Epic Cogito Analyst; Software Development Specialist

Organization

Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Human Resources

Oct 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

James A Rhodes Office Tower 27 30 East Broad Street 27th Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$41.81 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union : OCSEA

Software Development/Implementation

Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

Not Applicable

Epic Cogito Analyst (Software Development Specialist
3)

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented Customer Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

Please note:

Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

The Epic Cogito Analyst (Software Development Specialist
3) serves as the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) primary resource for analytics design, reporting infrastructure, and data integrity within the Epic ecosystem. This role is responsible for building, configuring, and optimizing Epic Cogito tools, including Reporting Workbench, Slicer Dicer, dashboards, and enterprise analytics environments—to support clinical, operational, and financial reporting needs across the organization.

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY:
Epic Systems Application Administration
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY:
Microsoft OS

• Serves as the agency's Epic Cogito analyst; designs, builds, configures, tests, and maintains Epic Cogito applications, including Reporting Workbench, Slicer Dicer, dashboards, and enterprise analytics infrastructure to support clinical, operational, and financial reporting needs.
• Analyzes current reporting workflows, data requests, and analytics requirements with operational, clinical, and administrative staff; identifies gaps in data availability and reporting capability, translating business and regulatory…