Information Technology Manager - Information Technology - CF641

DHRM•Hanover, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) seeks an experienced Information Technology Manager to provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the agency’s information technology operations and assets. The role plans, directs, and maintains the agency’s technology environment so that IT services support DFS’s mission and operational objectives. The incumbent serves as the agency’s Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR) and ensures compliance with Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) standards, policies, and procedures, as well as industry best practices. The position has a key role in technology initiatives, information security programs, IT infrastructure, and technology governance across the agency. The agency is based in a new facility in Hanover County. Occasional overnight travel is required, and the employee must provide their own transportation as needed. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension. A background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, DNA sample, and drug test are required. The selected candidate must file an annual Statement of Economic Interests and complete related training.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of data management principles, IT methods, and modern technology solutions.
Knowledge of VITA standards, policies, and governance requirements.
Extensive knowledge of information security practices, application systems development, systems engineering, computer operations, database management, telecommunications, and web-based technologies.
Knowledge of office automation systems and end-user support services.
Considerable knowledge of management practices and state laws, policies, and procedures related to IT system acquisition, operation, maintenance, and security.
Knowledge of Microsoft products, preferably Microsoft Office and Windows Desktop and Server operating systems.
Significant experience in systems engineering or systems analysis.
Ability to develop and implement technology strategies that support organizational objectives.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to executive leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
Eligible to possess a valid driver’s license or have another means of reliable transportation.
Must successfully pass a background investigation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout employment without employer sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension.
Selected candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check, provide a DNA sample via buccal swab, and pass a drug test.
Selected candidate must file a Statement of Economic Interests and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a VITA Certified Project Manager or equivalent.
Extensive experience using VITA standards, policies, and governance requirements.
Experience serving as a supervisor or in a management role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows Desktop operating systems, and Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.
Ability to program in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of agency IT operations and assets.
Plan, direct, and maintain the agency’s technology environment to support its mission and operational objectives.
Serve as the agency’s Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR).
Ensure compliance with VITA standards, policies, and procedures and applicable industry best practices.
Manage technology initiatives, information security programs, IT infrastructure, and technology governance across the agency.