Chief Technology Officer

Montana State Fund•Helena, MT

About The Position

Montana State Fund (MSF) is seeking an innovative, forward-looking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to help shape the technological future of Montana’s largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the CTO serves as a member of the IT Department leadership team. This role will define MSF’s long-term technology vision, anticipate emerging capabilities, and ensure the organization is prepared for the rapidly evolving needs of customers, regulators, and the insurance marketplace. This position will provide strategic direction across enterprise architecture, cloud evolution, cybersecurity posture, and innovation pathways—helping MSF remain resilient, modern, and customer-centered.

Requirements

Experience in defining and delivering a long-term technology vision.
Experience in establishing and maintaining enterprise architecture standards.
Experience in providing strategic direction for cloud, system design, integrations, and technology lifecycle management.
Experience in providing strategic leadership for cybersecurity operations.
Experience in developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and controls.
Experience in managing security risks, monitoring threats, and ensuring regulatory alignment.
Experience in leading security initiatives (vulnerability management, incident response, security awareness training).
Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
Experience in developing and executing strategic plans for enterprise architecture and cybersecurity.
Experience in managing vendor relationships and budgets.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Guidewire’s Insurance Suite.
Experience in the insurance marketplace.
Experience with AI and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Define and deliver a long-term, customer-focused technology vision and the strategies to achieve it, focusing on customer digital experience, AI and emerging technologies, and shifting from on-premises to cloud-based delivery.
Establish and maintain enterprise architecture standards that support efficient, secure, and customer-focused technology solutions, prioritizing customer protection and seamless services.
Provide strategic direction for cloud, system design, integrations, and technology lifecycle management, aligning with MSF’s use of Guidewire’s Insurance Suite.
Serve as the architecture advisor to IT leadership and executive management, ensuring sustainable, secure, and customer-centered investments.
Provide strategic leadership for cybersecurity operations and ensure the protection of MSF’s data and systems.
Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and controls.
Proactively manage security risks, monitor threats, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements in collaboration with risk management and compliance.
Lead security initiatives including vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness training.
Lead and develop high-performing teams across security, network, and architecture.
Foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans for enterprise architecture and cybersecurity.
Champion a culture of security awareness and risk mitigation.
Manage vendor relationships and budgets effectively.
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.