IT Director (Austin)

Overview

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is based at 1411 Brazos Street, Austin in the Information Technology Division.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

You Are a Great Fit With

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or related field and 8 years IT leadership experience (at least 5 years’ experience with release management processes and best practices and, 3 years’ experience in progressive growth, management, and leadership responsible position).
• Experience overseeing a software engineering team and skill developing the technical expertise to meet long-term business goals.
• Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, management, and the coordination of people and resources to achieve solutions through information technology.
• Experience developing policies, reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Experience establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals.
• Ability to support a cooperative and collaborative work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the agency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends, standards and tools.
• Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated logical approach to problem determination; detect and determine root causes for recurring and complex issues.
• Strong competencies in planning, project management, leadership and organization.
• Ability to produce and present clear, concise and professional communications and presentations.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Project Management Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or formal project management training and/or certification.
• Knowledge of Texas Workforce Commission programs.

You Qualify With

• Five years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, three years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Work on impactful projects that improve services for Texans
• Competitive starting salary: $8,500.00 - $11,500.00/ month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.