Agency IT Officer

SITSD is looking for an Agency IT Officer for DNRC. The position is responsible for coordinating DNRC’s Information Technology to ensure IT strategy and services meet the business needs of the DNRC programs. The Agency IT Officer provides overall vision, direction, management and innovation to the Office of Information Technology (OIT), programs within it and supports IT-related collaboration department-wide. OIT strives to provide quality, cost effective information technology solutions for DNRC to fulfill its mission by delivering network and client support, application and process development, data and systems management, and GIS services. The Divisions are the primary customers for OIT services, as such the Agency IT Officer must collaborate with them to develop approaches and offer solutions to the challenges they face to deliver service to Montanans. This position reports to the State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) and works in close partnership with DNRC executive leadership, who provide day-to-day direction on department priorities, projects, and service needs.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field, five years of IT systems experience, and three years of senior level management experience.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following qualifying skills:

· Knowledge of information management and IT systems principles, including business intelligence platforms, application development and support, help desk operations, and information asset management.

· Knowledge of systems security practices, and state and federal laws, rules and policies governing information management.

· Knowledge of project and program management methodologies, including risk mitigation, internal standards and controls, and IT best practices.

· Skill in developing short- and long-term strategic plans that align technology with agency mission and goals.

· Skill in communicating IT strategy and technical implications, both verbally and in writing, to senior management and stakeholders.

· Skill in hiring, supervising, mentoring, and developing managers and staff, including performance management and discipline.

· Ability to establish goals and priorities and adjust operations as business needs change.

· Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders while representing both the Department of Administration and DNRC and make sound technical decisions while empowering program managers.

If you have a combination of the skills outlined above and a desire to serve Montanans, we encourage you to apply.

Does this sound like you? Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please explain why you want to join our team to work in this position. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

This centralized State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) position within the Department of Administration provides direct IT support to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The successful candidate will work onsite at DNRC and will support its employees. Learn more about DNRC here.

The State Information Technology Services Division’s (SITSD) vision is to provide exceptional experiences through technology provided by empowered people, secure interactions, and valued services to support the needs of the state and citizens of Montana. We offer an innovative and collaborative work environment where employees are valued and supported. In addition, our employees have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting and innovative IT projects and initiatives in development within Montana state government.