State of Illinois · 17 hours ago
Deputy Chief Information Officer - IDOC (Senior Public Service Administrator 3)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$10,417/mo - $11,250/mo
7+ years expThe State of Illinois is committed to a diverse workforce and is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Innovation and Technology to support the Illinois Department of Corrections. This role involves managing technical staff across various operational areas, ensuring compliance, and leading efforts to modernize services for individuals in custody.
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Responsibilities
Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of Innovation and Technology supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) establishing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and goals for the total management process of the Office which has statewide impact
Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises professional staff responsible for operational areas of Information Security & Audit Compliance, Financial & Support Services, Customer Service & Training, Technical Management, and Program Management
Oversees, establishes, and implements processes, controls, and standards to ensure compliance with IDOC schedules and priorities
Represents DoIT/IDOC at meetings, conferences, etc
Serves as full line supervisor
Analyzes resources allocated by policy, projects, programs, and work request making recommendations related to allocation of staff resources, equipment, and other needs to accomplish Department goals
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications or directly related fields
Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in management information systems, data processing or telecommunications in a public or business organization
Requires three (3) years of professional experience supervising a team of Information Technology professionals in a large and highly complex public or private IT organization
Requires the ability to verify identity
Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
Requires the ability to pass a position-specific, agency required background check
Requires self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds
Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties
Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays
Requires ability to pass a drug screen
Preferred
Four (4) years of professional experience managing complex IT infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance across large-scale environments
Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing application development lifecycle processes, including design, implementation, and maintenance within a public or private information technology organization
Four (4) years of project management experience leading large, complex data processing and technology modernization projects, utilizing industry-standard methodologies and enterprise project management tools
Thorough knowledge in staff development strategies, including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning within an information technology organization
Extensive knowledge working with large-scale management information technical and network infrastructure
Ability to interpret, develop, and implement organizational policies, procedures, and strategic goals for management information services in alignment with agency objectives and regulatory requirements
Ability to deliver clear, concise, and persuasive presentations to diverse audiences, including leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of resource allocation and management principles, including the ability to analyze operational needs and recommend optimal distribution of staff, technology assets, and financial resources to achieve organizational goals
Developed verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical and strategic information with clarity, precision, and influence at all organizational levels
Ability to build and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to drive organizational success
Benefits
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Company
State of Illinois
State of Illinois is the state governance platform of Illinois.
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