Posting Date: April 19, 2024 Closing Date: Open/Continuous
Job Title: Database and Development Manager Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $78,749 - $132,041. The salary range is based on a multitude of factors including applicable personnel rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Information Technology Division 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.
DESCRIPTION: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The Database and Development Manager is responsible for: Planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of Database Specialists, Developers and related support staff; Developing, implementing and managing database and development policies, procedures and standards; Prioritizing database and development projects; Determining staffing requirements; Establishing project deadlines; Monitoring the progress of projects and approving completed projects for technical accuracy, completeness and adherence to established policies, procedures and standards; Preparing RFP's for contractual database management software, hardware and services: Evaluating proposals and overseeing delivery and contract compliance by vendors; Meeting with senior management, vendors, systems users, and other information technology staff to discuss and resolve database problems and issues; Preparing statistical and narrative reports of database management activities and special projects; Supplying information for the Information Technology master plan and budget; Collaborating in the development, testing and implementation of new or revised operating systems, applications systems, and database management systems; Overseeing end- user training programs for OAG database systems and applications; and Performing other related duties to aid in the day-to-day operation of the Information Technology Division.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Five years of experience managing an IT project portfolio in a production environment. Five Years of experience managing, designing and/or developing database systems and producing database reports. Advanced proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL). Strong written and verbal communications and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications: PMP or CAPM certification. Experience with Java or HTML. Experience in the legal field related to case management, document management, and eDiscovery systems.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should electronically submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, www.jobapscloud.com.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.