Federal Court IT Portfolio Director

United States Courts; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United States Courts in the Northern District of California seeks an Assistant Director of Information Technology to lead the IT Administration function, manage the portfolio from approval to completion, and supervise the Operations, Infrastructure, Development and Applications, and CM/ECF divisions. Travel to Oakland, San Jose, and McKinleyville is required.

The role emphasizes project management, budget planning, vendor coordination, policy development, and ensuring IT security across

Qualifikationen

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, information systems, business, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, seven years of progressively responsible experience in IT across multiple disciplines
• At least five years of progressively responsible technical, managerial, or professional experience, including at least three years supervising IT staff or managers
• Experience managing remote or hybrid staff, including staff working across multiple locations
• Demonstrated experience leading IT projects from intake through completion, including project plans, schedules, status reporting, and change control
• Experience in two or more of the following IT leadership functions: strategic planning, annual budget planning and management, procurement and vendor management, and policy development
• Working knowledge of enterprise IT environments, including Windows Active Directory, Microsoft 365, LAN/WAN networking, virtualized servers, and IT security practices
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefing materials for executives and judges

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain the department's project management practice, including project intake and sizing, documentation standards, status reporting, change control, and post-implementation review
• Develop project plans, lead project teams, and apply sound project management methods with staff. Track schedule, scope, budget, and risk across the IT portfolio and report status to the Director
• Coordinate multi-site projects that affect courtrooms, chambers, and Clerk's Office operations, including courtroom audiovisual and hybrid hearing upgrades, network and facilities work, and application releases
• Support the Director's work on the IT Committee and with court leadership by preparing agendas, options papers, and decision records
• Assist the Director in developing the IT spending plan and allocating it across the project portfolio. Prepare budget justifications and cost estimates for proposed initiatives.
• Manage vendor coordination, procurement follow-through, maintenance agreements, software licensing, and invoice processing in coordination with the Court's Finance and Procurement staff. Track funding approvals for appropriate and non-appropriated fund (NAF) projects
• Work with division managers to draft and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards. Assist in managing the IT Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), including annual testing and plan updates.
• Supervise the managers of the Operations, Infrastructure, Development and Applications, and CM/ECF divisions. Assign and review work, set priorities and deadlines, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel actions.
• Serve as the second-level escalation point for operational issues. Resolve cross-division conflicts in priorities and staffing so that issues reach the Director only when they require the Director's decision.
• Coach and develop managers and staff. Support cross-training so that each function has coverage across the four locations
• Work with the Information Security Officer to confirm that projects meet national and local IT security requirements and that remediation work is scheduled and completed
• Act for the Director of IT in the Director's absence, including in meetings with judges, the IT Committee, court unit executives, and management teams
• Explain technical matters clearly, orally and in writing, to judges, chambers staff, Clerk's Office staff, the bar, and the public
• Remain current on Judiciary IT initiatives and national programs from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) and the Ninth Circuit
• Other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

IT leadership experience

Remote/hybrid staff management

Project management

Strategic planning & budgeting

Procurement & vendor management

IT security practices

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

LAN/WAN networking

Virtualized servers

IT security practices

Jobbeschreibung

The United States Courts in the Northern District of California seeks an Assistant Director of Information Technology to lead the IT Administration function, manage the portfolio from approval to completion, and supervise the Operations, Infrastructure, Development and Applications, and CM/ECF divisions. Travel to Oakland, San Jose, and McKinleyville is required.

The role emphasizes project management, budget planning, vendor coordination, policy development, and ensuring IT security across