<p>Introduction</p> <p>THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES ONLY\n</p> <p>GRADE</p> <p>HSCR 0006\n</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION</p> <p>MDH, Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission, Baltimore MD\n</p> <p>Main Purpose of Job</p> <p>The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission seeks an Associate Director of Information Technology to provide leadership and technical expertise in implementing enterprise-wide technologies such as virtualization, databases, storage, change management, issue tracking and networking. The position will create and implement a strategic plan for the Commission's IT infrastructure while managing IT staff to support the technological needs of the organization.\n\n\nTechnical and General Skills Required:?\n•\tAn advanced, conceptual knowledge of technologies used within all areas of mid to large organizations.?\n•\tExpertise leading large scale complex projects and systems requiring multi-disciplinary coordination including networks, databases, storage, virtualization, security, servers and clients.?\n•\tProven ability to ensure continuous delivery of IT support and services through direct management of service level agreements.?\n•\tProven project management ability.?\n•\tExperience in budget management and strategic planning.?\n•\tAbility to prioritize conflicting demands.?\n•\tDemonstrated exemplary customer service skills.?\n•\tExcellent written and oral communications skills including presenting to audiences of various technical backgrounds.\n\n</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, coupled with a minimum of 5 years IT experience, including 2 years management experience. An advanced degree in a technology or business field and proven experience leading large scale, complex projects is desired. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education.\n</p> <p>DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Desired candidates should possess knowledge of and experience with best practices in data management and security, business intelligence software (SAS and TABLEAU), revision control, project and information management tools.\n</p> <p>LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION</p> <p>THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES ONLY\n</p> <p>SELECTION PROCESS</p> <p>This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.\nApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.?Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.?Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.?Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).?\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.?Information submitted after this date will not be added.?Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\nCandidates may remain on the?certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\n</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>Excellent State Benefits and Leave Package\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n</p> <p>FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,?the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.?Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.? If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information?to 410-333-5689.?Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the?MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or?Application.Help@maryland.gov.?\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n</p>