What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Project Lead position at Luna Data Solutions, Inc.?
We are currently hiring a Project Lead with expertise in leading digital applications projects for a Contract-to-Hire position in Houston, TX. This position will initially be fully onsite, however may convert to a hybrid work setting at the client's discretion. Extended work hours may be required due to situational emergencies, such as critical systems failures or extended installation times. If designated as TIER 1, the selected candidate may be required to stay at the Emergency Center during major events, such as severe storms.
If selected, you will be overseeing the maintenance and support of essential systems for the client's Emergency Center, such as the emergency dispatching system and its connections to departments' record systems, mobile data computers, and other related business systems. This role involves managing large, complex, and highly reliable systems, ensuring they run smoothly and without interruption. The Project Lead will also manage a team that creates reports, custom applications, and supports the deployment of public safety systems. Additionally, they will evaluate and integrate new technologies, like Next Generation systems, as needed.
Please note: this position is not open to third party (i.e. Corp to Corp/C2C) vendors.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 6 years of prior work experience supporting/leading IT applications.
- 1 year prior work experience in public safety.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field
- (Information systems-specific technical certifications may be substituted for 1 year of either the education or the experience requirement, as applicable. Related professional Information Systems experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis).
- A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
- Current resident of the Houston Metropolitan area.
- Must be able to obtain CJIS Certification.
Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability status.