Introduction
It is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.
The DOJ is committed to developing and supporting a workforce and culture that is rich in diversity and innovation. It is the department's goal to ensure that all DOJ employees are empowered to be authentic, claim belonging, and thrive. This is your opportunity to make and be the difference. Click here to learn more about DOJ.
In addition to working with a dynamic group of people, we offer amazing benefits , such as excellent health insurance, ample paid leave, flexible work schedules, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and resources to help promote wellness. Furthermore, employment within the state of Wisconsin provides job stability, work/life balance, and numerous intrinsic rewards from doing meaningful work.
The Division of Management Services, Bureau of Computing Services is currently recruiting a Strategy and Data Advisor (Information Technology Manager Consultant) to join their team. This position will serve as an advisor and subject matter expert on all IT strategic and data initiatives that will impact DOJ and our partners in the criminal justice system.
This position is headquartered at the Risser Justice Center located at 17 West Main Street in Madison.
The deadline to apply for this job announcement is July 1, 2024, at 11:59pm. For any questions, please contact Pamela Fredrick, Human Resources Specialist at fredrickpj@doj.state.wi.us or (608) 419-3546 .
Position Summary
The Strategy and Data Advisor serves as the agency subject matter expert and advisor on IT strategic and data initiatives which impact department operations, agency resources, and numerous partners in the criminal justice system. This position reports to the Director of the Bureau of Computing Services (BCS). The incumbent is expected to work with little supervision, provide expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, technical and data architecture, risk management, and customer partnership development.
This position is responsible for promoting the department's goal of improving WIDOJ services through data classification, data exploitation, envisioning data-enabled strategies as well as enabling all forms of business outcomes through analytics, data and analytics governance, and enterprise information policy. This position also has the responsibility for aligning data policy and governance with relevant regulatory, legal, and strategic mandates.
This position provides leadership in the development and delivery of reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice; directs planning, research, and analysis on the operationalizing of the DOJ information systems; and reviews the performance and/or vision of data as an asset and data driven decision making in collaboration with each business area.
Additionally, the Strategy and Data Advisor supports the BCS management team by making time, information and decision making more effective. This will be achieved by focusing on goals, people, processes, structure, and results of the information technology bureau. This position serves a senior member of the BCS management team and an advisor to the CIO office.
Salary Information
The Information Technology Manager Consultant position is in pay schedule 70 and pay range 02. The starting pay will be between $ 50.00 - $60.00/hour ( approx. $104,000 - $124,800 annually). Pay for current or former state employees will follow the provisions found in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Job Details
This position may be eligible to work remotely up to 90% as part of a hybrid schedule, following an initial training period. Travel to the headquarters is not eligible for travel reimbursement.
High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work.
The Department of Justice does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
A background check, including fingerprints, will be completed on applicants prior to selection.
Qualifications
Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.
Minimally qualified applicants must have education, training and/or experience in the following :

• Managing formal IT projects throughout the systems development lifecycle.
• Managing large and complex budgets related to IT projects or programs
• Translating technical issues to business partners and business needs to technical partners
• Designing, developing, and implementing components of a technical data strategy program

In addition to the minimum qualifications, a well-qualified applicant will have education, training, and/or experience in the following:

• Managing formal IT projects that include stakeholders across multiple program or business areas
• Developing and maintaining business and cross-agency partnerships by acting as a Business Relationships Manager (BRM)
• Designing, developing, and implementing components of a business-focused data strategy focused on promoting data-driven decision making across an organization

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click on "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Once logged in, click "Apply for Job" and follow the steps outlined in the application process. You will be required to submit a letter of qualifications and resume.
Each time you apply for a job; you should update and tailor your resume and letter of qualifications. You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job applying for.
Your resume should include the following:

• Your educational background including any course work that relates to the position in which you are applying.
• Your employment history, including experiences and/or duties and a summary of accomplishments and skills learned or used.
• Any training or experience, including volunteer work or internships, you have related specifically to the "Qualifications" section of the assessment.
• Spell out any acronyms and/or abbreviations the first time used.

Your letter of qualifications should include:

• Additional information regarding your past work experience, including volunteer work and internships, or coursework you have taken.
• Highlights of your most relevant skills and experiences as they related to the specific job you are applying for.
• Specific examples that clearly demonstrates your level of expertise.

What not to include in your resume or letter of qualifications:
Your application materials should not include any information that is not job-related, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, disability, or genetic information. Further, do not include any self-identifying information such as photos, social security numbers, political affiliation, citizen status or conviction records.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the process. References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.
NOTE: Current/former State employees interested in a permissive transfer, demotion or reinstatement consideration must also apply.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions. If any questions arise, please contact Pamela Fredrick, Human Resources Specialist, at fredrickpj@doj.state.wi.us or (608) 419-3546.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply for this job announcement is Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM .