Health Research, Inc. effectively evaluates, solicits, and administers external sponsored program funding to financially support projects, programs, and research for the New York State Department of Health.
In this capacity, Health Research, Inc. desires to execute and enter into a consultant agreement for the services of an Expert Software Architect for the period 12/15/2025 – 01/15/2027 with the possibility for extension. All contracts and billing will be executed through Health Research, Inc. directly. Should your company be interested in pursuing this opportunity, please read further.
***The consultant must be willing to report to work onsite in Albany NY. Do not submit candidates who require remote work or who will not report onsite as needed. You must vet candidates for this qualification and their willingness to move promptly if not within commuting distance. This is non-negotiable. ****
Compensation Details:
Not to exceed $92/hour
Scope of Work:
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems is charged to maintain and enhance the statewide Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), and the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS). These are mission critical electronic systems to effectively monitor and respond to over 75 reportable diseases and to other public health emergencies and inform statewide policy decisions. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems is charged to maintain and enhance the statewide Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), and the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS). These are mission critical electronic systems to effectively monitor and respond to over 75 reportable diseases and to other public health emergencies and inform statewide policy decisions.
Instructions to apply:
Please review the attached requirements and for the one candidate you wish to propose for this position, submit the resume and Contractor Proposal Response to bsds@health.ny.gov
by the deadline of 11/21/2025, 4:00PM. Late submissions will not be considered. Candidates must be willing to work onsite. Please note that the Consultant Proposal Response must include the Federal ID # and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and the SAM.gov profile must be up to date.
Candidates will be scored on methodology that considers both cost and technical qualifications.
It is anticipated that interviews for the project will be scheduled for the week of November 24h with expected work to commence no later than December 15, 2025.
The consultant will be expected to work 40 hours per week at our location at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12210
For any questions, please contact us at bsds@health.ny.gov
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