Director of Information Technology

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. GRADE 24 LOCATION OF POSITION 217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 2100, Baltimore, MD 21202 POSITION DUTIES The selected candidate will: Lead and manage the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Information Technology (IT) unit, ensuring all systems and infrastructure align with agency needs and state IT standards, serving as the primary liaison with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Oversee comprehensive Information Technology project management efforts, including the planning, execution, and monitoring of Major Information Technology Development Projects (MITDPs) to ensure delivery on time and within budget. Direct the State's Higher Education Annual Data Collection System, managing data submission, processing, and sanitization for 50+ public and private institutions to support research and policy development. Serve as the Agency Security Officer, Agency Chief Privacy Officer (ACPO), and Agency Chief Data Officer (ACDO), leading the development and implementation of data governance, security, and compliance policies in alignment with state and federal regulations. Develop and maintain the agency’s long-term Information Technology Master Plan (ITMP), strategically aligning MHEC's IT goals with broader state and national priorities for security and operational efficiency. Represent MHEC on external boards (e.g., Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center (MLDSC), Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC)) and state technical forums to advance agency interests in statewide IT planning, procurement, and data stewardship initiatives. Provide expert Information Technology advisory support and act as a liaison for special projects, external contractors, and other divisions, including the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA).

Requirements

Experienced leader in post-secondary education
Excellent communication skills
Budgeting experience
Information technology experience
Experience managing projects with deadlines
Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
Experience leading interagency work groups
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or another relevant major from an accredited institution.
Experience: Six years of experience in an information technology profession.
Two years of experience must involve senior level information technology planning and execution, and two years must include direct management and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Information Technology (IT) unit
Oversee comprehensive Information Technology project management efforts
Direct the State's Higher Education Annual Data Collection System
Serve as the Agency Security Officer, Agency Chief Privacy Officer (ACPO), and Agency Chief Data Officer (ACDO)
Develop and maintain the agency’s long-term Information Technology Master Plan (ITMP)
Represent MHEC on external boards
Provide expert Information Technology advisory support