IT Applications Manager

Summary

The hiring salary range for this position is $88,790.38 - $116,315.52 annually, commensurate with experience.

Open until filled with a best consideration date of March 26, 2026. This posting may close without notice.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of business applications within Charles County Government. This role ensures that applications are aligned with organizational needs, enforces software development standards, and provides technical leadership to the Applications team. The IT Applications Manager works closely with IT leadership and county departments to enhance system efficiencies while managing a team of analysts and developers.

Essential Job Functions

Monitors the project management life cycle from systems analysis through systems maintenance for all Information Technology division major projects.
- Conducts analysis meetings with users to define system requirements and develop specifications.
- Serves as a technical resource for the Systems Analysts.
- Manages vendor relationships related to enterprise applications, ensuring compliance with county IT standards.
- Reviews all user approved work requests. Assigns work and monitors progress.
- Manages, evaluates, and trains staff.
- Develops and ensures adherence to applications analysis, development, implementation, and documentation standards.
- Supports enterprise software applications by troubleshooting, resolving user issues, and implementing enhancements.
- Oversees application security measures to safeguard data integrity and access control.
- Stays informed of emerging technologies to improve applications and processes.
- Serves as a technical lead in the area of analysis and programming.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Chief of IT on projects that intersect application development and broader IT initiatives.
- Ensures proper documentation of system configurations, workflows, and changes.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in the Information Sciences arena. Six (6) years of systems analysis experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Work is subject to frequent interruptions and beyond the normal scheduled hours of operation. Must be available during non-work hours to support County computer applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the Project Management Life Cycle.
- Effective management and leadership techniques.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle, database management, and system integration.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of computer programming, both procedural and object oriented, as applied to the requirements of the County's computer services, in addition to the tools used to maintain them.
- Knowledge of the concepts and architecture of the different database platforms employed by the County and tools used to administer them.
- Knowledge of Systems Analysis theories involving information analysis and the logical specification of the system development process in an organizational context.
- Knowledge of basic principles of accounting and familiarity with accounting software processes, including General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Taxes and Utility Billing.
- Ability to direct the County's application development unit.
- Ability to train users in system operation and effectively resolve technical problems related to system functionality.
- Ability to recognize advancements in technology and implement when desirable and feasible.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend hardware and software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to train and manage others in the workplace.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary with frequent periods of walking and standing. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment.

Department/Division: Fiscal and Administrative Services/Information Technology

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief Information Officer

Supervises: Systems Analyst(s)

Charles County Government
BENEFITS SUMMARY
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Health Insurance
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account
Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products
Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment.

Life Insurance
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan — Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan
457(b) Governmental Plan — Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
Free, Employee Wellness Programs
Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025

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