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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleExecutive Director of Information Technology

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $1 to $1 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address One Commerce Plaza or One State Street

City Albany or NYC

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree is preferred. Ten (10) years in a senior management position dealing with a wide range of IT issues including both IT operational and system development experience, performing systems integration, and managing multi-million dollar budgets resulting in delivery of efficient and cost effective services that meet business needs. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking experienced candidates for Executive Director of Information Technology to serve on the Executive Management team. Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Financial Services and the Chief of Staff, the Executive Director will provide vision and leadership for the strategic integration of information technology initiatives that align with the mission of the Department.

The Executive Director will oversee the planning and implementation of IT systems in support of DFS’s operations by leveraging current technology in order to drive innovation, improve cost effectiveness, service, quality, and mission development. Moreover, the successful candidate will oversee the safeguarding of the organization’s assets, and that appropriate practices are in place for business community purposes. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

•Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the Department as a member of the senior management team. Make recommendations in formulating policies regarding appropriate IT usage to effectively integrate the Department’s systems and enhance accessibility to all customers, balancing IT requirements against available financial resources, productivity and efficiency needs.

•Provide technical and leadership experience to implement the Department’s strategic development of its goals and priorities.

•Develop, track and control the IT annual operating and capital budgets.

•Assess and analyze the needs of the business units and recommend priorities for studies, systems designs and implementation including computer operations, data management, systems design/analysis, systems programming, application programming, networks and technical support.

•Ensure that an appropriate level of security exists for all automated information systems and that all staff are adequately trained in cybersecurity protocols in order to ensure the protection of the Department’s electronic data and information.

•Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices. Advise, counsel and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.

•Partner with Director of Risk Management to develop and execute an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.

•Supervise recruitment, development, retention and organization of all IT staff in accordance with the Department’s budgetary objectives and personnel policies.

•Develop and maintain an IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the Department.

•Develop strategies to manage the design, development and tactical implementation of the Department’s IT initiatives. Identify opportunities for cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems including staffing, sourcing, purchasing and in-house development.

•Approve, prioritize and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to selection, acquisition, development and installation of major information systems.

•Ensure that IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.

•Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.

Additional Comments SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

This position will be filled in either Albany or NYC – travel to alternate location will be required.

Appointment to this position is pending Division of Budget approval to fill.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Dina Haggerty

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address Dina.Haggerty@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest to Dina.Haggerty@dfs.ny.gov. Please include Box # IT-00141 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job and the accommodation would not constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency.