Title: District IT Analyst Senior

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $82,500-$86,472

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is committed to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians through a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are recognized leaders in Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of health disparities and delivering essential services including disease prevention and monitoring, clinical and nutrition services, environmental health, vital records, emergency preparedness, and community-centered health equity initiatives.
WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH — and we invite you to join our team.

About the Role
RHHD is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to serve as our District IT Analyst Senior. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of district-level technology systems and services.

The District IT Analyst Senior:
Provides applications and technical support for systems not serviced by OIM or VITA/NG.
Serves as the primary district liaison with OIM and VITA/NG. Develops and maintains internal databases (Access/Oracle) and creates spreadsheets, forms, and automated tools using Excel and Word. Performs moderate to complex data analytics using Oracle/SQL+ for reporting from internal databases and WebVision. Manages the district file server and its permissions. Serves as Superuser/Administrator for systems such as HAN, TRAIN, WebVision, VENIS, WICNet, Availity, Medicaid, Medicare, and others. Acts as the District Information Security Officer, WebMaster, and GIS Coordinator. Maintains and reconciles district IT inventory. Supports local and out‑of‑scope systems, hardware, servers, A/V equipment, and telecommunications. Provides systems and software training for new and current staff. May participate on the WebVision Production User Group or Data Intelligence Group. May supervise technical or support staff.

Why Join VDH?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and work-life balance, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement benefits (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; manage multiple tasks simultaneously, organize and maintain records in an extremely busy environment; work independently with minimal supervision; excellent customer service skills
• Knowledgeable in federal, state and local government health department policies
• Working knowledge of general office practices and business math
• Attention to detail, accuracy, computer expertise including MS Word, Excel, computer databases, MS Access, SQL query language and ability to perform data entry into State software programs and databases
• Knowledge in information systems management, emphasis in Windows Servers, (LAN) network, ORACLE RDBMS, Windows Operating Systems and client/server architecture in a TCP/IP environment
• Ability to analyze department's existing delivery systems and evaluate impacts of new information system technology; coordinate and implement new data collection techniques

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of public and/or business administration, statistics and research methodology, purchasing and budgetary processes relating to information technology
• Work experience in a health care setting with multi-disciplinary staff

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Sherrie Brown

Phone: 804-205-3744

Email: sherrie.brown@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.