Information Systems Manager

First State Financial Manager

Recruitment #091417-MADC01-250500

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for managing the statewide First State Financials production system and provides leadership and guidance on processes and functions to module managers who lead day to day function and operation of modules in support of this system.  Work includes setting key production milestones, such as year-end close,  defect management and resolving special customer requests.  The successful candidate will be on call 24 hours/day, 7 days a week and must be able to work holidays.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Plans the coordination and integration of all data processing/information resources throughout the department, with OIS and other state and federal agencies.
     
  • Develops, implements and maintains progressive data processing capabilities
    throughout the department to include the design and modification of a data center and associated network.
     
  • Develops, plans and implements major software enhancements and applications.
     
  • Establishes standards for hardware and software selection bearing in mind the need to keep technology consistent with the statewide information management system, recommends and coordinates procurement of data processing system hardware and software.
     
  • Trains and develops staff personnel in the procedural use of information/data processing resources.
     
  • Implements special projects, responding as needed to various requirements for information not otherwise provided by current system capabilities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Information Systems Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in information technology project management which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on status of IT projects.
  2. Three years experience in designing, developing and maintaining information systems.
  3. Six months experience in strategic planning which includes planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success. 
  4. Six months experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures. 
  5. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.