Special Assistant (Director of Data & Systems) - VID 196008 - StateJobsNY : Job Details

Reporting directly to the Chief Administration Officer, this position will oversee a multidisciplinary team comprising business systems analysts, data engineers, and data analysts. The Director will ensure effective coordination and delivery of IT and data initiatives. This role involves providing strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications and data systems, while acting as the primary liaison with external IT teams responsible for enterprise architecture, network infrastructure, and core system management. The Director is responsible for aligning technology solutions with agency goals; ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance; and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. The Data & Systems team independently manages the development of GIS solutions, business team applications, surveys, and reports to multiple stakeholders. The Director must implement safeguards to ensure teamwork is accurate, dependable, and nimble enough to service evolving programs and policies. Automation and features to integrate multiple data sources are paramount to meeting agency objectives.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Vision and Planning
• Technical Expertise
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Effective Leadership

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and six years related experience overseeing or managing program operations, including six years supervisory experience. Substitutions: Four years of specialized experience OR an associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree. A J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience, a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience. Preferred Qualifications: Five years of supervisory/managerial experience.

Additional Comments

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov). Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.