Senior IT Consultant – Public Health Systems

S R International • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking an experienced IT Consultant 2 (ITC 2) to support the Bureau of Infectious Diseases and the Office of Management Information Services . This role will play a critical part in supporting public health IT initiatives, specifically related to Immunization Information Systems (IIS), vendor selection, and RFP development.

Requirements

• 6+ years of IT project consulting experience in Public Health Management Information Systems
• 6+ years developing Business Requirements for IT systems
• 6+ years of IT project leadership
• 6+ years of vendor management experience
• Prior experience working with ODH IT applications
• Strong understanding of ODH departments , RFP processes, and immunization registry systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing RFPs for IT system contracts with the State of Ohio
• Familiarity with ODH RFP procedures and evaluation processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and negotiate across teams

Responsibilities

• Support ODH Immunization Program and ODH IT in drafting an RFP for the State’s Immunization Information System in accordance with State of Ohio guidelines.
• Provide technical leadership in system architecture planning and platform migration .
• Advise project teams in gathering, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements.
• Review interim and final project deliverables to ensure compliance with approved standards and procedures.
• Contribute to quality assurance , including defining quality standards, metrics, and best practices.
• Assist with vendor evaluation components such as SLAs, data recovery plans, and contract oversight .
• Report on risks, action items, defects, and resolution status.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and proactive issue resolution.
• Mentor and share knowledge with State staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior