Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for Technology Research located in the Tallahassee, FL area for ongoing job opportunities.

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JOB FAMILY: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

Job Title: Manager, Technology Research

Job#: 1800

General Characteristics

Understands the strategic direction of enterprise and the supporting IT systems and architectures. Maintains knowledge of emerging technological trends and utilizes this knowledge to educate both IT and the business on opportunities to build better IT solutions that support and drive business decisions. Assists in the definition of the architecture and technology needs of the organization based on new and emerging technologies, and establishes priorities and strategies consistent with business goals and economic viability. Establishes

foundation architecture for organization to standardize on hardware and software usage. Serves as a consultant and advisor to senior IT leadership on advanced technologies and evaluates the business impact through cost/benefit analysis. Recommends and incorporates technology with long-term business plans.

Transfers knowledge of key learnings throughout the enterprise, and establishes and communicates strategic and technological plans.

Dimensions

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work

experience.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience including managing team(s) responsible for systems development and architecture functions.

Breadth:

Middle level management in technology research area. Works under general direction from senior level management. Works on multiple programs as a project team leader and a subject matter expert. Manages and mentors supervisors, project leaders and/or technical staff. Frequently reports to a Chief Technology Officer, Operating Unit IT Executive or Departmental IT Executive.

JOB FAMILY: TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

Job Title: Technology Research Analyst

Job#: 1810

General Characteristics

Maintains a strong understanding of the enterprise's IT systems and architectures. Assists in the analysis of the requirements for the enterprise and applying emerging technologies to support long-term business objectives. Responsible for researching, collecting, and disseminating information on emerging technologies and key learnings throughout the enterprise. Researches and recommends changes to foundation architecture. Supports research projects to identify and evaluate emerging technologies. Interfaces with users and staff to evaluate possible implementation of the new technology in the enterprise, consistent with the goal of improving existing systems and technologies and in meeting the needs of the business. Analyzes and researches process of deployment and assists in this process.

Dimensions

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work

experience.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of IT work experience in architecture design, systems analysis and development.

Complexity:

Intermediate professional level role. Works on projects of moderate to high complexity across multiple computing environments. Works on multiple projects as a project team member. May coach more junior technical staff.