Information Services Division Administrator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Information Services Division Administrator. This position’s primary focus is to provide leadership, vision, direction, and integrative management for MDT’s shared information systems. Responsibilities include oversight of the division, department wide IT strategic planning, division budget development and administration, coordination and integration of IT throughout the department, and overall administration of department’s computing policies and equipment.

This position acts as a liaison between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Administration’s State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) to implement and enforce statewide computing policies and to maintain statewide connectivity. Represents MDT on state boards and committees to ensure that MDT’s needs are considered in the formulation of statewide policies and procedures. This position reports to the State Chief Information officer and indirectly reports to the MDT General Operations Manager.

This position supervises 3 Bureau Chiefs and the IT Contract Management Specialist.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
• A full application (experience and education sections) does not need to be completed. Only attach a resume and cover letter.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
  * An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of experience in information systems management including project planning and management, business process analysis, information technology analysis, information system development, implementation, and documentation.
• 4 years of supervisory experience.

Extensive knowledge of business management and public administration, strategic planning principles, analytical methods and technologies, budgeting, workforce management, and state legislative processes.

Proven ability in program management and planning/organizing the work of other staff.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Excellent leadership ability to lead and motivate staff within an industry of constant innovation and change.

Ability to manage complex Information Technology projects.

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment.

This position is covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association). The successful applicant for this position who is eligible-retirement qualified will be required to participate in the VEBA group. The VEBA group can take part in an annual election. Any questions regarding the VEBA can be addressed to Laurie Edwards, MDT Human Resources Division 444-6053.

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