Group Chief Information Officer - Government & Public Employees (SPSA Opt. 3)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•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 Government & Public Employees (GPE) Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO) and principal policy formulating administrator for the total management process of the GPE Group supporting the Capital Development Board, Department of Revenue, Department of Lottery, Illinois Liquor Control Commission and Governor’s Office on Management & Budget. In this role you will develop and implement policies and procedures for the long and short term strategic goals of the GPE Group consistent with DoIT’s mission. As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: 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. The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with coursework in management information systems, information technology, computer science or directly related fields.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Information Technology in a public or business organization.
Requires four (4) years of professional experience supervising IT professionals in a large and complex public or business organization.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of professional experience in managing major computer systems and platforms.
Four (4) years of experience developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Four (4) years of professional experience in effective enterprise-related planning and decision-making.
Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing administrative programs and developing and implementing an effective course of action.
Four (4) years of professional experience advising regarding program development, fiscal status, and other related matters.
Ability to develop and manage a major agency program.
Ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services.
Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to internal and external stakeholders with clarity and precision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency leadership, stakeholders, and other key partners.
Master’s degree in management information systems, computer systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO) and policy formulating official for the Government & Public Employees (GPE) Group for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Capital Development Board, Department of Revenue, Department of Lottery, Illinois Liquor Control Commission and the Governor’s Office on Management & Budget.
Serves as policy formulating official, participating in determining DoIT policy which fixes objectives or states principles to control actions toward operating objectives in DoIT.
Directs and coordinates the Government & Public Employees Group engaged in providing diverse IT services to applicable state agencies through direction of subordinates and subordinate supervisory personnel.
Serves as official agency spokesperson for the Government & Public Employees Group with the Governor’s Office, legislators, State agency heads, vendors, contractors, public, private, and federal officials on IT services, DoIT initiatives, and issues, possessing full authority to negotiate agreements and independent authority to commit and reallocate Government & Public Employees Group resources to enhance efficiency and services provided on behalf of DoIT.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Advises the Deputy Secretary and DoIT Leadership regarding program development, fiscal status, and other related matters.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of 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