Chief Operating Officer

Salary : $137,446.40 - $195,416.00 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-02359
Agency: 269 Iowa Economic Development Authority
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 1/28/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
Point of Contact: Brooke Parziale: brooke.parziale@iowafinance.com
To Apply: Submit an application, resume, and cover letter at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date of January 28, 2024.
Job Description
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our senior leadership team.
The COO will be responsible for strategically leading the Iowa Economic Development Authority | Iowa Finance Authority (IEDA|IFA).
This key leadership role serves to operate the day-to-day functions of IEDA|IFA. The COO is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of IEDA|IFA.
General Duties:

• Initiates and implements policy decisions impacting both the day-to-day and long-range operations of all facets of IEDA|IFA in support of their mission.
• Leads and supervises teams and departments towards accomplishing IEDA|IFA mission and goals.
• Establish operational direction, systems, and processes that enhance delivery by team members of services to internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders outside of the organization to generate executive, legislative, and related support for IEDA|IFA and Governor's Office decisions on program priorities and goals.
• Provide input on internal and external proposals
• Define, implement, and maintain consistent processes & procedures, including identification and implementation of improvements and efficiencies where beneficial.
• Establish operational control measures to obtain data and reports required for effective program decision-making.
• Leads teams of professionals accomplishing IEDA|IFA mission and goals.
• Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for mission focused leadership. This will be demonstrated through continued training and education in the field of leadership and an attitude of innovation and continuous process and self-improvement.

• Have experience in introducing and implementing change management and management systems into business units.

• Have experience leading multiple teams and departments towards common goals. Demonstrated success in breaking down silos and fostering collaborative and innovative teams will be essential.

• Have proven success in leading a team in complex and highly visible large-scale projects. Demonstrated success will show the ability to build successful business relationships and advance the reputation and agenda of the organization being represented.

• Have experienceimplementing strategic initiatives across business units.

• Exemplifies our agency's core values.

INNOVATIVE - We inspire people with our ideas, turn those ideas into reality and know how to replicate success
MISSION ORIENTED - We keep a constant focus on the Iowans our programs benefit
PURPOSEFUL - We nurture a culture of outstanding work, collaboration and diligence
ACCOUNTABLE - We accept responsibility, are trustworthy in our commitments, respectful to one another, and transparent in our actions
CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS - We are courteous, responsive and respectful and serve as a reliable resource for our clients and constituents
THOUGHT LEADERS - We are imaginative visionaries who find creative ways to reveal opportunities and leverage data to help drive decisions
As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

• Insurance - Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Leave - Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The COO position is a non-contract, non-merit position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Chief Operating Officer Iowa Economic Development Authority. This position is exempt per FLSA standards.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to eight years of full-time work as a senior manager in a recognized Iowa Economic Development Authority area (e.g., law, finance, or marketing).
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