Manager, Systems Development and Data Systems

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Systems Development and Data Systems will work within the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology. The incumbent will manage and oversee information technology infrastructure systems including processing and maintenance functions related to HIV Surveillance and Partner Services data. The incumbent will manage, develop, and oversee complex person-level data systems that support health department HIV-related surveillance, prevention, and Partner Services activities. Tasks include project planning, design, implementation, and evaluation; leading, managing and overseeing the coordination of projects and activities with other AIDS Institute units, the Department of Health, other State agencies, and Federal partners. The incumbent will supervise a team of technical and non-technical staff; provide technical expertise for electronic data security and confidentiality protections; and represent the Bureau and the AIDS Institute in internal and external meetings.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and five years of experience in systems development; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and seven years of such experience; OR nine years of such experience.
• At least three years of experience must have included program management and supervision.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of general experience.
• Advanced degree in computer science or information technology.
• At least four years of experience building databases and system applications.
• At least four years of experience in the technical oversight of staff.
• At least three years of experience using JAVA technologies, CSS, HTML, or JavaScript.
• At least three years of experience using Oracle database.
• At least two years of experience using both SAS and SQL.
• Business analyst experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee information technology infrastructure systems including processing and maintenance functions related to HIV Surveillance and Partner Services data.
• Manage, develop, and oversee complex person-level data systems that support health department HIV-related surveillance, prevention, and Partner Services activities.
• Project planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead, manage, and oversee the coordination of projects and activities with other AIDS Institute units, the Department of Health, other State agencies, and Federal partners.
• Supervise a team of technical and non-technical staff.
• Provide technical expertise for electronic data security and confidentiality protections.
• Represent the Bureau and the AIDS Institute in internal and external meetings.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree