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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) · 3 days ago

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) to lead the agency's AI and ML initiatives. This role involves developing an AI roadmap, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving the strategic adoption of AI/ML technologies across state agencies.

GovernmentInformation TechnologyNetwork Security

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jason Thoron, MBA

Responsibilities

Serves as Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT)’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), acting as the Agency’s 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 DoIT’s 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 DoIT’s Artificial Intelligence Roadmap to align DoIT’s 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 State's commitment to Responsible AI by developing, communicating, and enforcing a unified set of AI/ML standards and policies across DoIT’s 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

Qualification

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningStrategic PlanningGovernance FrameworksPolicy DevelopmentRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or directly related field

Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience in a large information technology organization in a public or business organization

Requires four (4) years of professional experience in policymaking, strategic planning, and IT solutioning for large scale computer systems and platforms

Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization

Requires the ability to verify identity

Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois

Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history

Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties

Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays

Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity

Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds

Preferred

Three (3) years of professional experience establishing and maintaining governance frameworks for ethical AI development, deployment, monitoring, and compliance with regulatory requirements

Three (3) years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures to support enterprise AI adoption

Two (2) years of professional experience developing AI or ML algorithms

Three (3) years of professional experience developing and leading AI/ML strategies, roadmaps, or initiatives, including aligning emerging technologies with organizational priorities and measurable performance outcomes

Three (3) years of professional experience overseeing risk management protocols for AI/ML systems, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks such as algorithmic bias, privacy breaches, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and unintended consequences

Three (3) years of professional experience leading and managing large, diverse IT teams, including setting goals, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, and managing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to drive organizational objectives

Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Security, Legal, Data, Infrastructure, Applications) to implement AI/ML initiatives that support data modernization and AI readiness

Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing long-term IT strategies, including researching emerging technologies, assessing feasibility, and recommending solutions to achieve strategic organizational goals

Developed verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively present complex technical information to diverse audiences, including technical teams, executives, and non-technical stakeholders