Chief Information Officer - IDOL (SPSA Opt. 1)

About the role

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the team supporting the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 4 years of management experience, and 4 years of professional experience in IT solutioning. Prior experience in policymaking, strategic planning, and IT solutioning for large-scale computer systems is preferred. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental IT policies, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the CIO for DoIT supporting IDOL, aligning technology solutions with IDOL’s goals and DoIT’s enterprise standards.
• Develops technology vision, leadership, and strategic direction for DoIT/IDOL IT services.
• Acts as the Agency spokesperson and Director’s primary advisor, representing DoIT Secretary and GCIO.
• Manages customer relationships, collaborates with various stakeholders, and ensures compliance across all systems and applications.
• Prepares and submits an annual operating budget.
• Monitors performance to ensure operational effectiveness of DoIT/IDOL.
• Develops, prepares, and submits an annual operating budget.
• Keeps abreast of current and advancing Information Technology trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a directly related field.
• At least 4 years of progressively responsible management experience in a large information technology organization.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in IT solutioning for large-scale computer systems and platforms.
• At least 3 years of professional experience supervising a team of IT professionals.

Qualifications

• Professional experience leading and managing a state-of-the-art large-scale IT operation.
• Experience developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with enterprise governance frameworks.
• Experience in effective enterprise-related planning and decision-making.
• Experience analyzing administrative programs, assessing challenges, and developing/implementing effective solutions.
• Experience managing complex IT portfolios, including project prioritization, business case development, and benefits realization tracking.
• Experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and costs of personnel, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Experience cultivating and leading a service-oriented, customer-focused culture within IT teams, emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and continuous service improvement.
• Ability to gain and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree in management information systems, computer systems, or related field.

Skills

• Highly analytical and professional.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive group insurance, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, sick time, personal business days, holidays, parental leave, pension plan, deferred compensation program, and tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact Brittany Vespa at Brittany.Vespa2@Illinois.gov.