Chief Information Officer HFS (SPSA Opt. 3)

Job Requisition ID:57501
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 07/29/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $162459-$173218/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 Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Healthcare & Family Services (HFS) overseeing the systems necessary to support the Medicaid program and the more than 3 million residents it serves. This position will be responsible for leading HFS systems through the changes required to modernize unify data and build resilient interoperable infrastructure that has the flexibility to adapt as policy and programmatic needs evolve. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in Medicaid.

The CIO should have in-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field and be highly proficient in the discipline of software development project management and team development. The successful candidate must be highly analytical professional communicate effectively and possess excellent organizational skills. The selected candidate will apply data strategies improve delivery and continue to align with enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within the HFS CIOs purview. Experience managing customer relationships collaborating with architects team leads designers product managers quality control and executive team members is highly preferred. If you possess this knowledge 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 carry over 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

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: Functions

• Subject to management approval serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Healthcare & Family Services (HFS) acting as principal policy formulating administrator for the management process for HFS Information Technology (IT) services statewide.
• Develops technology vision leadership and strategic direction to align technology solutions and initiatives with the overall goals of HFS and compliance with DoIT Enterprise standards.
• Establishes goals develops strategies and monitors performance to ensure operational effectiveness of DoIT/HFS.
• Serves as Agency spokesperson and Directors primary advisor representing the DoIT Secretary and GCIO through direct personal contact before Executive Agencies boards and commissions including a variety of Federal and State agencies as well as local units of government.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Develops prepares and submits an annual operating budget.
• Keeps abreast of current and advancing Information Technology by reviewing and evaluating current literature reflecting advancements in Information Technology.