Chief Information Officer

Bonneville County • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bonneville County is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its Information Services and Data Analytics Department (ISADA). The CIO serves as the County's senior technology executive and principal technology advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and department heads. This position leads the County's technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, project management, and data analytics functions. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader who can balance enterprise-wide technology standards, security, innovation, fiscal responsibility, and long-term planning with the distinct responsibilities and priorities of the County's elected officials and departments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration with a focus on IT, Public Administration with a focus on IT, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex information technology environments, including three (3) years in a leadership or management role with responsibility for personnel, budgets, infrastructure, enterprise systems, vendors, cybersecurity, and strategic planning.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field
• Senior technology leadership experience in county or municipal government
• Experience in government, another public-sector organization, or a comparably complex and regulated environment
• Experience overseeing infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and data analytics
• Demonstrated success leading technology modernization, cloud adoption, system implementation, cybersecurity, or organizational transformation initiatives
• Experience developing multi-year technology strategies and capital replacement programs
• Professional certifications such as CISSC, CISM, CGCIO, PMP, ITIL, or comparable credentials

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year technology strategy aligned with the County's operational needs, priorities, and financial resources.
• Advise the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and department leaders on technology risks, investments, policies, and opportunities.
• Lead and develop ISADA personnel while promoting professionalism, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and responsive customer service.
• Oversee County networks, servers, cloud services, telecommunications, workstations, enterprise systems, backup systems, and related technology infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain a risk-based cybersecurity program addressing access management, network and endpoint security, vulnerability management, data protection, incident response, and third-party risk.
• Develop and test technology disaster-recovery and business-continuity plans.
• Establish service standards and performance measures for user support, system availability, incident response, and customer service.
• Oversee technology projects, system implementations, procurement, contracts, licensing agreements, vendors, and user training.
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets, including multi-year forecasts for infrastructure, licensing, staffing, and equipment replacement.
• Promote effective use of ArcGIS, Power BI, and other data platforms to support County operations and public access to information.
• Establish standards for data governance, accuracy, security, privacy, interoperability, maintenance, and distribution.
• Represent the County in technology matters involving vendors, governmental agencies, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Be available when significant technology outages, cybersecurity incidents, emergencies, or other critical events require executive technology leadership.

Benefits

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems, PERSI, that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that starts accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k) and deferred compensation plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive