About the Role
The role involves managing complex government operations with a focus on state-level systems integration, process optimization, and regulatory adherence, requiring strong analytical skills and public sector experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of state government information systems
- Coordinate with agency stakeholders to identify operational needs and challenges
- Develop strategies to enhance system performance and data accuracy
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements
- Manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution
- Prepare detailed reports and briefings for senior officials
- Evaluate existing workflows and recommend process improvements
- Support integration of new technologies into legacy government systems
- Facilitate training sessions for government personnel on system usage
- Monitor system security protocols and recommend updates
- Serve as primary point of contact for technical and operational inquiries
- Maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures
- Analyze data trends to inform policy and operational decisions
- Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot system issues
- Ensure data privacy standards are consistently applied
- Manage timelines and deliverables for assigned initiatives
- Conduct risk assessments for system changes and upgrades
- Support audits and compliance reviews as needed
- Promote interoperability between state and local government platforms
- Stay current with advancements in public sector technology
- Assist in drafting procurement requirements for technology services
- Foster relationships with external vendors and contractors
- Ensure accessibility standards are met in digital systems
- Contribute to strategic planning for long-term system evolution
- Support emergency response operations through system readiness
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in public policy, information systems, or related area
- Certification in project management (PMP or similar)
- Experience with specific state government platforms
- Background in emergency management systems
- Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements
- Familiarity with agile or iterative development methods
- Experience in cybersecurity incident response
- Training in records management or data governance
- Proficiency with GIS or spatial data systems
- Demonstrated success in large-scale system transitions
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with remote and on-site components
Team
Collaborative team supporting state-level government operations and system integration
Security Requirements
- Position requires a background check and security clearance
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent residency
- Regular review of access permissions and conduct expected
Professional Development
- Opportunities for continuing education and certifications
- Attendance at government technology conferences supported
- Internal knowledge-sharing forums and training sessions
No visa sponsorship available for this position
