Business Intelligence Engineer II

Harris County, TX

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in finance or data analytics.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PowerBI.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and support public health decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance financial reporting dashboards and reports.
  • Support budget development and financial performance reporting.
  • Investigate data discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Develop recurring and ad hoc financial management reports.
  • Provide technical assistance and training on reporting tools.
  • Document reporting processes and system procedures.
  • Participate in system upgrades and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group health plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Ten days of vacation leave per year with increasing accrual rate.
  • Paid parental leave and sick leave included.
  • Professional development opportunities and flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 17167
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Office of Financial Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Budget Manager, the Business Intelligence Engineer II is responsible for maintaining and assisting with enhancing business intelligence solutions that support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and operational decision-making across Harris County Public Health. The position performs intermediate-level data modeling, reporting, dashboard development, and data integration activities to ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial and operational information is available to stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and enhance financial reporting dashboards and reports to support departmental decision-making and operational oversight.
  • Support budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial performance reporting across all programs and divisions.
  • Monitor and investigate data discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with internal departments and system owners.
  • Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports that support financial management, grant compliance, performance measurement, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Provide technical assistance and training to users on reporting tools, dashboards, and self-service analytics capabilities.
  • Document reporting processes, data definitions, and system procedures to promote consistency and knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  • Aid in preparing presentations, visualizations, and analytical summaries for executive leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Requirements
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience:
  • At least three (3) years Finance or data analytics experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proficient knowledge of PowerBI.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Excellent reasoning and judgment skills.
  • Knowledge of customer service practices and procedures.

Core Competencies:
  • Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
  • Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
  • Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
  • Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
  • Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.


NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
  • This is a Regular Funded through Special Revenue position.
  • Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm
  • Other days and hours as necessary.
Work Environment:
  • This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • May require travel.
Physical Demands:
  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
  • Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)


HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*


* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
  • High School or Equivalent
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • N/A; No Degree

02

If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Other Related Field
  • Non-Related Field
  • N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in Finance or Data Analytics experience? (To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
  • Less than three (3) years,
  • Three (3) years or more.
  • I do not have this experience.

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in Finance or Data Analytics. DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
Required Question

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