Chief Technology Officer

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $51.893

Job Posting: JR2024-00010401 Chief Technology Officer (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 10-19-2024

Job Description: The State of Nebraska, Department of Transportation (NDOT), is seeking a seasoned leader (Information Technology Manager II) to serve as the “face of technology” for NDOT. The selected candidate must collaborate and understand the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders: both internal NDOT division leaders and external transportation interest groups, private/public opportunities, and municipalities.

By joining the NDOT team, the successful candidate will be a contributor to some of the most important technologies supporting Nebraska’s transportation systems, including roads, aviation, rural broadband, and more. This work directly impacts Nebraska’s transportation safety by understanding our agency's vision for state, business, and citizen values and matching supporting, reliable, and secure technical solutions.

We reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Military leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $51.893 - $77.842 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maximize partnerships and strategic planning with internal business units, matching their business objectives with technology solutions.
• Lead critical research and develop concepts, prototypes, and forecasting for transportation solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies in the transportation industry.
• Implement and manage major initiatives.
• Lead the execution of a variety of projects.
• Accountable for all technology plans, including innovation plans, technical direction, and technical improvements.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field, and two years of experience working with a broad range of technology discipline(s) (e.g., network, infrastructure, coding, systems, or database), and three years of experience supervising activities of professional-level information technology staff. Experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, where two years of this experience will be as a project coordinator, team leader, or staff supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in information technology, engineering, business, or other relevant field.
• Fifteen or more years of management and progressive IT leadership experience.
• Ten or more years of transportation industry experience, including transportation technology policy development.
• Five or more years leading or managing a Project Management Office.
• Experience developing IT budgets.
• Experience leveraging business intelligence for data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in a shared services environment.

Other:

• Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independently authorized transportation.
• Must be able to work from the office in Lincoln, NE.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Must have effective communication skills with good public speaking abilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with top management, various state, federal, and local officials, news media, trade associations, Legislature, Executive branch, and Congressional representatives and their staff.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to produce Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong team leadership, performance management, and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and continual desire to learn.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.