Secretariat Chief Information Officer

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Job Description - Secretariat Chief Information Officer (260005NV)

Job Description

Secretariat Chief Information Officer - ( 260005NV )

Description

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE) works to connect all Massachusetts residents with an education that creates opportunities. While Massachusetts' students rank first in the nation on many educational measures, the Executive Office of Education strives to strengthen the foundations of education reform, empower schools and educators, and develop pathways to college and careers so all students in the Commonwealth can succeed, regardless of their zip code.

EOE works with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Department of Higher Education (DHE), Children’s Trust, and the state's 29 public colleges and universities to coordinate programs and policies across the entire public education system.

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged.

We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

The Executive Office of Education’s Information Technology Group (EOE IT) strives to connect and empower communities of learners, from birth to college to the workforce, by building and supporting innovative systems that facilitate positive outcomes for all. We are a diverse team of professionals dedicated to ensuring that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts remains the national leader in education. Agencies in the Education Secretariat include The Children’s Trust, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE).

Under the guidance of the Secretary, the Undersecretary, the Chief Operating Officer of EOE, and the Secretary of EOTSS, the Secretariat Chief Information Officer (SCIO) is responsible for leading the successful delivery of IT services to meet the needs of Secretariat staff and constituents in an increasingly dynamic and changing business landscape and complex regulatory environment. This includes managing over 100staff, strategic planning, identifying and implementing new technology, enhancing existing technology, optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing and developing IT applications, making the best use of IT operating and capital funding, and maintaining and supporting the technology stack.

The SCIO needs exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills, business acumen, technical proficiency and creativity, and a proven ability to develop and lead a team and technical environment that supports statewide and agency-specific goals. The SCIO will lead from a place of expert authority and lead by example to get the job done while proactively designing systems, business processes, and procedures that scale to meet the needs, risks, challenges, and opportunities of the Secretariat and its agencies.

The reporting locations for this position are One Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts, and 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, Massachusetts. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:0?p.m. ET. This position follows a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three in-office days per week and remote work on the remaining days, subject to business needs.

All offers of employment into this position are conditional and subject to passing: a Massachusetts Criminal Background Check (CORI); a security clearance (fingerprinting) consistent with IRS and/or public safety requirements; and security training.

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