Deputy Director of Information Services

Deputy Director of Information Services

25 Aug 2024
Florida, Tallahassee, 32301 Tallahassee USA

Deputy Director of Information Services

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Job Description
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) is a state agency. We are headquartered in Tallahassee, the Sunshine State’s Capital City. We are seeking a candidate to join it’s Office of Information Technology Team to serve as the Deputy Director of Information Services. If you're looking for an opportunity that provides challenge, growth, excellent salary/benefits and a great culture,

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Essential Functions
  • Participates in the day-to-day management of the Department’s operations, assists the Director planning, organizing, and directing Department activities, programs, services, resources, and staff; ensures alignment of operations with the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) overall vision and strategic direction. Supervises a team of direct reports to the priorities of the Department.
  • Advises on matters pertaining to the use of information technology throughout the department; assists in establishing priorities for the use of staff and funding resources; assists with developing and implementing the OIT work plan and budget. Manages the expectations of Department leadership, elected officials, other employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public in person and via e-mails, phone calls, and other communication channels. Provides updates, coordinates work activities, reviews status of work, and resolves issues.
  • Participates in the development and administration of the OIT’s annual budget; in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, supplies, projects, and services; ensuring that expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored; and in contract negotiations and execution.
  • Represents the Director and the DFS at professional organizations and community efforts related to the development and use of information services at the Local, State, and Federal levels. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information systems, current technologies, architectures, application development, project management, and the principles, practices, and methods of strategic technology and information services planning.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in managing an IT operating budget. Thorough knowledge of financial, staffing, and organizational procedures including budget preparation, change management and control, developing clear and concise reports, policies, and procedures, and planning and managing the performance of professional and technical staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, co-workers, direct reports, staff, external partners, and vendors. Must have significant experience and in-depth knowledge of best practices for managing the availability, performance and scale of IT systems, services, and staffing at an enterprise level.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Preferred in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field. (Related experience can, in some cases, be substituted for educational requirements).
  • Over 10 years of progressive experience in information technology.
  • At least 5 years with direct technology architecture planning and managing the performance of professional and technical staff.
  • At least 3 years of experience in IT operating budget preparation and planning.
Salary and Benefits
The Offer
  • Competitive Salary: Up to $115,000 per year.
The Benefits
  • DFS’s competitive package includes Paid Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick, Health, Dental, Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, Tuition-Fee Waiver, and Retirement Plan. For additional benefit options and information, please click here.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC45153686
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    Up to $115,000
  • Hiring Company
    Florida Department of Financial Services
  • Date
    2022-08-18
  • Deadline
    2022-10-17
  • Category

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