IT PROGRAM MANAGER 1 OR 2

Salary : $78,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location : Decatur, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-042

Division : Georgia Crime Information Center

Department : GCIC - Information Systems

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLE D

This is a sensitive government position.

The GBI will follow State Personnel Board Rules for current state employees.

Please review the GBI Em p loyment Disqualifiers before applying for this position.

Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.

The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.

Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and mentor a team of information security professionals. This includes establishing and communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results and coaching staff.
• Promote a safe, secure, and legal work environment by ensuring adherence to agency policies and through the development and coordination of related procedures and productivity standards.
• Support the financial integrity of agency by forecasting information technology operational requirements, scheduling IT expenditures, and analyzing and resolving variances.
• Develop and manage comprehensive information security programs aligned with organizational goals. Collaborate with IT leadership, legal, and other departments to ensure a cohesive security strategy.
• Coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of State and Federal information technology compliance requirements and the latest security trends and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Ability to ensure agency objectives and mission are fulfilled through vendor communication and negotiation.

Ability to inspire and motivate a team.

Knowledge of managerial strategies and methods to improve morale and team productivity.

Ability to apply data-driven approaches to managerial decision making and risk assessment.

Skilled at creating productive outcomes for a team of IT professionals by delegating or distributing team workloads, and organizing and planning daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

Knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, and technologies.

Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational risks in a large enterprise multi-vendor IT environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally lifting to 15 lbs. unassisted may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position requires the incumbent to work onsite in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees. After 6 months, teleworking options may be available.

NOTE : This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

IT Program Manager 1- (Pay Grade : O; Job Code : ITM050)

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related experience, which includes two (2) years of management / supervisory experience.

IT Program Manager 2 - (Pay Grade : P; Job Code : ITM051)

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of related experience, which includes three (3) years of management / supervisory experience.

Note : An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants that possess any of the following :

Supplemental Information

The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

Foreign Education : Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course / subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at

Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.

Why work for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation?

The GBI provides a meaningful and challenging career as a dedicated public servant. As your next employer, we offer a variety of benefits options to support you in achieving a healthy work / life balance.

Here are some of the many benefits offered to eligible employees...

Up to 240 hours of paid parental leave in a 12-month period

A total of 13 paid holidays per year

A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) that provides a guaranteed monthly income after retirement with a minimum of 10 years of service

A 401(k) savings plan with an initial 5% employer match on an employee contribution of 5%, with a 9% maximum employer match.

A variety of group health, dental, vision, legal, long-term care insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected

Flexible Spending Accounts that allow employees to set aside money, pre-tax, for healthcare and dependent care expenses

An Employee Assistance Program, through , providing confidential counseling for employees and their family members with personal problems that interfere with an employee's job performance or family life

The that allows employees that meet certain requirements an opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Direct Loans forgiven

The that allows employees to save tax-free for higher education expenses

Salary : $78,000 - $95,000