DTI Chief of Policy

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field. In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale. DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent experience).
5+ years in state government, with experience in senior management positions preferred.
Expertise in short- and long-term strategic planning that produce innovative technology solutions for implementation across multiple disciplines.
Thorough understanding of state budgeting and legislative processes.
Understanding of IT concepts and practices and the use of technology by agencies to meet service delivery goals.
Past experience in implementing IT solutions is preferred.
Strong relationship building and relationship management skills, along with the ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse personalities across the organization on a variety of cross-functional projects.
General experience that provides a good basic knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a high energy level, strong work ethic, customer service orientation, ability to exercise discretion and high integrity.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in public policy, public budgeting or public administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the DTI Senior Team and is responsible for shaping policy, developing communications, facilitating innovation and establishing the departments’ brand.
Acts as the chief policy advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Serves as the Legislative liaison supporting Legislative needs and develops legislative proposals for approval by the CIO and for consideration by the Governor’s Office.
Provides support for the CIO in communicating with the public, members of the media, the General Assembley, customer agencies and the Governor’s office.
Researches and makes recommendations to the CIO and other members of the Senior Staff on strategically important issues affecting the Department and/or the use of information technology resources by agencies.
Builds partnerships with senior management of state agencies to coordinate/facilitate technology strategies.
Serves as the liaison with the Government Information Center.
Leads the planning and oversight of statewide egovernment initiatives.
Responsible for the strategy and planning of IT Centralization (ITC).
Reviews and approves business case requests and all technology purchases for the State over $10K.
Reviews and approves IT positions in accordance with ITC planning.
Reviews and approves CAI contractual positions across the State.
Reviews and approves IT Grants in coordination with the Clearing House.
Provides leadership to the Strategic Communications Manager (PIO) and Change Management team.
In limited instances, may be called upon to directly manage projects of a highly sensitive or strategically important nature.
Provide policy recommendations to the Chief Information Officer.
Review legislative proposals and prepare legislative proposals for consideration by the CIO and others.
Participate in the Governor’s Policy Team and the legislative session on behalf of DTI.
Act as the liaison between the CIO and other agencies, members of the Governor’s staff and members of the General Assembly.
Coordinate activities within DTI on behalf of the CIO to meet the Department’s strategic goals.
Research and analyze issues of a critical or sensitive nature or that have strategic importance to the Department or the State’s use of IT resources.
Compile and report performance measures to the CIO, DTI staff and externally.
Oversee the development and updating of the DTI strategic plan.
Directly manage issues of strategic importance to the Department, or oversee groups of employees within the Department working on sensitive or important issues.
Oversee the design and content for DTI websites and social media.
Work with agencies to identify egovernment initiatives.
Develop and manage the DTI brand to ensure consistency in presentation and delivery of services.
Communicate with members of the public, the media and others outside the Department on behalf of the CIO.
Develop talking points for the CIO.
Draft press releases and coordinate DTI/multiagency press and other special events.
Manage ITC strategies and planning by collaborating with senior management of other state agencies.
Lead and plan statewide technology initiatives.

Benefits

Group Health Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Prescription
Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care)
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Group Universal Life Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Health Management Programs
21 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan
Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan