Strategic Advisor

• This position requires mastery of multiple disciplines in the technology field.

• Beyond technical acumen, the position demands in-depth knowledge and application of professional, leadership techniques, practices, and theories.

• Strategic innovation and execution are critical to all State organizations regarding leadership and direct functional strategies that will impact Government, political subdivisions, constituents, and customers.

• Skills gained through a history of successful implementations and leadership will be required to manage and direct staff across many technical disciplines.

• This senior level position is responsible for the full life cycle of enterprise-wide hardware and software solutions.

• Will assist in formulating and administering policies and procedures, including implementing long-range goals and objectives.

• The position requires high expectations of accomplishment and extraordinary strategic business and industry knowledge, ambition, talent, and people skills.

• Must have solid people skills, including proven ability to handle the myriad of interpersonal aspects of group leadership, including:

  • Staff coaching/counseling

  • Group and individual motivation

• Must be a genuine team player focused on excellence in internal and external customer service.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively in conflict situations.

• Must be willing to pursue and reach consensus based on overall organization goals.

• Must have management experience in preparing a complex organization for major technological and/or cultural change, including:

  • Significant user interaction

  • Training development and delivery

  • Communication preparation and delivery

• Must have the ability to work with agency partners and project a positive image with both agency partners and colleagues.

Technical Skills:

• Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Protecting sensitive government data and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations.

• Cloud Computing & Infrastructure: Expertise in AWS, Azure, or government cloud systems for modernization projects.

• Data Analytics & Integration: Ability to analyze large datasets to inform policy and improve services.

• Enterprise Architecture: Designing scalable IT systems that align with long-term government strategies.

• Project & Program Management: Overseeing multimillion-dollar IT initiatives across agencies.

Strategic & Advisory Skills:

• Policy & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding state/federal IT laws, procurement rules, and compliance frameworks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Working with elected officials, agency heads, and community groups to align IT with public needs.

• Leadership & Team Management: Guiding analysts, developers, and contractors in complex projects.

• Communication & Negotiation: Translating technical issues into actionable policy recommendations for non-technical leaders.

• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Advising on emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, digital identity) to improve efficiency.

Job Requirements:

• Possession of a bachelor s degree, with emphasis in Computer Science, Information Systems, Telecommunications, I/T Discipline.

• Minimum of five years of experience in senior leadership.

• Minimum of five years of experience leading a technical team.

• Minimum of three years of experience in strategic planning demonstrating the ability to develop, analyze, and decide among alternative solutions to current and anticipated IT needs.