Chief Information Officer (EMS4)

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion Equity

As part of our Executive Leadership Team 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 that drive efficiency performance and operational effectiveness in achieving the agencys mission.

If you are passionate about cultivating relationships both within the agency and statewide to facilitate effective collaboration leveraging technology to drive innovation please read on.

As the Chief Information Officer you will direct a team of more than 120 IT experts at one of Washingtons largest state agencies. Bringing your forward-thinking technology vision and leadership for long-term IT strategy will be the key to your success. Using your knowledge of both technology and business processes and with a cross-functional perspective you will align the organizations technology deployment strategy with its business strategy. You will oversee technology purchases implementation initiatives and various related services provided by the agencys technology support staff. Maximizing the application of advanced computer technology and the capabilities of an integrated automated system to increase efficiency improve performance and maintain operational effectiveness at minimal cost will be just one of your responsibilities in this role.

Some of what you will be doing:

• Serve on DOLs Executive Leadership Team serving as a key contributor to the agencys strategic direction.
• Provide technology vision and leadership for developing implementing and governing strategic information technology initiatives for the agency that create and maintain services in a constantly changing and intensely competitive marketplace.
• 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 securing timely cost-effective service while fostering productive long-term relationships.
• Oversee DOLs Information Security Office responsible for safeguarding DOLs systems and data against threat actors.
• Direct the development of budget and resource plans consistent with agency and program goals and legislative requirements.
• Assess feasibility for new technology responsive to DOLs evolving business needs.
• Consult executive management on topics including system development software and hardware products cost effectiveness quality control equipment requirements and staffing.
• Ensure the agencys technology and business needs are represented at an enterprise level.

If you are ready to bring your strong strategic leadership technological and management skills to help us achieve our purpose of Helping every Washington resident live work drive and thrive we invite you to apply.

• Strong strategic leadership technological and management skills.

• Significant knowledge of information technology and the ability to integrate disparate technology systems to establish complete system solutions in support of business processes.

• 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.

• The ability to:

  • Lead and manage a large diverse service delivery support organization in a dynamic technological environment.

  • Think strategically providing organizational direction and resource management.

  • Understand complex principles and dynamics associated with the information technology industry within state government.

  • Inspire staff to achieve their potential and perform well and to set a progressive and supportive culture for the division.

  • Influence executive peers in guiding decision-making for technology.

  • Work collaboratively and develop partnerships with various entities and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

  • Communicate with diverse stakeholders including executive-level business and governmental leaders as well as the most technical personnel.

  • Understand and follow agency values of respect trust diversity equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.

  • Promote and support a respectful equitable and inclusive workplace for all employees.

  • Promote and support respectful equitable and inclusive delivery of services to customers.

  • Take action to learn and grow.

  • Take action to meet the needs of others.

• The ability to work in-person three days a week or more as business needs arise.
• The ability to travel overnight and out of state.
• Prior to a new hire a pre-employment screening that includes a criminal record history check will be conducted. These findings may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Select the Apply button at the top of this job announcement.
• Attach the following to your application using the add attachments option:
  • Your current resume
  • A cover letter detailing your qualifications for the role and providing specific examples that illustrate your ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the job description.