NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Chief Information Officer (Director of Information Technology Department)
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$249K/yr - $334K/yrThe County of Alameda is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead its Information Technology Department. The CIO will provide strategic leadership and governance for countywide technology services, guiding the digital transformation and ensuring efficient use of technology resources across all County agencies.
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Responsibilities
Directs the development and execution of enterprise technology strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local technology regulations
Advises the Board, County Administrator, and executive leadership on technology vision, investments, and risk
Leads countywide IT operations, including cybersecurity, network services, cloud and infrastructure, application development, and emerging technologies
Oversee a 24/7 data center ensuring reliable, uninterrupted service delivery
Guides enterprise adoption of AI, automation, analytics, and digital platforms
Manages an innovation portfolio balancing short-, mid-, and long-term investments
Champions digital service redesign to improve constituent experience
Establishes enterprise cybersecurity policy, standards, and response capabilities
Oversees data stewardship, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and responsible use
Builds strong partnerships with department heads and external public agencies
Serves as the County’s principal technology advisor, representing ITD in strategic discussions and public forums
Prepares and manages the ITD budget, aligning investments with enterprise goals
Oversees technology procurement, software, and technology services
Ensures return on investment (ROI) and fiscal responsibility across all major projects
Builds, mentors, and maintains a high-performing, diverse IT organization
Leads workforce modernization, skill development, and organizational excellence initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience managing large, multifaceted technology organizations with diverse stakeholders
Ability to articulate a compelling technology vision aligned with public service values
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and community-centered digital service delivery
Track record implementing enterprise innovation models and digital modernization at scale
Ability to design and measure constituent experience improvements
Experience leading enterprise AI initiatives with ethical governance
Knowledge of cybersecurity modernization and data stewardship best practices
Expertise supporting mission-critical operations in a 24/7 environment
Strong financial management capabilities, including long-range planning and portfolio management
Success developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
Ability to champion a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and service excellence
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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