The City of Long Beach, CA is seeking an Information Systems Officer – Business Intelligence!

The Information Systems Officer position reports directly to the Enterprise Information Services Bureau Manager and oversees the Business Intelligence Division which is currently comprised of five team members. The position is part of TID’s management team which leads and advises Long Beach to effectively respond to a rapidly evolving technology environment. The Business Intelligence Division is responsible for the system administration of several systems related to reporting, data management, and payment technologies. Examples of these systems include iNovah, Kubra, and Simpler Systems. The primary focus of this position is to provide effective data management and oversee the planning, acquisition, deployment, and ongoing support of these systems. The team also provides database administration support for Oracle databases, develops data integrations between various internal and external systems, and partners with other technical resources on projects. Specific responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Business Intelligence division staff, i.e., the Business Intelligence and Payment Systems teams, including managing allocation of staff and resources, hiring, staff development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Responsible for the overall system administration and support for systems supported by the division including the planning and management of system upgrades.
• Responsible for data requests, data integrations, data warehousing, business intelligence (reporting), technical support, technical system design, and workflow automation.
• Works with department stakeholders to ensure an accurate understanding of technology needs.
• Provides a leadership role for data transformation and integrations.
• Assists with negotiating contracts for goods and services with third-party vendors.
• Ensures compliance with IT standards, policies, and procedures.

The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned technologist with robust leadership experience. They are organized, thinks “big picture”, and comfortable staying abreast with current technology trends. The candidate must be an exceptional communicator that can establish and maintain relationships with a broad set of stakeholders. Technical acumen, leadership, and communication are key qualities for this role. Success in this position will require a deep understanding of data management and a willingness to leverage cloud-based solutions.