Information Technology Enterprise Expert - Executive Technology Officer

State of Iowa • Des Moines, IA

359d • $150,404 • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Information Technology Enterprise Expert - Executive Technology Officer to guide the development and optimization of IT solutions that effectively address agency needs, while maintaining a service- and value-focused approach.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in one or more of the following areas: mainframe computing systems programming; computer-based networking (LAN, WAN); database management systems; applications development, maintenance, and testing; server and workstation operating systems; telecommunications carrier operations; and/or Internet/Intranet development and deployment.
• Five years of full-time work experience in one or more of the following areas: mainframe computing systems programming; computer-based networking (LAN, WAN); database management systems; applications development, maintenance, and testing; server and workstation operating systems; telecommunications carrier operations; and/or Internet/Intranet development and deployment, and twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-high-school course work in one of the specialty areas listed.
• A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience in one or more of the following areas: mainframe computing systems programming; computer-based networking (LAN, WAN); database management systems; applications development, maintenance, and testing; server and workstation operating systems; telecommunications carrier operations; and/or Internet/Intranet development and deployment, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 5.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for agency partners, building and maintaining trust and strong relationships to understand and address their IT needs.
• Lead proactive business-level discussions with agency stakeholders, ensuring a service- and value-driven approach to all technology initiatives.
• Guide agency partners in evaluating IT solutions, preparing business cases, and assessing the cost-benefit tradeoffs and risks of proposed solutions.
• Coordinate ROI and performance metric evaluation to ensure that technology solutions meet the expected outcomes and align with agency goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Product Managers, and agency stakeholders to define and refine the product vision and strategy for IT solutions.
• Develop and oversee product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with both business needs and technology capabilities.
• Manage the product life cycle from inception to delivery, working with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement and achievement of target success rates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring their products and services align with the agency's technology needs and goals.
• Evaluate vendor offerings to determine their suitability for addressing agency requirements, and make recommendations for new or upgraded systems.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of vendor direction and market trends, ensuring that the agency stays ahead of technological advancements.
• Facilitate communication between internal functional teams and ensure that agency needs are clearly communicated to appropriate IT teams.
• Identify and address potential conflicts or synergies between business functions and technological solutions, ensuring that cross-functional initiatives are aligned and effectively managed.

Benefits

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree