Information Technology Applications Supervisor

About this role

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Supreme Court - Agency 5 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $37.008 Job Posting: JR2026-00028683 Information Technology Applications Supervisor (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 08-28-2026 Job Description: ** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **   The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness • 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance

• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support

• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security • 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan

• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy

• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave • 13 paid holidays annually

• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately

• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth • Paid training to develop your skills

• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications

• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education

• Opportunity for bilingual pay

Job Description: Under limited supervision, this classification level is responsible for leading a team of Application Analysts, Data Analysts and Database Analysts in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects and activities associated with the Judicial Branch’s information technology needs. Responsibilities may include overseeing network administration, cybersecurity program architecture, configuration, and maintenance; monitoring system performance; providing technical resolutions for complex cybersecurity issues; training staff; and providing program policy recommendations to senior management. This role will focus on the JUSTICE Case Management System within the Nebraska Court System.

Location: 521 S. 14th St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary and Compensation:   • Starting Salary:  $ 76,977.40 annually (Hiring Rate).

• Immediate Growth*:  Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

• Starting Rate Flexibility:  Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval. • * Please Note:  Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase .

• Future Increases:  Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July 1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

1.  Supervises State/Contracted staff, which includes: prioritizing, assigning and scheduling work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are educated; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

2.  Prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates IT-related projects, which includes: assessing organizational needs; establishing timelines and work plans; establishing and monitoring a budget; assigning tasks; monitoring progress; identifying and removing project barriers; preparing progress reports; and managing the work of external contractors and consultants which includes negotiating and monitoring work contracts.

3.  Recommends, develops, and maintains policies and procedures for assigned applications, systems, or networks to align with Supreme Court/Statutory requirements or Judicial Branch Administrative policies

4.  Conducts analysis, conducts research and makes recommendations for unit's budget, staffing, and resources needs.

5.  Creates or guides the development of instructional materials to assist users in using various software and coordinates training for on-going support of information technology; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of intra-agency meetings.  

6. Acts as the liaison with IT Staff of other State/Federal agencies (including State Auditors, Law Enforcement, etc.) to provide information about, make decisions about and coordinate projects with other systems; Attends, participates, and presents in a variety of inter-agency meetings, State conferences/workshops, and other professional exchanges to represent the Administrative Office of Courts and Probation IT Division.

7.  Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Functional Specific Responsibilities Might Include: The above essential duties represent only the key areas of responsibilities. • Develops and monitors policy, procedures, and protocols related to information technology applications to include database or data administration.

• Oversees the development, maintenance, and operations of statewide case management system.

• Develops and oversees testing protocol.

• Provides support for databases, which includes: upgrades, backups, and maintenance.

• Develops and implements strategies for server management including monitoring performance; preventative maintenance, problem avoidance, and troubleshooting.

  Requirements/Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications : • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and

• Experience:  7 years of related experience

Note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge and experience using the Nebraska Judicial Branch case management system, JUSTICE, and/or experience leading a software developme

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