IT Chief Information Officer

The Chief Information Officer's primary responsibility is to align technology vision with business strategy by integrating company processes with the appropriate technologies. The Chief Information Officer is also responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing technology initiatives within the organization.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful applicant will be required to complete a background investigation and polygraph examination. Please review the ISP Drug Policy and ISP Grooming and Appearance Standards . 

Examples of Duties

Management

• Directs multiple projects through subordinate IT managers.
• Directs development and approves implementation of policies and procedures.
• Evaluates performance.
• Directs and monitors training activities.

Operational Management

• Ensures resources and organizational structure are operating effectively.
• Directs the integration of technology solutions across multiple units.
• Directs, develops, and presents to management various analyses and solutions.
• Develops and manages current and future budget plans for the areas managed, including prioritizing expenditures.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors for IT equipment and services.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of current industry trends, products, and services in information systems, processing equipment, and software.
  • Typically gained by a masters degree or higher in a related field OR a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant work experience in a related field OR at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Experience managing a professional information technology staff through subordinate supervisors;
  • Typically gained by at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Experience developing and controlling an operating budget;
  • Typically gained by at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing IT policies and procedures;
  • Typically gained by at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Experience advising top-level management regarding major IT matters;
  • Typically gained by at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Experience developing short-and long-range plans and assessing training needs.
  • Typically gained by at least four years of relevant work experience in a related field.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
 

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.