FDC-CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER-70035926-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tallahassee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the Director of the Office of Information Technology for the Florida Department of Corrections, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. This senior management position is responsible for implementing large-scale IT projects and leading the department's technology modernization strategy. The CIO collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure the department's IT operations meet public safety needs and promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of the Office of Information Technology, reporting to the Chief of Staff.
• Implement large-scale IT projects and lead the department's information technology modernization strategy.
• Oversee daily IT operations to ensure mission-critical responsibilities are met.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve technology goals.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the IT department.
• Foster strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan for the annual legislative cycle, including bill reviews and budget requests.
• Utilize IT governance and develop a strong information security posture.
• Advise Department leadership on emerging technologies and digital trends.
• Coordinate and manage outsourced IT resources and vendors.
• Mentor and develop IT staff, conducting performance appraisals.
• Oversee the IT annual operating budget and approve technology purchases.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an executive IT management role.
• Strong emotional intelligence and management skills for effective leadership.
• Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale IT projects within strict timelines.
• Skilled in delivering high-level IT briefs to executives.
• Extensive expertise in IT applications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting, procurement, and business operations.
• Ability to travel 10-25%.

Nice-to-haves

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Information technology experience in both public/government and commercial sectors.
• Experience managing a CJIS Compliant organization.
• Experience with Microsoft-centric organizations and Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with State of Florida budgeting/procurement processes.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• CISM, CISSP, ACP, CSM, CEH, CPT, or CEPT Certifications.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for relocation expenses.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and holidays available on the first day of employment.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition and fees educational assistance per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Hospitalization insurance.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System including Pension Plan and Investment Plan.