Information Technology Assistant Chief, California Justice Information Services Division (C.E.A., B)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of California seeks an Information Technology Assistant Chief to direct policy development and the implementation of IT programs across CJIS bureaus (ESB, ADB and TSB) and the Firearms IT Systems Modernization project.

You will provide executive guidance on IT services and security, bridge gaps between bureaus, and represent CJIS in meetings with federal, state and local partners; flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing IT policies and procedures.
• Experience reviewing information technology legislation for impact analysis.
• Experience managing a large professional IT staff.
• Experience providing executive-level consultation on IT services and security.
• Experience IT contract management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and implementation of IT policies across ESB, ADB, and TSB.
• Provide guidance on IT projects, outreach, and initiatives.
• Represent CJIS in meetings with federal, state, and local partners.
• Bridge gaps between IT bureaus to align services and operations.

Skills

Policy development

Executive-level consultation

IT security guidance

IT program management

Contract management

Leadership of IT teams

Education

Career Executive Assignment (CEA)

Job description

Under the general direction of the Chief of the California Justice Information Services Division (CJIS), the Information Technology Assistant Chief will direct the development and implementation of policies and programs of the Information Technology (IT) bureaus within CJIS (Enterprise Services Bureau (ESB), Application Development Bureau (ADB) and the Technology Support Bureau (TSB)); and the Firearms IT Systems Modernization project. The IT Assistant Chief will serve as a program expert and provide direction and policy guidance regarding ESB, ADB, TSB, and FITSM, while also collaborating with the CJIS Program Assistant Chief. The incumbent will work with the Program Assistant Chief to bridge the gaps between the division's IT bureaus that focus on IT technology services and security and program operations. The incumbent will develop, implement, and amend policy and procedures and provide guidance and direction to ESB, ADB, TSB, and FITSM staff related to projects, outreach and IT initiatives. The IT Assistant Chief will represent the CJIS division and the CJIS Division Chief at meetings involving federal, state and local matters related to IT.

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Experience with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to information technologies.
2. Experience reviewing new and/or proposed information technology related legislation to provide impact analysis and recommendations on changes to policies and procedures.
3. Experience in managing and supervising a large professional staff consisting of information technology, IT procurement, and IT project management.
4. Experience providing executive-level consultation and policy guidance on matters related to information technology services and security.
5. Experience in providing IT contract management, authorizing IT procurements and contracts.
6. Experience creating a clear vision and goals for the management of IT systems at a senior management level or higher.