Analyst, Senior Informatics

Public Health, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Dynamic and diverse team

Career longevity

Hands-on working culture

Pride in public health impact

Job summary

The Senior Informatics Analyst role at the Department of Public Health supports the Office of Public Health Informatics (OPHI) in delivering informatics projects. You will bridge public health practice with technical implementation, oversee project lifecycles, and coordinate with vendors and partners to advance state health initiatives.

Qualifications include a master’s in a related field, strong data and interoperability knowledge (HL7/FHIR), and experience in technical project management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in informatics, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Associate degree and three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OPHI and public health partners to determine informatics capacity.
• Gather requirements with technical teams and public health partners.
• Document use cases, review test cases, support UI testing and UAT.
• Develop end-user documents and provide user support as needed.
• Lead lifecycle management of informatics projects from initiation to closure.
• Communicate progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders.

Skills

Public health informatics

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Master's degree in informatics or related field

Associate degree plus 3 years IT/BA experience

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Job Title

Analyst, Senior Informatics

Agency

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005245

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$69,134.16 - $91,309.47

Job Description

Pay Grade: O This is a FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED position and subject to available grant funds. Click HERE for Video Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer

• As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Summary

The Informatics Analyst is essential to the Office of Public Health Informatics (OPHI) and applies both technical informatics expertise and project management skills to assigned projects. Duties focus on working closely with cross-functional teams, other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and vendors on informatics projects to improve state-level public health initiatives. This position will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects functioning as a technical and functional resource by overseeing the entire lifecycle of informatics-related projects, assisting with testing and validation, analyzing public health data, and supporting the development and implementation of new or enhanced systems, interfaces and applications. The ideal candidate will have experience managing or coordinating projects and the ability to bridge the gap between public health practice and technical implementation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal OPHI teams and other public health partners to determine informatics capacity to support public health goals.
• Work closely with the technical teams and public health partners with requirements gathering.
• May document use cases, review test cases, support UI testing, perform message validation and guide user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Develop and coordinate specific end-user documents (User guides, etc.).
• Provide guidance and support to end-users, as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive business needs assessments to ensure alignment with project goals, including but not limited to business process analysis (BPA), gap analysis, and workflow diagram documentation.
• Drive projects through the full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. This includes anticipating risks and constraints and identifying mitigation strategies.
• Tracks and monitors project progress ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Provide meaningful progress status updates to partners, colleagues, and OPHI leadership on project progress, risks and changes.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, gather feedback and ensure clear communication between teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to shifting priorities and evolving project needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication styles to explain complex technical ideas to non-technical and diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in informatics, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Familiar with a variety of databases management and reporting applications, particularly those related to Public Health programs.
• Understand and maintain knowledge of interoperability standards (e.g. HL7, FHIR, CDA), vocabulary standards (e.g. LOINC, SNOMED-CT, ICD-10) for public health surveillance and health information systems.
• Experience assisting with health informatics projects and supporting comprehensive health programs.
• Experience with technical project management coordination.
• Project Management Certification (e.g. PMI's PMP or other similar certification) is a plus.
• Membership and participation in health informatics and related professional associations.
• Knowledge of a range of public health informatics domains, tools, and methodologies.
• Perform various informatics functions which may include business, workflow, and/or statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Visio or Lucid chart to create process maps, swim lane diagrams, and flowcharts.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees: Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree and three (3) years of related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level IT Enterprise Busi Analyst 2 (ITP181) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government Details

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.