Project Director (Principal Health IT Analyst)

NY HELP No Agency Information Technology Services, Office of Title Project Director (Principal Health IT Analyst) Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $131256 to $159784 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Albany - Corning tower Floor 21 or NYC City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 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: u2022 Lead end-to-end solution analysis for digital health platforms, focusing on scalability, security, and usability. u2022 Ensure analysis supports business goals, KPIs, and OKRs. Serve as a primary technical advisor to leadership and partners, championing best practices u2022 Develop and lead analysis processes for architecture reviews, establish standards, and contribute to a streamlined technology strategy and achievable roadmap. u2022 Translate conceptual engineering into deliverable plans, ensuring high-quality, on-time execution. Lead with unwavering ownership and a commitment to continuous improvement. u2022 Champion long-term architectural vision, foster innovation, and ensure system-wide integration and interoperability (EHRs, APIs like FHIR/HL7). u2022 Help guide the evolution of cloud-native platforms, microservices, and APIs. u2022 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: u2022 Associateu2019s degree and seven years of experience. u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Information Technology or closely related field and five years of experience. u2022 Masteru2019s degree in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional year of experience. u2022 Doctorate in computer science or related field substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Prior healthcare industry experience. u2022 Cloud-native experience (GCP, Azure, AWS). u2022 Experience with FHIR, HL7, and healthcare interoperability standards. u2022 Microservices, APIs, modern frontend frameworks. u2022 Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation for federal, state, city, and local health departments, including health facilities, public health data, and citizen engagement. u2022 Comprehensive understanding of data modeling, ETL, and data warehousing. u2022 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 NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Thirteen (13) paid holidays annuallyu2022 Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annuallyu2022 Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annuallyu2022 Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.u2022 Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefitsu2022 Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefitsu2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 And many more. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name ITS Human Resources Telephone 518-473-0398 Fax 518-402-4924 Email Address Address Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services Swan Street Building, Core 4 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Notes on Applying To 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.

Created: 2026-02-23