeholders with data queries.
• Act as an internal resource for data access, aggregation, and management queries.
• Troubleshoot data quality issues and discrepancies.
• Work closely with investigators, research staff, and network partner institutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in data analytics or database management in healthcare or research.
• Proficiency in SQL query writing.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and manipulation software such as R or Python.
• Basic statistical knowledge and data cleaning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of self-motivation with outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Preferred

• PhD degree in a related field or Master's degree in Medical Informatics.
• Experience in healthcare data management and applying data privacy laws (HIPAA).
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and psychological assessment scales.
• Experience with REDCap, PostgreSQL or MySQL, and statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, R, or SPSS.
• Knowledge of dashboarding tools like Tableau or Power BI.

Salary and Working Conditions

Salary Range: $84,000+ depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions: Standard office environment with occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information (at least one reference should be from a supervisor)
• Letter of Interest

Note: Ensure that all required materials are uploaded before submitting your application. Changes cannot be made once the application is submitted.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff employed in their current position for at least six continuous months are eligible for this opening.

Retirement Plan

The position offers eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to a minimum of 20 hours per week and 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment,