Chief Information Officer
About The Position
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a visionary CIO to lead our enterprise modernization. This is a unique opportunity for a builder to design a secure, future-ready IT ecosystem that directly empowers our mission through innovation, strategic governance, and people-first leadership. The ADCRR is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
Requirements
- IT modernization, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
- AI frameworks, predictive analytics, automation, ethical AI, and AI governance.
- Cybersecurity, IT compliance, and organizational IT policies.
- Budgeting/fiscal procedures, vendor and contract management.
- Ability to lead transformation, integrate AI solutions, evaluate technologies, and implement cybersecurity measures.
- Ability to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and resolve complex technology issues.
- Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks if driving is an essential function.
- Maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training if driving on state business.
- Maintain statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent or Masters degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for enterprise IT vision and modernization strategy.
- Set IT policies, standards, governance, and enterprise architecture to ensure interoperability and consistent delivery.
- Assess current environments and prioritize modernization to improve reliability and security.
- Drive adoption of modern platforms, including responsible AI, with ethical oversight, risk management, and compliance.
- Ensure enterprise digital services are secure by design and maintain operational resilience.
- Define measurable goals, KPIs, and executive reporting for modernization outcomes.
- Lead, mentor, and develop IT leaders and staff to foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cross-functional and interagency efforts to align priorities and improve execution.
- Oversee enterprise applications, systems, and network/telecommunications operations, maintenance, and modernization.
- Support RFPs and procurement for acquisitions and major enhancements.
- Manage multiple modernization initiatives in coordination with AZ agencies and external stakeholders.
- Plan and manage the IT budget; optimize costs while balancing modernization and mission needs.
- Serve as ADCRR IT delegate to committees, task forces, and executive working groups.
- Support on-state business and other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
