Team Georgia Careers · 14 hours ago
Chief Information Officer
Georgia - Dekalb - Decatur
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe Georgia Student Finance Commission is dedicated to promoting access to education beyond high school for Georgians. The Chief Information Officer will manage the Agency’s technology strategy, develop IT strategies, and lead digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive business success.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing the company’s IT strategy in alignment with business goals and objectives
Leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience and business growth
Overseeing the management of IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and data management
Collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that drive business value
Working with the business group to manage the application development cycle to ensure it meets agency requirements and timelines
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in IT governance and security
Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department and across the organization
Managing IT budgets, resources and vendor relationships to regulate technology investments and performance
Define and execute the company’s IT roadmap, including system upgrades, integrations and new technology implementations
Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures and standards to ensure data security, system reliability and work efficiency
Lead and mentor the IT team, providing guidance, support and professional development opportunities
Evaluate and select technological solutions and vendors that meet the company’s needs as well as its budget constraints
Ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of IT systems and infrastructure to support business operations
Work with the CISO on cybersecurity initiatives to protect the company’s data, systems and networks from threats and vulnerabilities
Monitor and analyze technological trends, advancements and best practices to keep the company at the forefront of innovation
Conduct regular risk assessments and implement disaster recovery plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information science/technology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Experience as a CIO, IT Director, or similar IT leadership role with 10+ years in IT management
Experience within information technology of an increasingly responsible nature involving planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating high-level systems or large-scale critical information technology projects from conception to implementation
Experience managing IT operations in AWS environment
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data management, and data protection practices
Experience supervising technical staff
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information
Preferred
Strong understanding of application design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
Experience working in state or local government
Experience working in education, particularly higher education
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for technology in Georgia
Experience in project management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Relevant certification in IT management, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Technology Manager (CITM)
Master's degree in IT Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits
13 paid holidays
3 weeks annual + 3 weeks sick leave per year
Health/life/disability benefits after 30 days
Employer 401k match
Medical/childcare spending account options
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Team Georgia Careers
We're Team Georgia Careers, the official career website for the State of Georgia! 🍑 Making a difference in the lives of 10 million Georgians every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase