State of Indiana · 1 day ago
Deputy/Assistant IT Director
Indianapolis, IN
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
1+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, providing a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Deputy/Assistant IT Director will assist the IT Director in developing technology direction, setting policies, and overseeing information systems activities while also managing budgeting processes and staff development.
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Responsibilities
Assist the IT Director in developing current and long-range direction of technology in accordance with the direction of the agency
Assist the IT Director in setting policies and procedures, technical standards and methods and priorities for information systems activities
Assume director’s responsibilities in their absence
Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures
Analyze new technologies and make recommendations
Assist the executive team in the budgeting process
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Monitor time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets
Represent the agency’s information technology division at events and meetings
Assist in the budgeting process with agency senior management for the information technology division
Coordinates, reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations related to requests for proposals of information technology/security projects, ensuring that proposals comply with technical specifications and other IT strategic objectives
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures
Qualification
Required
a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or
an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or
at least 5+ years of relevant experience in Information Technology or a related field, applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role
Extensive knowledge of information technology, information security, information management, project management, and/or business management
Ability to bridge technology and business goals to provide productive solutions
Broad knowledge of all information technology disciplines and general business theory
Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government
Ability to negotiate complex and large sum agreements with other agencies, divisions and outside vendors
Effective communication skills
Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
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Company
State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pamella Cook
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Frischkorn
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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