TSS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Position Information

Summary

The Department of Information Systems (DIS) Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the agency’s operations management duties for Enterprise Systems Management, Enterprise Services Administration, Enterprise Network Services, and Enterprise Operations Divisions in support of the agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the agency and serves as a member of the agency executive staff by developing, executing, and managing special projects as assigned by the agency Director in order to accomplish agency strategic plans, goals, vision, mission, and values. Directs the activities of divisional personnel, through lower level managers, by determining overall goals and objectives and by managing subordinate staff, including interviewing, hiring, providing training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and serving as reviewing official for lower level personnel. Assists in the planning and management of the agency budget and provides advice and recommendations to the agency Director and senior leadership team. Assists agencies and institutions in achieving their goals in a secure, reliable, and cost effective manner through a commitment to achieve excellence. Facilitates communication and teamwork with the agency Director, senior leadership team, associates, agencies, and institutions. Reviews and analyzes state and federal policies and agency reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis. Knowledge of state accounting, budget, and purchasing policies and procedures. Knowledge of organizational management, human resource management, and public administration. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to present oral and written information to top management, subordinates, agencies and institutions. Ability to plan and direct the work of others. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and create solutions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to analyze and project financial data, estimate budgets, and allocate revenues.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, business management or a related field; plus nine years of progressively more responsible experience in operational management systems, including five years in a professional managerial capacity.

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