OIT Business Manager

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Job Title:

OIT Business Manager

Agency:

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002540

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

PAY GRADE: N
$62,331.12 - $81,955.29

Job Description:

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under the general supervision of the CIO, the OIT Business Manager is responsible for financial oversight, compliance, tracking, forecasting, and reporting on funded IT initiatives within the Office of Information Technology. This position ensures alignment between state and federal funding (e.g., PHIG, ELC, CDC-funded initiatives), enterprise IT cost allocations, vendor contracts, payments, and program expenditures. This position supports budget development, financial reconciliation, audit readiness, and sustainability planning to ensure responsible stewardship of all funds supporting DPH IT systems and modernization initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):

• Oversees financial management activities for the Office of Information Technology, including budget development, expenditure tracking, financial forecasting, and reporting for IT programs and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and departmental financial regulations, including oversight of grant-funded activities and adherence to federal grant requirements such as 2 CFR Part 200.
• Develops and monitors annual and multi-year financial plans for IT operations, including vendor contracts, enterprise software licensing, cloud services, infrastructure investments, and staffing costs.
• Coordinates procurement, contracting, and purchasing activities within OIT to ensure transactions are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with DPH and State procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviews Statements of Work (SOWs), contract amendments, and funding requests to ensure financial alignment with approved budgets and funding sources.
• Monitors vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms and deliverables and approves contract payments based on completion of deliverables.
• Collaborates with DPH Finance, Procurement, HR, and program leadership to support financial planning, operational initiatives, and effective utilization of resources.
• Develops and maintains financial tracking tools, reports, and dashboards to support executive decision-making and improve visibility into IT spending and funding utilization.
• Maintains financial documentation and internal controls to support audits, monitoring reviews, and compliance with state and federal financial policies.
• Serves as backup Assistant Security Officer for View email address on aiapply.co Financials, supporting system access management and financial system security administration.
• Performs other assignments as required.

Additional Information:

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include View email address on aiapply.co.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Preferred Qualifications (based on the needs of the position):

• At least 6 years of experience managing federal or state grant funding
• Experience with federal grant compliance requirements (2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Guidance)
• Experience supporting CDC or public health grant funding streams
• Experience in enterprise IT financial management (software licensing, cloud services, infrastructure costs)
• Experience working with Workday , TeamWorks, or similar state financial systems
• Experience supporting financial audits and monitoring reviews
• Experience in State Government Financial operations
• Strong background in financial forecasting and multi-year budget planning
• Experience reviewing vendor contracts and procurement documents for financial alignment

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) years of professional level experience related to the area of assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.