Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) SPSA Opt. 3

Job Requisition ID:57379
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 07/22/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $160000-$200000/Annually
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1) (2) (3) or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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Why Work for Illinois Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic creative thinking problem solving environment. This position serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) acting as the Agencys principal executive and policy-making official for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The successful incumbent will stay abreast of the most recent developments in AI/ML to develop and implement an AI roadmap catalog algorithms and coordinate with key stakeholders. This position will also draft and ensure compliance with AI/ML standards. The CAIO will lead the strategic adoption and responsible deployment of AI/ML across DoITs statutory agencies driving innovation enhancing public services and ensuring the ethical use of these technologies. The CAIO will establish and lead a new Office of the CAIO building a center of excellence that will define and execute the States comprehensive AI strategy. If you possess these knowledges skills abilities and experience we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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• Subject to administrative approval and reporting to the Deputy Secretary serves as Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT)s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) acting as the Agencys principal executive and policy-making official for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
• Inventories classifies and maintains line-of-sight over AI/ML algorithms in use by DoIT and the agencies referenced in DoITs enabling Act including the use of those algorithms by agency-contracted vendors.
• Serves as official agency spokesperson and subject matter expert (SME) on behalf of the DoIT Deputy Secretary to internal and external entities including all client agencies on AI and ML matters and policies.
• Develops and implements DoITs Artificial Intelligence Roadmap to align DoITs use of AI/ML with its strategic priorities security needs values and opportunities.
• Coordinates with a wide array of key stakeholders to ensure broad alignment and responsible AI/ML adoption across the State including AI trends risks and opportunities.
• Directs and leads the States commitment to Responsible AI by developing communicating and enforcing a unified set of AI/ML standards and policies across DoITs statutory agencies and in collaboration with relevant DoIT counterparts.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms meetings training sessions seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products vendors techniques and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.