Chief Technology Officer

Albany, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Title: Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer (CIO / CTO)
Duration: February 1 2026 January 31 2027 (with option to renew for an additional one (1) year)
Location: Hybrid / Not Specified
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Hours Per Week: Not Specified
Interview Type: Not Specified
Ceipal ID: Not Provided
Job ID: Not Provided
End Client: DSS
Candidate Requirement: Vendor may submit a maximum of one (1) resume
Department: Department of Social Services

Scope of Project

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking a temporary Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer (CIO / CTO) to support Information Technology Services (ITS). This role will manage the day-to-day technology operations of the organization and ensure the stability security and performance of critical DSS systems. Reporting to the First Deputy Commissioner and working closely with the Deputy Chief Information Officer the CIO / CTO will provide executive-level technical leadership strategic guidance and operational oversight across DSS technology initiatives.

The contract will commence on February 1 2026 and is anticipated to end by January 31 2027. DSS has the right and option to renew the contract for up to an additional one (1) year.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a hybrid CIO / CTO overseeing both internal IT operations and external-facing technology platforms
Lead and manage technical and engineering teams to ensure system availability performance and reliability
Develop and implement a technology strategy aligned with DSS business objectives operational needs and budget
Provide technical guidance and decision-making support to the First Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner
Ensure cybersecurity controls compliance standards and data governance frameworks are enforced
Identify assess and manage technology-related risks across the organization
Oversee incident response troubleshooting and resolution of critical system issues
Manage vendor relationships and establish strategic technology partnerships
Communicate technology protocols risks and updates to internal and external stakeholders
Attract retain and develop skilled technology professionals including converting consultant roles into permanent positions

Required/Preferred Skills:

Required:

Advanced degree in a technology-related field such as Computer Science or Information Technology
Extensive experience in executive-level technology leadership and enterprise IT management
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
Proven expertise in cybersecurity compliance and data governance
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
Strong strategic planning financial management and leadership capabilities
Experience managing vendors and enterprise technology partnerships

Preferred:

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing services of similar size and scope at an executive level
Experience leading large complex public-sector or government technology organizations
Proven success in talent acquisition workforce planning and organizational development

V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector Enterprise Solutions Professional Services Ecommerce Projects and Products. Within the Public Sector business unit we provide IT Professional Services to Federal State and Local government agencies. We hold multiple awards and contracts with 30 states including but not limited to NY CA FL GA MD MI NC OH OR CO CT TN PA TX VA NM VT and WA.

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For more details please connect with Soumya Nayak at or call at . Job Title: Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer (CIO / CTO) Duration: February 1 2026 January 31 2027 (with option to renew for an additional one (1) year) Location: Hybrid / Not Specified Position Type: Contra...