Chief Information Officer - IDOL (SPSA Opt. 1)

Illinois LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois — Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to oversee IT services for the Illinois Department of Labor. The CIO will shape the technology vision and strategic direction, acting as the principal policy advisor on information technology matters.

Responsibilities include managing operations, supervising IT professionals, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards across large-scale systems.

Qualifications

• Four years of college in MIS, IT, CS, or related IT field.
• Four years of progressively responsible management experience in large IT organizations.
• Three years supervising IT professionals in large/complex organizations.
• Five years leading state-of-the-art large-scale IT operations.
• Five years developing IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with enterprise governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT services for the Illinois Department of Labor.
• Develop technology vision and strategic direction.
• Serve as principal policy advisor on IT matters.
• Manage IT operations and supervise IT professionals.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise IT standards.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Policy development

Education

Four-year IT degree

Job description

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The Department of Innovation and Technology seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead IT services for the Illinois Department of Labor. The CIO will develop technology vision and strategic direction, serve as principal policy advisor, manage operations, and supervise IT professionals while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college in management information systems, information technology, computer science, or related IT field
• Four years of progressively responsible management experience in large IT organizations
• Four years of professional experience in policymaking, strategic planning, and IT solutioning for large-scale systems
• Three years of supervisory experience managing IT professionals in large and complex organizations
• Five years of professional experience leading state-of-the-art large-scale IT operations
• Five years of experience in developing IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with enterprise governance