Chief Information Technology Officer

$101,657 - $160,000/Yr

Mississippi Library Commission

Full-time - Senior

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) for the Mississippi Division of Medicaid is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and strategic execution of the agency's information technology function. This role aims to enhance the efficiency of services delivered to vulnerable populations in Mississippi by aligning IT solutions with state and federal mandates, ensuring effective governance of IT controls, and managing resources and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and oversight of the Division of Medicaid's information technology function.
• Foster a culture that promotes the effective use of technology in a large government organization.
• Ensure alignment of technical architecture and solutions with state and federal mandates and agency needs.
• Maintain effective governance of IT controls.
• Manage resources, projects, programs, capital investments, risks, and budget to deliver quality service.
• Collaborate with IT organization and agency leadership.
• Create and facilitate a joint business area/IT governance process for IT investments.
• Establish ongoing communication regarding IT financial performance and value.
• Promote understanding of data and analytics to maximize impact for business and customers.
• Create service-level agreements (SLAs) and assist in their enforcement.
• Develop and maintain continual improvement programs and projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of various IT systems.
• History of solving problems and delivering solutions within a team.
• Ability to adapt to new information and changing conditions.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to public trust and responsibility.
• Good understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and business operations.
• Solid understanding of Medicaid and/or health insurance operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 10-12+ years of IT experience in multiple functions and leadership roles.
• Experience in an administrative, professional capacity related to agency responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience in coordinating various functions.