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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Chief Information Officer (EMS Band 04)

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $170K/yr

9+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, responsible for guiding technology resources and inspiring teams. The CIO will develop and execute IT strategic plans, oversee technology operations, and ensure compliance with state policies while managing a significant budget and leading a team of IT professionals.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

The CIO develops and executes the information technology strategic plans, resource allocation, and risk management ensuring services, products, and projects aligned with agency strategic and operational goals, and statewide IT policy

Responsible for the effective execution and oversight of the design, development, operation and support of IT systems and programs that fulfill the needs of the business, including enterprise architecture management, application management, security and risk management, infrastructure and operations support management

Engages and works with Human Resources (HR), Finance and key stakeholders to map out scenarios for IT workforce transformations. Develops the IT workforce strategy and action plans that align with and enables the effective execution of business and IT strategies

Develops and maintains an IT workforce with the appropriate mix of business knowledge, technical skills and soft competencies. Balances the need for growing the agility required to achieve digital business objectives, with ensuring the core IT functions are reliable, stable and efficient

Establish and communicate operational and strategic priorities, engaging necessary stakeholders including division staff and customers

Ensure that division technology and business standards are established and followed

Implement and support the division's operational compliance programs, which analyzes conformance to state, agency and division laws, rules, policies, procedures and standards. Collaborate with executive leadership and business partners to define and execute the digital business strategy

Qualification

IT strategy developmentBudget managementVendor managementCybersecurity managementTeam leadershipIT systems managementProject sponsorshipPublic administration knowledgeDiversityInclusionCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving

Required

Nine (9) years of combined relevant experience and education in computer science, information technology, public administration, public affairs or closely related field

Leading a team of senior IT managers and professional staff

Advanced knowledge and expertise in managing diverse IT systems, solutions, and tools

Expert, in-depth knowledge and experience making strategic and operational decisions considering the diverse employment laws, rules and policies

Experience developing and delivering IT strategy, considering customer and external interested party needs

Experience building and managing an operating budget

Experience managing technology contracts, including strong vendor management

Experience independently sponsoring IT projects using recognized methodologies such as PMI or PRINCE2

Knowledge of the Legislative and rulemaking processes, performing bill analyses and preparing/reviewing fiscal notes

Experience managing cybersecurity standards and practices as well as other IT policies and procedures

Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness necessary to achieve excellent results

Develops innovative solutions for a variety of issues

Makes timely decisions often facing limited data or resources

Accepts ownership when expectations are not met and responds quickly to resolve issues with others

Builds and maintains relationships by earning the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Builds and maintains working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance and cooperation

Contributes to an environment that honors diversity and uses diverse perspectives to meet the agency's mission and goals

Is an effective communicator who leads with curiosity and can convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others

Effectively expresses ideas and information through the written and spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader or audience

Practices active listening, listen without interrupting; and asks questions to clarify and verify information

Consistently exercises sound judgment and makes reasonable decisions, often with limited information and in the absence of direction

Exercised advanced critical thinking and problem-solving to meet the needs of the agency

Understand and follows agency values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through actions, behaviors and decisions

Understands, appreciates and takes actions to learn and grow themselves and their team

Takes action to meet the needs of others, welcoming and valuing diverse identities and perspectives

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)

Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays

Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)

Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)

Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)

A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)

Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees

Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)

Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)

Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being, and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work

Free parking