Chief Information Officer (EMS4)

We are seeking a dynamic, visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight in developing and implementing innovative information technology solutions

• Provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight in developing and implementing innovative information technology solutions
• Align the organization's technology deployment strategy with its business strategy
• Oversee technology purchases, implementation initiatives, and various related services
• Maximize the application of advanced computer technology and the capabilities of an integrated automated system
• Serve on DOL's Executive Leadership Team
• Provide technology vision and leadership for developing, implementing, and governing strategic information technology initiatives
• Administer several highly complex, mission-critical systems
• Coordinate maintenance and operations to ensure the agency does not fall into technical debt
• Serve as main point of contact with technology vendors
• Oversee DOL's Information Security Office
• Direct the development of budget and resource plans
• Assess feasibility for new technology responsive to DOL's evolving business needs
• Consult executive management on topics
• Ensure the agency's technology and business needs are represented at an enterprise level

• Strong strategic leadership, technological, and management skills
• Significant knowledge of information technology and the ability to integrate disparate technology systems
• Strong planning skills and the ability to develop and carry out long-range technological planning
• Analytical thinking skills to create innovative solutions and implementation methods
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Sound judgment and a sense of fairness
• Excellent facilitation, conflict resolution, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to lead and manage a large, diverse service delivery support organization
• Ability to think strategically, providing organizational direction and resource management
• Understanding of complex principles and dynamics associated with the information technology industry within state government
• Ability to inspire staff to achieve their potential and perform well
• Ability to influence executive peers in guiding decision-making for technology
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop partnerships with various entities
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding and following agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Promoting and supporting a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace and delivery of services

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid leave
• Staff training
• Other compensation benefits

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