Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleProject Director (Principal Health IT Analyst)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $131256 to $159784 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Technology, SG-NS, the Principal Health IT Analyst (Project Director, SG-31), will be a key player in leading critical digital transformation initiatives directly impacting New York State citizens. The incumbent in this position will provide strategic technical leadership for innovative health IT solutions and will act as the key liaison between business and technology teams. The incumbent will leverage their deep expertise in application and data analysis to deliver impactful solutions.
Specific duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead end-to-end solution analysis for digital health platforms, focusing on scalability, security, and usability.
• Ensure analysis supports business goals, KPIs, and OKRs. Serve as a primary technical advisor to leadership and partners, championing best practices
• Develop and lead analysis processes for architecture reviews, establish standards, and contribute to a streamlined technology strategy and achievable roadmap.
• Translate conceptual engineering into deliverable plans, ensuring high-quality, on-time execution. Lead with unwavering ownership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Champion long-term architectural vision, foster innovation, and ensure system-wide integration and interoperability (EHRs, APIs like FHIR/HL7).
• Help guide the evolution of cloud-native platforms, microservices, and APIs.
• Perform full range of supervisory duties.
Minimum Qualifications 9+ years of experience in Information Technology, with 5+ years in a Senior Analyst or IT framework design -related role along with 2+ years of experience in technical, application, and data analysis.
The following degrees may substitute for the general experience as indicated:
• Associate’s degree and seven years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or closely related field and five years of experience.
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional year of experience.
• Doctorate in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior healthcare industry experience.
• Cloud-native experience (GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Experience with FHIR, HL7, and healthcare interoperability standards.
• Microservices, APIs, modern frontend frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation for federal, state, city, and local health departments, including health facilities, public health data, and citizen engagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing.
• 9+ years in IT, with 5+ years in a Senior Analyst or architecture-related role.
Additional Comments The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Swan Street Building, Core 4
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Project Director (Principal Health IT Analyst) and include the Vacancy ID in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.