State of Washington · 1 week ago
Director/Chief Information Officer
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expThe Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to shape the future of justice technology in Washington State Courts. This role involves leading statewide technology strategy, overseeing enterprise systems, and driving modernization efforts to ensure courts remain accessible, secure, and efficient.
AssociationCommunitiesEducationEmploymentEventsGovernmentInformation TechnologyNewsNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and governance for statewide judicial technology by developing and implementing long-range IT plans, policies, and objectives that align with court system goals and JISC directives
Direct and oversee the Information Services Division (ISD), including 185 staff, managing hiring, onboarding, training, performance, workforce planning, and organizational development while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
Advise AOC executives and the Judicial Information Systems Committee (JISC) on technology governance, modernization initiatives, and integration strategies to support judicial operations and business objectives
Manage enterprise IT operations and infrastructure, including data center services, application development, network communications, security, disaster recovery planning, and continuous improvement of systems and processes
Oversee technology procurement and vendor management, including evaluation of emerging technologies, approval of major contracts, and implementation of new systems and enhancements to meet evolving court needs
Ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence by establishing policies for data integrity, system reliability, and disaster recovery while monitoring performance and recommending enhancements across all IT functions
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, public administration or closely allied field
Ten (10) years' management experience in a complex information technology environment
Direct experience with integration efforts
Experience managing and directing information technology professionals
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change
Preferred
Lead and manage a large IT organization, overseeing staff onboarding, training, performance management, workforce planning, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
Drive strategic vision and organizational change, creating an innovative environment that encourages creative thinking, problem-solving, and persistence in achieving results
Communicate effectively and build consensus among diverse stakeholders, advocating for technology initiatives, negotiating solutions, and making timely, informed decisions
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with judicial, legislative, and executive branches, representing the Judicial Information System in statewide technology efforts and guiding collaborative solutions
Provide expert leadership in IT operations and modernization, including system analysis, implementation, business process reengineering, and integration of technology into court operations
Demonstrate technical proficiency and operational excellence, with deep knowledge of IT systems, emerging technologies, and Microsoft 365 tools, while motivating teams to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matt Manweller
State Representative
Company data provided by crunchbase