Deputy Chief Information Officer (Chief Technology Officer) Unclassified
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Job Location:
Nevada, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
The Governors Technology Office (GTO) is responsible for the planning and leadership of IT policy and strategy within the executive branch and the leadership of operational units to achieve its vision of becoming a trusted collaborative partner to state agencies and empowering the state by maximizing the value security and availability of enterprise technology services. The GTO is comprised of the agencys executive leadership its direct support staff and the Enterprise Architecture group. The Enterprise Architecture group manages the Technology Investment Notification and Cloud Investment Notification processes for state agencies as part of its charter to create a statewide technology strategy and architecture. The State Chief Information Officer is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. This position serves as a senior statewide IT leader responsible for advancing enterprise technology strategy governance and modernization efforts across executive branch agencies. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) the role translates strategic vision into coordinated statewide initiatives ensures alignment of IT investments with enterprise priorities and strengthens cross-agency collaboration. The position oversees enterprise architecture portfolio and project management innovation initiatives and statewide data governance efforts while promoting secure resilient and efficient technology operations.
Essential Qualifications
Lead and direct statewide IT strategy implementation in alignment with the CIOs vision and enterprise priorities.
Oversee enterprise architecture ensuring scalable secure and interoperable technology platforms across agencies.
Provide strategic oversight of the statewide IT portfolio to align investments with business value and long-term modernization goals.
Guide large-scale digital transformation initiatives including legacy system modernization and emerging technology adoption.
Identify and mitigate enterprise technology risks in coordination with cybersecurity leadership.
Advance statewide data governance practices and support enterprise data management maturity.
Lead project and portfolio teams to deliver initiatives on scope schedule and strategic alignment.
Facilitate cross-agency collaboration and governance structures to promote coordination and shared solutions.
Communicate complex technical initiatives clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
Promote workforce development succession planning and continuous learning within statewide IT teams.
Job Duties
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Translate the CIOs strategic vision into actionable statewide initiatives.
- Lead governance committees working groups and strategic staff to execute enterprise IT plans.
- Promote modernization and digital transformation across state agencies.
Enterprise Portfolio & Project Oversight
- Oversee statewide IT portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Lead portfolio and project management teams to deliver initiatives on scope schedule and strategic objectives.
- Promote integration and interoperability across agency systems.
Enterprise Architecture & Standards
- Direct the enterprise architecture function to develop and maintain scalable secure and cost-effective IT architectures.
- Establish and enforce statewide technology standards and design frameworks.
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Identify assess and recommend emerging technologies that improve service delivery operational efficiency and security.
- Evaluate solutions for measurable impact and statewide scalability.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with executive branch leadership and agency IT teams.
- Communicate complex technical strategies clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Facilitate cross-agency coordination to address shared challenges and create efficiencies.
Risk Management & Cybersecurity Coordination
- In partnership with the CISO identify enterprise IT risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with statewide cybersecurity policies and standards.
Statewide Data Governance
- Support development of the Chief Data Officer function.
- Advance statewide data governance policies and improve enterprise data maturity and collaboration.
Workforce Development
- Promote professional development knowledge sharing and career pathways within the OCIO and statewide IT workforce.
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and service excellence.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Enterprise architecture principles interoperability frameworks and statewide IT standards.
- Portfolio and project management methodologies.
- Digital transformation strategies and large-scale modernization initiatives.
- Risk management principles in enterprise IT environments.
- Data governance frameworks and public sector policy execution.
- Governmental budgeting compliance and statewide operational environments.
Skill in:
- Translating strategic IT vision into executable initiatives.
- Managing complex multi-agency technology programs.
- Leading cross-functional teams and governance committees.
- Analyzing enterprise technology risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Communicating technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
Ability to:
- Build collaborative partnerships across agencies and senior leadership.
- Influence strategic direction without direct authority over all stakeholders.
- Drive organizational change and cultural transformation.
- Make high-level decisions in fast-paced and politically sensitive environments.
- Foster innovation accountability and professional development within technical teams.
RECRUITER INFORMATION: ANDREW DEACY
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Security Management
- Compliance
- Clearance
- General Managements
- Security Requirements
- Security Systems
- General studies
- Access Control
- Security Procedures
- Information Security
- Risk Assessments
- Security Issues
- Physical Security
