Information Systems Manager

WF260065 – Information Systems Manager 4 – Kanawha County – Onsite Position Only EXEMPT POSITION

At Work Force WV (WFWV) this position reports directly to the Agency Executive Director and assists in the overall direction of WFWV. The incumbent manages and directs a core agency division, the Research, Information and Analysis (RIA) Division—and provides agency-wide leadership for information technology, data-system modernization, and information security and privacy. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing division operations and their interface with state and federal government;

supporting development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget; and representing the agency on labor‑market statistics before the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and other officials. This is an onsite position only.

In addition to executive and program-management competency, the position requires the analytic and technical skills associated with senior data‑science and labor‑market research work, including the ability to lead specialists who design, build, and interpret agency data products.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the work of the Research, Information and Analysis Division. Ensures policies and missions of division are integrated with agency-wide goals. Monitors and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures; supervises, reviews, and approves regular and special reports on assigned programs. Reviews organizational activity within the assigned area and recommends appropriate action. Advises and consults with the Executive Director on functions, major initiatives, and projects of the RIA divisions.
  
  Advises the Executive Director of significant developments or problems affecting the area of assignment.

• Participates directly in development of the agency strategic plan, performance measures, and budget processes. Monitors achievement of the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives. Assists in the development, presentation, and oversight of budgets and specific grant expenditures for RIA divisions. Reviews and approves or disapproves expenditure recommendations submitted by directors of the RIA program divisions.

• Appears before and presents agency information to committees of the West Virginia Legislature as needed. Represents the agency on employment statistics before the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. Provides information to state and federal officials on labor‑market statistics. Responds to media and other inquiries related to employment statistics. Oversees interaction with other departments, agencies, the Legislature, and federal, state, and local officials to ensure cooperation consistent with the Executive Director’s direction.
  
  Represents the agency in meetings and other activities with federal, state, and local officials and partner agencies.

• Oversees and coordinates development of administrative policies, procedures, and new programs for the RIA Division. Reviews, approves or disapproves, and recommends action on personnel-related requests, including grievances.

• Provides agency oversight of the multi‑state consortium established to modernize the State’s unemployment services system. Oversees and coordinates all agency information technology projects and data‑system modernization, expansion, and integration efforts, including inter‑agency coordination and project management as required. Reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of all agency expenditures related to information technology hardware and software…