Portfolio Manager

State of Iowa; Ankeny, Iowa (IA, LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division – Systems & Project Management Team, is seeking a Portfolio Manager (Executive Officer 3) to lead data analysis, budgeting, and portfolio decisions in Ankeny, IA.

This role requires applying public administration principles, coordinating with executives, and guiding project management strategies. Join a public sector team that emphasizes safety, integrity, and service while delivering ROI for division programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program research/evaluation, or management.
• A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• All of the following (a, b, and c): detailed combinations of experience and education in program administration, management, and related areas.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 2 or two years as Executive Officer 1 or comparable management-level position.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, analyze, and evaluate extensive amounts of data on which to base forecasts and projections.
• Calculate the budget and return on investment potential for divisional projects using established criteria.
• Apply principles, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration in portfolio management.
• Assign priority among competing program interests and justify program plans and decisions to internal and external executives.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization, including making presentations and writing reports.
• Understand, implement and provide guidance to others on project management implementation strategies and best practices.
• Interact professionally with department representatives, IT departmental employees and managers, legislators, local government representatives, the public, and other office staff.
• Understand state and federal statutory requirements and how they affect the division's program requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Nine years of education and/or full-time experience

Job description

Motor Vehicle Division – Systems & Project Management Team

Portfolio Management Position

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Ankeny, Iowa

Shift Requirements: M-F; 8:00-4:30; flexible schedule available

As a Portfolio Manager (Executive Officer 3), your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Research, compile, analyze, and evaluate extensive amounts of data on which to base forecasts and projections.
• Calculate the budget and return on investment potential for divisional projects using established criteria.
• Apply principles, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration in portfolio management.
• Assign priority among competing program interests and justify program plans and decisions to internal and external executives.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization, including making presentations and writing reports in a comprehensive and concise manner.
• Understand, implement and provide guidance to others on project management implementation strategies and best practices.
• Interact professionally with department representatives, IT departmental employees and managers, legislators, local government representatives, the public, and other office staff.
• Understand state and federal statutory requirements and how they affect the division's program requirements.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email at [e-mail].

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program research/evaluation, or management.
2. A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. All of the following (a, b, and c):
   1. a. Three years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program research/evaluation, or management; and
   2. b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
   3. c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 2 or two years of full-time work as an Executive Officer 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

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