IT Transformation Leader — Deputy Administrator

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Social Services is seeking an innovative IT leader to oversee infrastructure, application development, project management, information security, and customer support services, guiding modernization and secure, reliable IT operations.

The Deputy Administrator will align technology investments with priorities, lead organizational change, collaborate with state and federal agencies, vendors, and external partners, and drive performance measurement for improved outcomes for Nevadans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior management experience leading information technology functions within a health, human services, public sector, or similarly complex organization.
• Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and managing large-scale technology initiatives, including systems modernization, automation, digital transformation, and business process improvement projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing organizational change in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive leadership, stakeholders, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level leadership that supports the Division's mission through technology modernization and secure, reliable IT services.
• Collaborate with Division programs, State agencies, and departmental leadership to identify and implement technology solutions and modernization initiatives.
• Lead the IT workforce through organizational and technological transformation and manage information security functions.
• Oversee infrastructure, application development, project management, customer support services, Quality Control audits, and program operations.

Skills

Strategic IT leadership

Change management

Executive communication

Public sector IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The Division of Social Services is seeking an innovative IT leader to oversee infrastructure, application development, project management, information security, and customer support services, guiding modernization and secure, reliable IT operations.

The Deputy Administrator will align technology investments with priorities, lead organizational change, collaborate with state and federal agencies, vendors, and external partners, and drive performance measurement for improved outcomes for Nevadans.