IT Director - Career Executive
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Introduction
Working Together to Serve Wisconsin
The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. DMA includes Joint Force Headquarters-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard, the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management, the Office of Emergency Communications, Challenge Academy, and STARBASE Wisconsin.
During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.
DMA is seeking a State IT Director (Management Information Manager) who demonstrates strong leadership and management skills that can assess existing and emerging technologies that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization from IT perspectives.
The DMA Joint Force Headquarters is located on the east side of Madison, near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.
We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission. T he DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for occasional limited telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Position Summary
The Director of the Office of State Information Management plans and directs the implementation of the state systems, networks and applications that directly support the mission of the DMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM). The State IT Director has direct supervision responsibilities over IT personnel managing state networks. This position demands careful planning, budgeting and operating procedures in order to sustain operational information systems. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of systems and applications which support the DMA's IT business needs and Enterprise requirements. This position may be a primary customer interface for major IT application systems and provides communications with customers on system operations. This position provides effective and efficient application resource planning, divisional relationship management, leadership, project management and business technical solutions consulting for the DMA's IT projects. In addition, this position is responsible for short- and long-term strategic planning in order to sustain operational information systems. This position provides for short- and long-term technology alternatives, cost benefit analysis and business case analysis in setting direction and an actionable roadmap for applications. This position will be responsible for managing and setting technology direction for application systems which support state systems.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (70-01) with an annual salary of $128,900 - $137,200, plus excellent benefits. A 2-year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator .
Job Details
In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.
Occasional travel is required to satellite locations within WI. There may also be opportunities for out of State travel, for training and conferences for example.
All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates must have experience with:
Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.
Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.
How To Apply
Apply online!
Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click "Register Now" to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.
You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.
For more information about developing you resume and letter of qualification, please review the document " Tips for Writing Your Resume and Letter of Qualifications ". Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.
Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michele Sorum at [redacted] or [redacted].
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Wisc.Jobs helpdesk at [redacted] or [redacted] - available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Some applicants report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
Deadline to Apply
The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Working Together to Serve Wisconsin
The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. DMA includes Joint Force Headquarters-Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Army and Air National Guard, the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management, the Office of Emergency Communications, Challenge Academy, and STARBASE Wisconsin.
During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.
DMA is seeking a State IT Director (Management Information Manager) who demonstrates strong leadership and management skills that can assess existing and emerging technologies that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization from IT perspectives.
The DMA Joint Force Headquarters is located on the east side of Madison, near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on-site parking.
We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission. T he DMA offers flexible schedules and great life/work balance. This position is eligible for occasional limited telework after an initial training period. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
- A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment , plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
- Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Position Summary
The Director of the Office of State Information Management plans and directs the implementation of the state systems, networks and applications that directly support the mission of the DMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM). The State IT Director has direct supervision responsibilities over IT personnel managing state networks. This position demands careful planning, budgeting and operating procedures in order to sustain operational information systems. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of systems and applications which support the DMA's IT business needs and Enterprise requirements. This position may be a primary customer interface for major IT application systems and provides communications with customers on system operations. This position provides effective and efficient application resource planning, divisional relationship management, leadership, project management and business technical solutions consulting for the DMA's IT projects. In addition, this position is responsible for short- and long-term strategic planning in order to sustain operational information systems. This position provides for short- and long-term technology alternatives, cost benefit analysis and business case analysis in setting direction and an actionable roadmap for applications. This position will be responsible for managing and setting technology direction for application systems which support state systems.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (70-01) with an annual salary of $128,900 - $137,200, plus excellent benefits. A 2-year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator .
Job Details
In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check.
Occasional travel is required to satellite locations within WI. There may also be opportunities for out of State travel, for training and conferences for example.
All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates must have experience with:
- Leading IT infrastructure/architecture planning and applying enterprise level IT best practices.
- Directing IT services (developing vision and strategy, resource management, and vendor management)
- Developing collaborative teams and directing, coaching, leading, and mentoring team members to ensure alignment with goals and performance objectives.
- Budgeting and allocating resources to support the organization's mission and business priorities.
- Success in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization including executive and management-level leadership.
- Experience planning and leading an organization's IT transformational initiatives.
Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.
Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.
How To Apply
Apply online!
Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. If you have not signed into your account, you will need to sign in before applying. If you do not have an account, click "Register Now" to register for an account and apply for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.
You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format.
For more information about developing you resume and letter of qualification, please review the document " Tips for Writing Your Resume and Letter of Qualifications ". Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.
Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Michele Sorum at [redacted] or [redacted].
For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Wisc.Jobs helpdesk at [redacted] or [redacted] - available Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm. Some applicants report better performance when using the Chrome browser.
Deadline to Apply
The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024.