Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

Hiring Salary: $110,000.00 per year

Closing Date: January 31, 2024 at 5:00pm

About Us

The Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation (Division) is one of 13 divisions within the Florida Department of Financial Services. It serves as the Receiver of insurance companies that are placed in receivership, primarily for purposes of rehabilitation or liquidation. Under an order of rehabilitation, the Receiver seeks to remedy the problems that resulted in the company being placed into rehabilitation. In liquidation, the Receiver collects all assets of the company and ultimately distributes the available assets to claimants under a statutory prioritization. In both instances, the Receiver is responsible for conducting business on behalf of the company that has been placed in receivership. This process entails providing an array of services which include Accounting, Claims, Legal, Information Technology, Asset Recovery, and Administrative Services functions.

Position Summary:

The Division is seeking a Director of Information Technology (IT). This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all IT-related activities of the Division and serves as a member of the senior management team. The position is physically located in the Tallahassee office. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs and leads a team of IT professionals who have accountability for infrastructure and business application development activities for the Division and insurance companies in receivership.
• Manages the development, implementation, installation, and operation of IT systems.
• Oversees the takeover of IT operations of insurance companies in receivership, the analysis and migration of data, website design and development, and system security, access, and operations.
• Advises management regarding IT policies, procedures, and methods for using technology to help achieve receivership and operational objectives.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates IT policies, guidelines, performance objectives, metrics, and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, regulatory compliance, and timely response to requests for technical assistance.
• Partners with key staff to develop strategic and operational plans aimed to assess IT needsand recommend solutions that meet critical success goals and determine scope and priority of projects.
• Develops and manages a budget for the IT section.
• Performs contract management functions in support of section needs by overseeing the solicitation and monitoring of provider contracts for IT functions from outside vendors, providing technical assistance, and completing other program management activities in compliance with policy regulations.
• Serves as a representative for IT communications with guaranty associations and other receivers.
• Serves as Continuity of Operations (COOP) Coordinator and develops, maintains, and tests disaster recovery plans.

Salary:

The hiring salary for this position is$110,000.00 per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management information systems, computer science, computer engineering, mathematics or information systems and six years of professional experience in Information Technology, information systems, network administration, software development, five of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or
• Four years as a Business Applications Manager with the Receiver, or
• A Certified Public Manager (CPM) certificate can substitute for one year of the required supervisory experience.

Employment Requirements:

• In compliance with federal law, individuals selected for hire will be required to confirm their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• In accordance with Florida Statutes 110.1128, the Division must verify male applicants have registered with the Selective Service System or have proof of registration exemption to be eligible for employment or promotion with the Division. If registration or exemption cannot be verified, male applicants are not eligible for hire. If currently employed by the Division, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. This requirement also applies to any male who has legally or illegally entered the United States. To check the status of your registration, obtain proof of exemption, review requirements for transgender people, or for general information about the Selective Service System, please visit www.sss.gov.

Why Join Our Team?

The vision of the Receiver is to be a recognized and respected leader in the efficient administration of insurance receiverships. To accomplish this goal, the Receiver is comprised of a talented workforce that is dedicated to providing quality service that maximizes value for the public. Joining our team will provide the opportunity to experience the following benefits:

• A welcoming and open environment that fosters a sense of belonging, purpose and innovation.
• Meaningful and challenging work that improves the quality of life for the citizens of Florida.
• Shared values of service, teamwork, excellence, accountability, diversity, innovation and integrity.
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and other supplemental insurances, retirement and flexible spending accounts, front-loaded paid time off, and more.
• A culture that supports flexible work schedules, community service and the recognition of employee contributions.
• A commitment to training and development through continuous education and collaboration.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/receiver/.

How to Apply:

Resumes can be submitted through one of the below methods. The information must be received by the position’s closing date and time.

• Email:rehab.hr@myfloridacfo.com. Please include the position title in the email subject line.
• Mail or Hand Delivery: 325 John Knox Road, Atrium Building, Suite 101, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.
• If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please call (850) 413-4546 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person