Chief Information Officer- IDOC (SPSA Opt. 3)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

8d•$151,700 - $162,148•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our team supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC). The CIO must possess in-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field and be highly proficient in the discipline of software development, project management, and team development. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. The selected candidate will apply data strategies, improve delivery, and continue to align with enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within the DOC CIO’s purview. Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control and executive team members is preferred. If you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply to join the DoIT Team!

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or a directly related Information Technology field.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience in a large information technology organization in a public or business organization.
Requires four (4) years of professional experience in policymaking, strategic planning, and IT solutioning for large scale computer systems and platforms.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization.
Requires the ability to verify identity.
Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45.
Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control and executive team members is preferred.
Five (5) years of professional experience leading and managing a state-of-the-art large scale IT operation.
Five (5) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with enterprise governance frameworks.
Five (5) years of professional experience in effective enterprise-related planning and decision-making.
Five (5) years of professional experience analyzing administrative programs, assessing administrative and operational challenges, and developing and implementing effective solutions.
Five (5) years of professional experience managing complex IT portfolios, including project prioritization, business case development, and benefits realization tracking.
Five (5) years of experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and costs of personnel, equipment, supplies, and services.
Five (5) years of professional experience cultivating and leading a service-oriented, customer-focused culture within IT teams, emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and continuous service improvement.
Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Master’s degree in management information systems, computer systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC), acting as principal policy formulating administrator for the management process for DOC Information Technology (IT) services statewide.
Develops technology vision, leadership, and strategic direction to align technology solutions and initiatives with the overall goals of the DOC and compliance with DoIT Enterprise standards.
Establishes goals, develops strategies, and monitors performance to ensure operational effectiveness of DoIT/DOC.
Serves as Agency spokesperson and Director’s primary advisor, representing the DoIT Secretary and GCIO through direct personal contact before Executive Agencies, boards, and commissions, including a variety of Federal and State agencies as well as local units of government.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Develops, prepares, and submits an annual operating budget planning for efficient fiscal management, personnel management, budget analysis and preparation, program development and public relations for the Department’s information services.
Keeps abreast of current and advancing Information Technology by reviewing and evaluating current literature reflecting advancements in Information Technology.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility