Job ID :
41421
Company :
Internal Postings
Location :
Cedar Rapids, IA
Type :
Contract
Duration :
12 Months
Salary :
DOE
Status :
Active
Openings :
1
Posted :
07 Aug 2025
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Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of new public safety systems, including:
    • Managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process from planning through vendor selection.
    • Partnering with a third-party consultant to develop detailed technical and functional requirements.
    • Ensuring alignment between business processes and system capabilities—requiring a keen eye for business workflows and the ability to translate operational needs into clear technology expectations.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, deliverables, risks, and communication strategies.
  • Coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups, including public safety leadership, dispatch teams, jail staff, city/county IT, legal, procurement, and external vendors.
  • Facilitate the definition of system requirements, workflows, integrations, and success metrics based on stakeholder input and industry standards.
  • Manage interdependencies between RMS, JMS, and CAD modules, including interfaces with state and federal systems (e.g., NCIC, NIBRS).
  • Oversee change management efforts, including communication, end-user training, go-live readiness, and post-implementation support.
  • Monitor performance indicators and escalate issues proactively to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with minimal operational disruption.
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with CJIS security standards and public safety data requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of project management experience with complex software or enterprise system implementations.
  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-departmental, or multi-agency projects, preferably in the public sector.
  • Familiarity with public safety operations, including dispatch, incident reporting, and detention workflows.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Office/M365 tools.
  • Experience managing third-party vendors and software integrators

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP and/or ITIL certification are highly desirable.
  • Previous experience implementing CAD/RMS/JMS platforms (e.g., Hexagon, Tyler, CentralSquare, Motorola/Spillman, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CJIS compliance, NCIC requirements, and incident-based reporting standards.
  • Experience using SmartSheet as a project management platform, or demonstrated ability to quickly adopt new tools (SmartSheet is the City's preferred PM tool).
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments requiring calm, confidence, and clarity.
  • Skilled in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Special Requirements:

  • Must pass local law enforcement background check prior to employment.
  • Must obtain NCIC certification within 3 months of hire (training provided).
  • Must be available for occasional off-hours coordination tied to cutovers, testing, and public safety operational windows.