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Assistant Secretary for Technology

State of New York – Executive Chamber

Salary: $145,000 - $155,000

Candidates can sit in either New York, NY or Albany, NY

Job Description:

The Assistant Secretary for Technology will report to the Deputy Secretary for Finance and Technology and partner with other team members to oversee the Governor’s Technology agenda, including many components of operations and policy management within the Technology portfolio. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary for Technology will work with senior leadership and staff members within the Executive Chamber as well as the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Division of the Budget in service of setting and implementing the Governor’s Technology agenda.

Duties:

• Report to the Deputy Secretary for Technology & Financial Services and conducts oversight of the State’s Technology agency within the Technology & Financial Services portfolio.
• Technology Oversight and Project Implementation
• Oversee agency operations to ensure they are in line with the Governor’s vision and direction, with a specific focus on the Office of Information Technology (ITS).
• Act as a liaison between agencies in the portfolio and Chamber senior staff.
• Ensure program and policy initiatives implemented by the State Technology agency and other Executive Chamber teams remain coordinated and consistent with the State’s overall agenda.
• Partner closely with relevant State agencies to ensure effective implementation of the Governor’s agenda, including monitoring agency progress in implementing key priorities and intervening as necessary to ensure adequate direction, resources, and support to achieve objectives.
• Work with the program area team in the Division of Budget regarding funding programs and initiatives, including participation in budget and legislative negotiations.
• Work with the Chief Cyber Officer and the Chief Customer Experience (CX) Officer to further the State’s cyber and CX goals.

External Affairs:

• Consult with communications teams to advise on press inquiries and announcements, as applicable.
• Consult with non-governmental agencies, organizations, industry, and stakeholder groups within the program area to understand policy issues, landscape, and trends.
• Prepare position papers, testimony and complex correspondence, conducts special studies and assists in the development, implementation and review of new policy initiatives.
• Attend meetings, site visits, seminars, conferences and conventions convened within the program area in New York City, Albany, and around the state.
• Act as liaison to senior staff at state agencies within the program area.
• Prepare and review the Governor’s briefing materials, legislative proposals, budget initiatives, remarks, and other such materials as may be required.
• Policy Development and Oversight
• In partnership with Counsel, review and authorize technology policies, rulemakings and other regulatory actions within the program area.
• Prepare and review briefing materials, legislative proposals, budget initiatives, speeches and other such materials as may be required.
• Develop and champion policy proposals for the Governor’s State of the State.
• Consult with Chamber counsels, as applicable.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of full-time, professional experience with a focus on technology, civic tech, public administration, public policy, or related topics.
• A master’s degree in a related field or Juris Doctor may substitute for one year of this experience.
• A strong interest and knowledge of product management, technology development, customer experience, negotiation.

Preferred Skills:

• Track record of strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complexity, identify appropriate solutions and insights, and synthesize key findings rapidly – particularly with regard to a variety of technologies.
• Ability to act as technology translator between technical teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact
• Commitment to public service and improving the lives of New Yorkers
• Broad experience in policy development and operations
• Proficiency in common technology suites (Microsoft, Google)

NYS Executive Chamber is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to consider reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process, please send your request to EmployeeRelations@exec.ny.gov.

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