Chief Information Officer - CMS

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) supporting Central Management Services (CMS), acting as principal policy formulating administrator for the management process for CMS Information Technology (IT) services statewide.
• Develops technology vision, leadership, and strategic direction to align technology solutions and initiatives with the overall goals of the CMS and compliance with DoIT Enterprise standards. 
• Establishes goals, develops strategies, and monitors performance to ensure operational effectiveness of DoIT/CMS.
• 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.
• 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.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Requires (4) four years of progressively responsible Information Technology management and administrative experience.
• Requires four (4) years of experience supervising a team of IT professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience managing large-scale, state-of-the-art IT operations, with proven experience in leading organizational development, optimizing processes, and implementing policies to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance. 
• Five (5) years of professional experience implementing technology strategies aligned with enterprise standards and agency goals, assessing IT needs, and driving long-term innovation and efficiency.
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing, implementing, and interpreting IT policies and procedures to align with both long-term and short-term strategic goals, ensuring alignment with state and enterprise-wide technology initiatives.
• Five (5) years of professional experience leveraging technology to drive business model transformation, enhance performance capabilities, and develop innovative services, ensuring IT strategies align with and strengthen agency objectives.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in IT service management, enterprise architecture, and operational oversight, with proven experience in leading, optimizing, and securing large-scale IT programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in IT budget planning and fiscal management, including resource allocation, personnel oversight, and procurement processes, with a strong ability to optimize technology investments, ensure compliance, and drive efficient operations. 
• Five (5) years of experience building a service-oriented culture among IT professionals.
• Ability to serve as a senior agency representative, advising executive leadership and engaging with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as third-party vendors, to negotiate technology solutions, interpret policies, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Ability to cultivate a service-oriented culture among IT professionals, fostering collaboration, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• Master’s degree in management information systems, computer systems, or related field.
   

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• 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.
• 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. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• 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. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.