STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Office Of Policy And Management Chief Administrative Officer

Recruitment #210724-0447MP-001

Introduction


Are you an innovative leader who is capable of solving sophisticated problems through the effective use of State governmental resources? We have a fantastic opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dynamic and intuitive professional to join the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) with a multifaceted position as the Chief Administrative Officer.

About Us

We report directly to the Governor and provide a variety of information and analysis that is used to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals and implement and coordinate the execution of the enacted budget.

The Role

We are seeking a highly engaged, quick-thinking individual for this Office of Policy and Management Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) position. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a strategic leader by working closely with the Agency Head and Deputy as well as the agency’s senior management team. It is expected for this leader to work toward achievement of the agency’s mission and goals by developing, implementing, and coordinating all of the administrative and financial functions, operations and programs of the agency. This includes oversight of accounting and audit, business operations, payroll and employee benefits, human resources, information systems, and other administrative support.

The ideal candidate for this position will be organized, have a strong work ethic and strong leadership abilities and will be able to independently solve sophisticated problems through the effective use of State governmental resources.

The individual selected for this position will represent the Office of Policy and Management whenever needed. This may include nights and weekends.

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Selection Plan

Please ensure that your application is complete and have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application. Candidates who do not submit the required documents above will not be considered.   

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, examples of past research, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carolyn Kozak at opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of all sections of the agency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reports directly to the Secretary and serves as a strategic partner by implementing and influencing the agency’s mission, goals and visions of the Secretary;
  • Provides executive direction and administrative management of the agency’s staff, operations and programs;
  • Provide comprehensive fiscal and administrative analysis and advice to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary;
  • Prepares and supervises annual $382 million appropriated budget;
  • Prepare financial analysis, projections and planning to Secretary as needed;
  • Implements and maintains strong internal controls, accurate financial information, adherence to contractual obligations and agreements, policies, procedures, and state and federal requirements;
  • Identifies, communicates, addresses and escalates risks in a timely and appropriate manner;
  • Direct the operations and staff of the Division of Administration;
  • Coordinate, plan and lead agency activities;
  • Coordinate, develop, implement and evaluate policies, goals and objectives;
  • Develop and implement new procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Determine appropriate staff levels and direct management, coordination and evaluation of staff;
  • Assist in reviewing administrative operations for conformance to both statutory requirements and departmental rules and regulations;
  • And prepare summaries, recommendations, and progress reports on agency operations.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of public administration; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of public personnel practices; ability to plan, organize, integrate and manage an administrative organization; considerable ability in preparation and analysis of financial and statistical reports; considerable ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grants administration, program management, personnel, payroll, etc.) at least one (1) of which must have been an accounting, budgeting, or program management function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial/administrative capacity.

Note: Managerial/administrative capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and maintaining the budget.  For state employees, this is interpreted at or above the level of Fiscal/Administrative Manager 2 or Principal Budget Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
2. A Master's degree in business or public administration may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with budget preparation and management for a governmental organization.
  • Experience preparing financial analysis, projections, and planning.
  • Experience pertaining to the overall management and administration of an organization.
  • Experience supervising professional staff, specifically in fiscal and administrative functions.
  • Experience working with financial and human resources management systems such as PeopleSoft.
  • Experience with developing an agency’s Affirmative Action plan.
  • Experience working with auditors on all agency business operational matters.
  • Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and verifying your interpretation and application is correct.
  • Experience increasing efficiency and effectiveness through integrated process and system improvements.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.