NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) DOH8820
Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $156K/yr
14+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Washington State Department of Health. This role is pivotal in overseeing technology operations to support public health programs, ensuring secure and effective technology governance.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead administrative operations across OIT, including budgeting, procurement, facilities coordination, communications, and workforce management
Oversee financial planning and execution for budgets exceeding $30 million annually, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and grant requirements
Implement and sustain the IT Strategic Plan, policies, and governance practices
Serve as delegated appointing authority for OIT, with responsibility for hiring, position actions, labor relations matters, reasonable accommodations, and discipline
Represent OIT on agency leadership bodies including the Deputies Group, IT Governance Group, and Agency Policy Committee
Act as the Department of Health CIO in the absence of the CIO, with full delegated authority
Represent the agency on statewide IT initiatives and work closely with WaTech and other partners
Collaborate across executive offices to align technology resources with public health, emergency response, and business needs
Qualification
Required
At least 14 years of professional experience in information technology, including at least 10 years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 of those years in an executive level IT leadership role such as CIO, Deputy CIO, IT Director, IT Manager, or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, AND at least 10 years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 of those years in an executive level IT leadership role such as CIO, Deputy CIO, IT Director, IT Manager, or equivalent
At least six years of progressively responsible leadership experience in information technology operations, administration, or executive management
Experience managing and controlling IT project budgets of at least $1 million dollars
Experience leading IT operations within a large and complex organization, including responsibility for multiple functional areas such as infrastructure, applications, cloud services, security, or enterprise systems
Experience managing significant operating budgets and financial resources, including budget planning, monitoring, and expenditure oversight
Experience leading and managing large, complex teams, including direct supervision of senior managers and multidisciplinary professional staff
Experience with vendor management, procurement processes, and contract oversight for technology services
Experience developing and implementing organizational policies, procedures, or strategic plans related to information technology
Experience collaborating with executive leadership and diverse partners to align technology services with business needs
Experience communicating complex technical information to executive leaders and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of IT governance, strategic planning, and enterprise level technology management
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science or closely allied field (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, etc.)
Experience serving as an executive sponsor for high-risk, high-impact IT projects
Experience managing and controlling IT project budgets of $10 million dollars or more
ITIL Foundations and Advanced Certification
Familiarity with health informatics, data analytics, or health information exchange systems
Experience in state or federal government, including knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., WaTech, Technology Services Board) and related compliance or legislative processes
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CITP, PMP, ITIL, or cloud credentials (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Experience in IT leadership roles during emergency response or crisis situations (e.g., Incident Commander)
Proven success leading digital transformation efforts, including cloud adoption, modernization of legacy systems, or implementation of emerging technologies like AI or machine learning
Benefits
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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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