Information Technology Manager

The Missouri State Public Defender System is seeking an Information Technology Manager. This senior position supervises a professional staff of seven who administer databases, software and network systems. Our home office is in Columbia with remote sites throughout the state. The Public Defender System has approximately 50 Microsoft based servers in production and 620 computers at 39 locations throughout the state. The Missouri State Public Defender operates a Domino/Lotus Notes environment.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in computer science or related area and minimum of three years professional, technical, or administrative experience in an information technology position, including supervisory and systems analysis or programming experience.

Responsibilities Include:
-Information technology project management, vendor partnerships, and knowledge of vendor contract bid processes.
-Determination of work priorities, management of special projects, and vendor contract bid creation and evaluation. Position also works with management in formulating general policies in the attainment of the agency’s goals and objectives.
-Administration of enterprise class databases, enterprise deployment, and release management of software
-Supervision, leadership, task assignments, and mentoring staff to assist in meeting organizational goals