Innovation and Operations Director

This position provides strategic leadership for enterprise technology, organizational modernization, and administrative operations within DEC's Administration and Innovation Division. It integrates digital transformation, technology governance, data modernization, and operational improvement to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve customer experience, and support DEC's mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse portfolio including enterprise technology initiatives, digital services, business intelligence, data governance, quality management, process improvement, and administrative operations.
• Coordinate human resources, facilities and fleet management, business continuity, onboarding, and other Department-wide services.
• Advance modernization by strengthening governance, improving business processes and data practices, supporting enterprise solutions, and promoting responsible technology adoption and continuous improvement.
• Supervise professional and technical staff, establish strategic priorities and work plans, support employee development, and foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
• Represent DEC in Department-, Agency-, statewide-, and federal-level technology, governance, administrative, and modernization initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration, or a related field AND one (1) year or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• OR Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration, or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• OR Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• OR Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising administrative functions for a moderate-sized office, department, or agency.
• OR One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Director I with the State of Vermont.
• Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative support includes functions such as accounting, budget management, grant administration, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, or space management.

Special Requirements

For some positions, experience working with the VISION system (the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Skills

A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for retirement: A State-defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

DEC operates in a hybrid work environment that supports both remote work and designated in-office Core Days. Telework arrangements are available based on individual approval.

This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you must apply to the specific Job Requisition.