TheDepartment of Children and Families (DCF)is seeking a highly ambitious, driven professional for the Deputy Chief of Staffrole. Reporting directly to the DCFChief of Staff, this dynamic individual will support the Commissioner’s office in areas including but not limited to strategic planning, program development, operations, legislative issues, community relations, and communications. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to navigate an organization that requires familiarization with complex policies, regulations, and systems. They must be self-motivated, engaged, and a proven and team player who is comfortable as a leader in a large state agency. The Deputy Chief of Staff will be a member of the agency’s senior leadership team and will supervise the Executive Support Manager to ensure the Commissioner’s priorities are met. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive): * Supervise the Executive Support Manager. Engage Executive Support Manager to assist with project management and other duties as needed. Ensure the Executive Support Manager is providing adequate supervision to direct reports. Provide evaluation of the Executive Support Manager. * Oversee assigned special projects, contribute to operational problem-solving and decision-making, provide support to project teams as directed. * Assist the Chief of Staff with setting and operationalizing the goals of the Commissioner’s Office, supporting the priorities and strategies of the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and representing DCF in cross-agency initiatives with the secretariat. * Prepare written communications and position papers for the Chief of Staff; represent the Chief of Staff as needed. * Assist managers at DCF Central Office and at DCF field offices in building relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders at local and state levels. * Assist the legislative director, communications director, and DCF ombudsman with responsibilities including media and legislative inquiries, special events, and other programming designed to inform and educate the public about the role, policies, and practices of DCF. _Preferred Qualifications_: * At least five (5) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in administration or program management in a public or private child welfare setting or other public agency with federal funding relationships. * Demonstrated leadership success in human services settings, relative to project management, communication, and community relations. * Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, professional partners/stakeholders, and people with lived expertise. * Detail-oriented and highly organized with a strong ability to successfully multi-task, manage priorities, and identify and resolve barriers to project completion. * Experience working in a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook TO APPLY: Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying. About the Department of Children and Families: The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF’s vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care, and education. DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency, and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care, when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship, or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and 6) committed to continuous learning. For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dcf * *Pre-Offer Process: A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience. /Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range./ * _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Community and Social Services* *Organization: Department of Children & Families *Title: *Deputy Chief of Staff Location: Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place Requisition ID: 2500001Z