Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Salary: $145,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type: Exempt Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2024-12135 Department: Office of Financial Management Opening Date: 10/29/2024 Description Note: This recruitment will remain open until filled, the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. First review of applications will be on November 12, 2024. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Why work for OFM? The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian. If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you've found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian The Job opportunity As the Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) your primary focus will be overseeing the day-to-day technological operations and tactical implementation of One Washington's technical workstreams and deliverables. You will be expected to collaborate with the One Washington leadership team, vendor system implementer and software vendor, technical workstreams, Agency Readiness Team (ART), Business Transformation Team (BTT), Project Management Office (PMO), and various stakeholders from OFM and other state agencies. You will be required to represent the CTO in various forums and stakeholder engagements and may need to temporarily act as the CTO when they are unavailable. This position is eligible to frequently telework the majority of the time and is typically not required to report on-site. If required on-site, then your supervisor will do their best to make every effort to notify you at least 1 week in advance, with the exception of emergency/urgent situations. The default assigned work location of all One Washington project positions - both on-site and telework eligible positions - is within the State of Washington, specifically at one of our two duty stations based in Olympia. So if you are looking to play a critical role in technology transformation within WA State government and advance your career within these working conditions, then apply today Duties one.wa.gov One Washington (OneWA), led by the Office of Financial Management, is an enterprise-wide transformation project focused on replacing 1960s-era technology with a cloud-based solution for finance, procurement, budget, HR, and payroll processes, utilizing Workday technology. OneWA is a long-term yet extremely fast-paced project anticipated to fully implement all phases by 2030. The project's core business hours are Monday through Friday, all project positions are full-time, and we offer some flexibility in schedules oriented around core business hours with prior supervisory approval. However, it is very common to regularly work beyond the typical 40 hour work week to meet the rigorous operational needs and business deliverables required for the go-live timelines. What you'll work on Assist the One Washington CTO in managing and implementing the technical components of the One Washington program. Help ensure all technical workstreams of the One Washington Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation are aligned and working harmoniously toward the same goals. Improve operational efficacy through overseeing the day-to-day technological operations and tactical implementation of One Washington's technical workstreams and deliverables. Provide support and guidance to technical workstream/team leads, which includes data conversions, integrations, reporting, security, architecture, privacy, testing, and legacy system remediation. Oversee Workday ERP system training for all technical staff assigned to the project. Ensure adequate knowledge transfer is performed between system implementer vendor and technical state staff. Select, hire, onboard and supervise three employees within the One Washington technology team. Encourage employee engagement and team cohesion through consistent communication, establishing clear goals, clarifying responsibilities, sharing constructive feedback, and supporting professional development. Align team with OFM and One Washington mission, vision and values. Lead by example and set standards for performance and quality expectations. Actively monitor team performance and takes action as needed, such as providing additional guidance, leading conflict resolution, or coaching team members on how to overcome barriers or other obstacles. Become a subject matter expertise on all technical aspects of the Workday ERP system implementation. Build credibility through effective verbal and written communications of the technical concepts, strategies, plans and solutions to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Serve as a liaison between technical staff, executive management, and various other stakeholder groups that range from internal program team members and OFM staff, to vendors partners and agency customers. Ensure compliance with all relevant Washington State and OFM policies, processes, and standards. Set direction for adopting industry best practices and standardization. Qualifications What we need you to bring Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Additional two years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the educational requirement. Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in overseeing or leading large and/or complex system implementations. Four (4) years experience directly supervising or managing technical staff to include conducting hiring/recruitment, performance evaluations, workload leveling and leave approvals, coaching and training, and offboarding. Demonstrate strong ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Experience with Project Management principles and methodologies. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferable. Governmental/public-sector experience in managing complex IT projects, such as: Major system implementations, business transformations, and/or rollouts of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) systems. Architect design, implementation, and administration of an enterprise environment that is built to serve a large number of customers. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementations, especially with Workday. Experience developing and maintaining system documentation regarding policies, procedures, guidelines etc. and enterprise network solutions documents including but not limited to MS Visio diagrams, technical configuration documents, reference manuals, project plans, and implementation plans. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment where priorities are subject to change based on a variety of factors. Proven ability to develop, present, and implement strategic and tactical plans in front of large audiences and/or to executive management within an organization Supplemental Information What we offer: At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees. Please visit our for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here's a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers: An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Tuition reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year State retirement programs Application Process: Once you've decided to apply for a state government job, you'll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person is going to read it. We do not use AI or other technology that screens your application and rejects it. So please be sure to provide clear and detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. Your application will not be considered complete and sent to the hiring teams for review, unless you attach all of the following : Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position Resume: that details your applicable experience and education. References: at least three professional references and their contact information. Questions: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email us at The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. More than Just a Paycheck Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 The application process requires that you attached a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications of this position and a resume. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation. Yes, I have attached a cover letter and a resume. No, I have not attached a cover letter and a resume. 02 Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field? Additional two years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the educational requirement. Yes No 03 Do you have eight (8) or more years of professional experience in overseeing or leading large and/or complex system implementations? Yes No 04 Do you have four (4) years experience directly supervising or managing technical staff to include conducting hiring/recruitment, performance evaluations, workload leveling and leave approvals, coaching and training, and offboarding? Yes No 05 How did you first learn about this job opportunity? Word of mouth (e.g., friends, family, neighbor, etc.) OFM employee Other State employee Business Resource Group (BRG's) Career fair event Careers.wa.gov DeafNation Public job sites (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Monster, etc.) WorkSource Office or similar OFM website governmentjobs.com Other 06 If you selected OFM or State employee, BRG, Career Fair event, or Other on the previous question, please list the name of the person and/or organization in the space below, otherwise type NA. Required Question