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Why Youll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) your work matters. Every day our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values Passion for Purpose Trust & Transparency Empowerment & Accountability Best-in-Class Outcome-Driven and Servant Leadership we foster a workplace where people feel supported respected and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Lets Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Heres a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.

• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.

• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness benefits including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd Oklahoma City OK 73105

Salary: Based on education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agencys core values include passion for purpose trust and transparency empowerment and accountability best in class and outcome-driven and servant leadership. As part of the interview process candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO) serves as the senior second-in-command within the agencys technology leadership structure providing executive oversight of enterprise architecture large-scale vendor performance and the technical integrity of OHCAs modernization initiatives. Acting as astrategic guardian for the agencys technical future this role is a high-stakes partnership designed to ensure complex technology efforts are architecturally sound and executed with relentless discipline.

The Deputy CTO translates the CTOs strategic Intent into practical Implementation. This is achieved through three critical functions:reducing operational noiseby filtering chaosprotecting the CTOs focusby serving as the primary technical escalation point for vendor risks andensuring execution disciplineto prevent the accumulation of technical debt. The Deputy CTO is expected to pressure-test the leaders strategy privately but once a path is set fully own the execution publicly without undermining the leaders credibility.

Principal Activities May Include:

Enterprise Architecture & Modernization Oversight (The Architectural Gatekeeper)

• Provide senior oversight of enterprise and solution architecture supporting agency modernization initiatives reviewing major decisions early to prevent fragmentation.

• Act as an Architectural Gatekeeper ensuring all systems align with the target-state architecture and preventing short-term pressures from compromising long-term sustainability.

• Enforce execution discipline to specificallyprevent ad-hoc patches and one-off solutionsthat create technical debt.

• Ensure modernization initiatives balance innovation with operational stability particularly within Medicaid and eligibility systems.

Large-Scale Vendor & Contract Technical Oversight

• Provide day-to-day executive-level technical oversight of the agencys largest technology vendors including Gainwell.

• Ensure deliverables meet contractual standards specifically toprevent vendor-driven designwhere a platforms limitations dictate the agencys business processes.

• Manage vendor accountability usingfacts over emotioncentering performance discussions on objective technical evidence and contractual expectations.

• Oversee MMIS change orders and service requests from a technical quality integration and risk management perspective identifying how delays impact downstream subsystems.

Systems Integration Data and Platform Governance

• Oversee enterprise systems integration frameworks including standardizing how MMIS and Nexus exchange data to reduce future rework.

• Coordinate complex data initiatives across multiple state agencies (including OSDH DHS DMH and Corrections).

• Provide governance oversight of agency technology platforms including ServiceNow and Artificial Intelligence. Ensure AI and emerging technologies scale intentionally by aligning withEthical AI principles security requirements and agency policy.

Risk Management Institutional Learning & Technical Readiness

• Operate with a high degree of autonomy using a disciplined escalation framework based on risk tolerance time sensitivity and financial/political impact.

• When escalating issues to the CTOprovide options not emergenciesdelivering clear summaries documented assumptions and viable mitigation paths.

• Surface technical risks early to leadership before they become go-live emergencies.

• MandateInstitutional Learningas a governance requirement by documenting the root causes of incidents to update future standards and ensure the organization gets smarter.

Executive & Cross-Agency Collaboration (Influence Without Overreach)

• Act on behalf of the Chief Technology Officer in executive interagency or vendor forums as delegated acting with complete authority within defined guardrails.

• Navigate the history and culture of OHCA byleading through influence over authorityrespecting historical constraints and earning alignment through data and examples.

• Translate complex technical issues into clear concise and decision-ready information for executive leadership keeping the executive conversation focused on decision-making rather than problem-discovery.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have direct or indirect supervisory responsibility over select senior technical leaders or functions as delegated by the Chief Technology Officer.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competency Requirements

This position requires advanced knowledge of enterprise technology architecture systems integration data governance and large-scale technology implementations within complex public-sector environments. The role serves as a trusted thought partner who balances strategic vision with disciplined execution to support OHCAs technology modernization initiatives. Success in this position requires the ability to translate long-term transformation goals into actionable implementation plans (Strategic Mindset) navigate and coordinate complex multi-system and cross-agency initiatives (Manages Complexity) and maintain structured oversight of major vendors and technology initiatives to ensure accountability compliance and technical integrity (Ensures Accountability). The role also requires strong technical acumen (Tech Savvy) and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders to advance enterprise technology priorities (Collaborates).

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree and 7years of relevant professional experience in information technology systems architecture or technology leadership including 4 years in a supervisory or senior leadership capacity OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as permitted by agency policy.

Preference Qualifications Include:

• Experience overseeing large-scale Medicaid or health-related technology systems.

• Experience managing or overseeing system integrators and major technology vendors.

• Strong background in enterprise architecture data integration and interoperability.

• Experience operating in complex government or public-sector environments using institutional knowledge and political realities to drive alignment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence framing impact over preference and serving as an executive partner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise the course of performing job duties employees are required to speak stand walk and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

Accommodation Statement

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex religion disability age national origin or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at .

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information race religion color sex age national origin or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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