State of Maryland · 9 hours ago
Director of Information Technology IT DIRECTOR II
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead the Maryland Higher Education Commission's IT unit. The role involves overseeing IT project management, ensuring compliance with state standards, and managing data governance and security policies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Information Technology (IT) unit, ensuring all systems and infrastructure align with agency needs and state IT standards, serving as the primary liaison with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
Oversee comprehensive Information Technology project management efforts, including the planning, execution, and monitoring of Major Information Technology Development Projects (MITDPs) to ensure delivery on time and within budget
Direct the State's Higher Education Annual Data Collection System, managing data submission, processing, and sanitization for 50+ public and private institutions to support research and policy development
Serve as the Agency Security Officer, Agency Chief Privacy Officer (ACPO), and Agency Chief Data Officer (ACDO), leading the development and implementation of data governance, security, and compliance policies in alignment with state and federal regulations
Develop and maintain the agency’s long-term Information Technology Master Plan (ITMP), strategically aligning MHEC's IT goals with broader state and national priorities for security and operational efficiency
Represent MHEC on external boards (e.g., Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center (MLDSC), Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC)) and state technical forums to advance agency interests in statewide IT planning, procurement, and data stewardship initiatives
Provide expert Information Technology advisory support and act as a liaison for special projects, external contractors, and other divisions, including the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or another relevant major from an accredited institution
Six years of experience in an information technology profession
Two years of experience must involve senior level information technology planning and execution
Two years must include direct management and supervisory experience
Preferred
Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a related field can be substituted for a bachelor's degree and two years of information technology experience
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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