State of Maryland
Chief Information Officer PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Chief Information Officer PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV
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Chief Information Officer PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV
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State of Maryland
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
Location of Position 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Position Duties This position is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The position is responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the Department's sizable and growing information technology and telecommunications needs. The position functions as senior‑level management, with cross‑functional areas and indirect responsibility for systems and business units indirectly supervised by this position. This position manages the business relationship among the programs of the Department, external stakeholders, and IT service delivery.
The CIO Is Responsible For
Developing a Departmental information technology plan that is consistent with the statewide IT strategic plan
Formulating an IT policy and standards for internal operations
Overseeing major IT projects – Training and knowledge transfer initiatives
Instituting monitoring procedures
Interfacing the Department's IT program with the Department's business processes
Developing partnerships with other departments to address common IT needs and goals
Managing the IT budget, personnel, and fiscal resources
Overseeing all IT procurements, including Requests‑for‑Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations‑for‑Bids (IFBs)
Evaluation and transfer of technology
Developing current technology architecture
Serving as the liaison for the Department and the State regarding criminal justice information and integration
Overseeing plans for reinvestment in technology
Providing strategic planning, leadership and organizational advisement and direction
Executive oversight of the Central Repository (Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
Overseeing the Department’s network and computing infrastructure, including the data center operations
Managing the contracts for all IT‑related systems, equipment, etc.
Directing the planning, development, deployment and maintenance of DPSCS IT infrastructure
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of project management experience
5 years of experience using or managing CJIS while working for a public safety entity
5 years of experience as an IT Director
3 years of experience with IT procurement and contract management in the public sector
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
5 years of experience managing a 24/7 environment
5 years as a service delivery manager
3 years of experience with IT procurement and contract management in Maryland State government
Experience with deployment and support of equipment for a large teleworking force
Experience successfully transitioning an organization from paper to digital files
Examination Process The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
Benefits As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
Personal Leave – new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension – State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410‑767‑4850.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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Chief Information Officer PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV
role at
State of Maryland
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!
Location of Position 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Position Duties This position is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The position is responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the Department's sizable and growing information technology and telecommunications needs. The position functions as senior‑level management, with cross‑functional areas and indirect responsibility for systems and business units indirectly supervised by this position. This position manages the business relationship among the programs of the Department, external stakeholders, and IT service delivery.
The CIO Is Responsible For
Developing a Departmental information technology plan that is consistent with the statewide IT strategic plan
Formulating an IT policy and standards for internal operations
Overseeing major IT projects – Training and knowledge transfer initiatives
Instituting monitoring procedures
Interfacing the Department's IT program with the Department's business processes
Developing partnerships with other departments to address common IT needs and goals
Managing the IT budget, personnel, and fiscal resources
Overseeing all IT procurements, including Requests‑for‑Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations‑for‑Bids (IFBs)
Evaluation and transfer of technology
Developing current technology architecture
Serving as the liaison for the Department and the State regarding criminal justice information and integration
Overseeing plans for reinvestment in technology
Providing strategic planning, leadership and organizational advisement and direction
Executive oversight of the Central Repository (Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
Overseeing the Department’s network and computing infrastructure, including the data center operations
Managing the contracts for all IT‑related systems, equipment, etc.
Directing the planning, development, deployment and maintenance of DPSCS IT infrastructure
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of project management experience
5 years of experience using or managing CJIS while working for a public safety entity
5 years of experience as an IT Director
3 years of experience with IT procurement and contract management in the public sector
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a certificate as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
5 years of experience managing a 24/7 environment
5 years as a service delivery manager
3 years of experience with IT procurement and contract management in Maryland State government
Experience with deployment and support of equipment for a large teleworking force
Experience successfully transitioning an organization from paper to digital files
Examination Process The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
Benefits As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
Personal Leave – new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension – State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410‑767‑4850.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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