State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Criminal Justice Information System Program Manager (3887MP)

$59.82-$81.57 Hourly / $4,785.25-$6,524.83 BiWeekly /
$124,895.00-$170,298.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

For the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Governing Board this class is accountable for directing the staff engaged in all information technology projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Executive Director, Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations related to the implementation of all Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Governing Board approved information technology projects;
  • Coordinates plans and manages CJIS program activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of statewide CJIS policy and facilitates movement of proposed policy through committee approval process;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates agency and contracted CJIS project staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of CJIS budget;
  • Maintains contacts with and facilities partnerships between individuals and criminal justice entities both within and outside of CJIS program who might impact program activities;
  • Assists in development of CJIS strategic plan;
  • Prepares and oversees implementation of the CJIS business and technology plan;
  • Facilitates work of CJIS Governing Board committees and develops and documents rules of engagement between committees and the larger CJIS community;
  • Oversees coordination and delivery of all operational activities and deliverables including oversight of project managers assigned to all CJIS projects and the Project Management Office (PMO);
  • Develops and implements program metrics to ensure successful implementation;
  • Develops and makes presentations to stakeholders, officials and overall CJIS community;
  • Represents Executive Director in their absence;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Facilitates and acts as a liaison between law enforcement agencies and record management system vendors to implement the CJIS Governing Board strategic goals; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • information technology-based project management techniques;
  • Knowledge of criminal justice system operations and information sharing needs;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • successfully manage large information technology projects;
    • facilitate cooperation and partnership between various stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in computer or network operations, systems development, information technology analysis and planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial capacity with one (1) year managing information technology solutions related to criminal justice.

NOTE: Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and monitoring the budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in information technology or criminal justice may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(07)-Information Technology

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 70

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Criminal Justice Information System Program Manager in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective January 3, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify Purpose of Class and content) Item No. 24-120

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/11/2024
CLASS: 3887MP; EST: 9/9/2011; REV: 9/12/2024;