Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Development Team Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of one of our DoIT Development teams. In this role, you will guide a talented group of software developers, ensuring efficient delivery of innovative technology solutions that support agency goals and statewide initiatives. If you are passionate about leading teams, driving process improvements, and delivering secure, high-quality IT services, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to DOM DoIT!
What You Will Do
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Lead daily operations of the Development team to ensure efficient, effective support, maintenance, and delivery of new and existing applications and services aligned with DOM goals.
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Supervise the full range of IT classifications, providing clear expectations, coaching, and accountability for performance, integrity, and customer service.
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Own workforce planning and staffing cycles—secure approvals, recruit, hire, onboard, and train staff; coordinate contractors as needed to meet capacity and skill demands.
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Conduct timely performance evaluations, set achievable, measurable goals, and provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and development plans to foster growth and a supportive culture.
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Administer personnel policies and procedures—approve leave, manage grievances, and ensure adherence to DAS and DOM Employee/Supervisory Handbooks and the AFSCME Union Contract.
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Establish regular communication rhythms—hold recurring 1:1s and team meetings; maintain open, transparent communication to align priorities and resolve issues promptly.
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Execute the strategic program plan—translate DOM DoIT leadership goals, objectives, policies, and procedures into actionable plans and track execution to outcomes.
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Optimize coordination and process adherence—implement and enforce updated policies, procedures, standards, and development best practices; keep staff informed of organizational objectives.
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Manage resources and project delivery—determine technical resource needs, assign staff to initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery under leadership direction.
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Champion security and compliance—ensure solutions meet federal, state, and DOM DoIT data security requirements and standards; maintain audit-ready documentation.
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Cultivate stakeholder partnerships—maintain professional relationships with DOM/agency teams (SMEs, BAs, QA, data, infrastructure, vendors), enabling cross-functional alignment and smooth delivery.
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Drive continuous improvement and fiscal stewardship—promote process re-engineering, provide feedback to leadership on budgets/demand/pricing, and evaluate vendor/contract resources to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
What We Are Seeking
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Experienced leader in supervising technical teams and driving results.
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Strong skills in software development, resource planning, and project delivery.
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Effective communicator with ability to build stakeholder relationships.
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Knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and secure solution implementation.
What We Offer
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Flexible work environment
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Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
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Life and disability insurance
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Retirement savings options (RIC)
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Flexible Spending Accounts
Why Work with Us?
At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service—we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.
We’re guided by four core values:
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Integrity – We act with honesty and accountability.
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Teamwork – We collaborate to achieve shared success.
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Service – We are committed to excellence in public service.
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Partnership – We build strong relationships to drive results.
Working Arrangement
This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.
Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.
Background Check Requirements
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After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
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Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work
laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
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6 months’ experience and 12 semester hours or a combination of both in one or more of the following:
• Accounting • Actuarial science • Auditing • Banking • Economics • Grant writing • Grant management • Finance • Marketing • Management • Personnel • Public administration • Management analysis • Retail business • Statistics • Computer science Computer information systems • Business education • Political science
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6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in organizational development at the professional or managerial level that include at least one of the following major functions: • Organizational analysis and design • Change and transition management • Performance management systems • Leadership and team development
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6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of any programming languages.
Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to six years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security, which included two years of management experience.
2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. One year of full-time work experience in information technology; and
b. Two years education from an accredited college or university with coursework in any field; and
c. Six years of full-time work in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security, which included two years of management experience.
3) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Five years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security, which included two years of management experience; and
b. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and
c. A total of one year of graduate-level education, where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in computer science or management information systems equals one year of full-time experience.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes thirty months of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 4.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Information Technology Specialist 5.
6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as an Information Technology Administrator 1.
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