DTI Chief of Policy

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The Chief of Policy and Communications (CPC) serves as a member of the DTI Senior Team and is responsible for shaping policy, developing communications, facilitating innovation and establishing the departments’ brand. Primary responsibilities include acting as the chief policy advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CPC is the Legislative liaison supporting Legislative needs and develops legislative proposals for approval by the CIO and for consideration by the Governor’s Office.

The CPC provides support for the CIO in communicating with the public, members of the media, the General Assembley, customer agencies and the Governor’s office. The CPC is responsible for researching and making recommendations to the CIO and other members of the Senior Staff on strategically important issues affecting the Department and/or the use of information technology resources by agencies.

In addition, build partnerships with senior management of state agencies to coordiate/faciliate technology strategies. The CPC will also serve as the liason with the Government Information Center. The CPC will lead the planning and oversight of statewide egovernment initiatives. The CPC is responsible for the strategy and planning of IT Centralization (ITC). CPC responsibilites also include reviewing and approving: business case requests and all technology purchases for the State over $10K;

IT positions in accordance with ITC planning; CAI contractual positions across the State; and IT Grants in coordination with the Clearing House. The CPC is responsible for providing leadership to the Strategic Communications Manager (PIO) and Change Management team. In limited instances, the CPC may be called upon to directly manage projects of a highly sensitive or strategically important nature.

The CPC will report to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and work closely with all members of the CIO’s Senior team and Team leaders.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degree in public policy, public budgeting or public administration preferred.

• Provide policy recommendations to the Chief Information Officer. Review legislative proposals and prepare legislative proposals for consideration by the CIO and others. Participate in the Governor’s Policy Team and the legislative session on behalf of DTI.
• Act as the liaison between the CIO and other…