Chief Information Officer

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King William County is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing the organizations digital future. The CIO provides visionary leadership in technology data cybersecurity and innovation ensuring that information systems serve as a catalyst for growth operational excellence resilience and competitive advantage. Reports to the County Administrator.

Develop and execute a forward-looking enterprise technology and digital transformation strategy aligned with county mission vision and long-term objectives; anticipate emerging trends (e.g. artificial intelligence automation cloud evolution cybersecurity data ecosystems) and position the county for proactive adoption; establish technology as a strategic enabler of business model innovation customer experience and operational scalability.

Promote a citywide culture of innovation by aligning technology initiatives with the Countys strategic goals; lead the development of a robust data governance framework; and promote the ethical use of data and AI to drive insights improve decision-making and ensure accountability.

Responsible for the overall management and strategic vision of the department including budget development and monitoring; ensure purchasing and financial transactions are properly conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience to include employees residents County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors; perform and oversee employee evaluations; promote continuous improvement learning and upskilling in emerging technologies; and foster strong cross-functional collaboration between IT and county departments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

Information Technology Comprehensive knowledge of modern methods concepts practices and principles related to the architecture design and integration of information systems and software applications. Knowledge of multiple computer languages smart county principles and digital equity.

Public Administration Thorough knowledge of government policies specifically related to strategic planning organizing directing and coordinating local government operations.

Leadership Comprehensive knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs policies and operations. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning resource allocation and leadership.

Management of Personnel Knowledge of leadership techniques principles and procedures to assign work schedule supervise train and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Knowledge of personnel recruitment selection and the use of human resources information systems.

Customer Service Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Required Skills

Performance Management Monitoring/assessing performance of other individuals or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action. Motivating developing teaching and directing people as they work identifying the best people for the job.

Critical Thinking Uses logic and reasoning to understand analyze and evaluate complex situations and then to research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to the situation. Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Judgment/Decision Making Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Interpersonal Relationship Maintains high morale among all department employees. Share knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees managers in other departments representatives from organizations and the public. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints from other departments and people.

Required Abilities

Coordination of Work - Ability to establish and implement effective administrative and management programs and procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Performs a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others. Highly developed ability to evaluate plan alternatives in relation to trends costs and social pressures and needs.

Communication Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand to include preparation of reports agendas and policies. Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing. Ability to handle a variety of human resources issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Accounting & Budgeting Ability to perform arithmetic algebraic and statistical applications. Ability to employ economic and accounting principles and practices in the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Strategic Leadership & Change Management Ability to drive organizational transformation.

Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Public Administration and seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy (implementing emerging technologies including AI cloud computing cybersecurity and data analytics) digital transformation or innovation including three (3) years in a senior leadership role. Masters Degree preferred.

Strong understanding of IT infrastructure applications cybersecurity data management and data protection practices. Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives and driving technology innovation.

Additional Requirements

Acceptable general background check to comprehensive criminal history check and a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record. Requires pre-employment drug screening and a DMV check.

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