IT Director

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Department of Child Services seeks an IT Director to manage all information systems and technology. This onsite role in Indianapolis requires setting technology goals, leading IT policy development, supervising staff, and guiding projects through their lifecycle while coordinating with the Indiana Office of Technology.

The director will represent the agency's IT division, participate in budgeting, and analyze business needs to identify and implement innovative technologies that support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of state agency operations and management.
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements with agencies and vendors.
• Effective communication and delegation skills.
• Experience supervising staff and providing coaching and development.
• Ability to frame technical issues based on policy implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all information systems, technologies, and IT activities for the department.
• Establish technology goals and oversee IT projects through their lifecycle.
• Develop IT policy in collaboration with the Office of Technology.
• Supervise IT staff and provide feedback and professional development.
• Participate in budgeting and represent the agency's IT division.
• Analyze business needs to identify and implement new technologies.
• Collaborate with the Indiana Office of Technology.

Skills

IT leadership

Vendor negotiation

Policy understanding

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Budgeting

IT strategy

Job description

The IT Director manages all information systems, technologies, and activities for the Indiana Department of Child Services. This onsite role in Indianapolis requires establishing technology goals, leading IT policy development, supervising IT staff, and overseeing IT projects through their lifecycle while collaborating with the Indiana Office of Technology. The director will represent the agency's IT division, participate in budgeting, and analyze business needs to identify and implement new technologies.

Key qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology or related field
• Thorough knowledge of state agency operations and management
• Ability to negotiate complex agreements with agencies and vendors
• Effective communication and delegation skills
• Ability to provide supervision, feedback, coaching, and employee development
• Ability to frame technical issues based on policy implications