Strategic CIO — Enterprise Tech & Modernization Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a strategic Chief Information Officer to lead IT operations, enterprise systems, and modernization initiatives. You will align technology with agency missions, govern major projects, and coordinate with security and risk leaders to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires turning complex federal/state requirements into effective systems, while guiding data strategy, analytics, and cross‑agency information sharing for mission impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT strategic planning and policy development for enterprise apps and systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, and modernizing legacy systems.
• Proven track record leading large, cross‑functional technology programs with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to translate requirements from executives and agencies into effective tech solutions.
• Experience with multi‑cloud, on‑premises, data governance, and data sharing standards.
• Strong communication skills to present to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for IT operations and modernization.
• Oversee enterprise architecture, systems development, governance, and major IT projects.
• Collaborate with CISO and risk leaders to align tech with security and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize investments within funding constraints and governance structures.
• Lead data strategy, analytics, and interoperability across agencies and partners.

Skills

IT strategic planning

Enterprise architecture

Project management

SDLC/DevSecOps

Large programs leadership

Cloud environments

Data governance

Risk management

Executive communication

AI governance

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a strategic Chief Information Officer to lead IT operations, enterprise systems, and modernization initiatives. You will align technology with agency missions, govern major projects, and coordinate with security and risk leaders to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires turning complex federal/state requirements into effective systems, while guiding data strategy, analytics, and cross‑agency information sharing for mission impact.