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About the position The State of Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking a senior-level IT Consultant 3 to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Public Health Management Information Systems , with a strong preference for Immunization Program experience . This role will support the Bureau of Infectious Diseases and the Office of Management Information Services . Junior candidates will not be considered. Responsibilities • Support ODH Immunization Program and ODH IT in drafting an RFP for the State’s Immunization Information System , following State of Ohio guidelines. • Lead and advise on business requirements gathering and documentation . • Provide technical leadership related to system architecture and platform migration. • Advise on vendor management implications post-contract award. • Contribute to quality assurance activities , including metrics, best practices, and process improvements. • Review interim and final deliverables to ensure compliance with approved standards and procedures. • Advise on evaluation processes , including SLAs, Data Recovery Plans, and vendor documentation . • Identify opportunities for process improvement, growth, and resource optimization throughout the contract lifecycle. • Mentor and share knowledge with State staff. Requirements • 6+ years IT project consulting experience in Public Health Management Information Systems • 6+ years developing Business Requirements for IT systems • 6+ years IT project leadership experience • 6+ years vendor management experience • Proven experience developing and overseeing RFPs for the State of Ohio • Direct experience creating RFPs for ODH , including all required sections • Knowledge of ODH departments and ability to collect RFP requirements from impacted users • Experience with RFP oversight at OPDH • Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership skills • Strong collaboration, negotiation, and influence skills • Advanced analytical, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities • Experience defining and enforcing quality standards and processes • Ability to track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely closure of action items • Strong organizational skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution • Bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) or equivalent technical education • Vendor Management • IT Project Leadership • Public Health Management Information Systems Apply tot his job
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