Director of Informatics

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00515
Division/Section: Office of Public Health Informatics
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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.

Job Responsibilities


The Director of Informatics provides oversight and leadership for the planning, development, and execution of activities for the Office of Public Health Informatics (OPHl)/Georgia Department of Public Health. The Director serves as a member of the Department's Data Management Team. The Director is accountable for ensuring the overall operational performance, reliability and integrity of multiple software applications, including ancillary applications that are integrated with diverse computer systems. The Director works closely with department IT leaders and managers, at both the state and local public health levels, agency directors, and other critical stakeholders for the establishment of stable and secure integrated system solutions, ongoing maintenance and support of these systems, and the evaluation and deployment of emergent and new technologies. The OPHI has over eight fulltime and contract employees working on multiple projects agency wide.
Additionally, the Director is knowledgeable in application implementation, planning, priority setting, resource allocation and project execution with consistency of on-time and well-planned project implementations. The Director is experienced and has expertise in overseeing day-to-day operations including issues and enhancement requests for a variety of data solutions. The Director is responsible for effectively leading, directing, supervising, training and evaluating staff for successful operational performance and project excellence.

• Develop overall data strategy for Georgia Department of Public Health and ensure alignment with strategic plan and initiatives.
• Advise Georgia Department of Public Health directors and program managers on innovative approaches for using information, data and analytics to solve business performance management challenges on existing and emergent public health priorities
• Collaborate with our District colleagues to identify business priorities and determine how data and analytics can be applied to support these priorities..
• Make strategic decisions on the use of Data and Information Sciences techniques in solving critical business problems on existing and emergent public health issues.
• Own, develop and manage the data investment portfolio tied to business value/benefit goals.
• Collaborate with IT and data sciences professionals doing the planning, design and development of data-centric solutions using agile delivery techniques.
• Support the development of value driven roadmaps for enterprise data and information platforms.
• Hire, train and develop staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or greater in Information Technology, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Business or equivalent is required
Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of experience working with business leadership and leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with life sciences, health care industry with a familiarity with Government and Public sector
• Extensive understanding of the analysis, design, hands-on development and delivery of data centric solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and motivate professional staff. Strong analytical and problem -solving skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning new informatics systems and technologies. Broad knowledge of data processing systems and concepts.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Master' s degree or greater in Information Technology, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Business or equivalent is required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple teams and initiatives in a fast paced environment
• Actively participating in brainstorming, identifying core issues, structuring problems, effectively finding and using data and independently managing complex analysis.
• Significant experience in leading cross-functional project teams with limited direct line responsibility and exceptional project management skills. Creates and fosters a collaborative atmosphere, rather than hierarchical.
• Demonstration of strong knowledge of data analytics and information management
• Proven track record in executive interaction and influence
• Familiarity and comfort with advanced/emerging technology trends such as Cloud and Data Science

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, emailinclude View email address on click.appcast.io.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.
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 & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• High School Diploma/GED
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?

• No
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• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

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How many years of experience have you worked directly in Information Technology?

• None
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• More than 3 years
• More than 5 years
• More than 10 years

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How many years of experience do you have in analyzing data, preparing written reports, and summarizing data for required evaluation reporting?

• None
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• Less than 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• More than years

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How many years of experience do you have in Cloud technology?

• None
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How many years of experience do yo have with IT in the public sector, including but not limited to: troubleshooting and software development methodologies and life cycles,

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
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• 10 years or more

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How many years of directly related IT supervisory/management experience do you have?

• 0<1 Year
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• 6-9 Years
• More than 10 Years

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