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 at the Florida Department of Corrections, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. This senior management role is responsible for leading the department's IT modernization strategy, overseeing daily IT operations, and implementing large-scale IT projects to ensure public safety in Florida. The CIO will also manage relationships with stakeholders and promote a culture of high performance within the IT department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of the Office of Information Technology, reporting to the Chief of Staff.
• Implement large-scale IT projects and spearhead the Department's IT 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 various stakeholders including agency partners and policymakers.
• Successfully implement high visibility projects in accordance with industry standards.
• Plan for the annual legislative cycle, including bill reviews and budget requests for IT initiatives.
• 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.
• Communicate with Department leadership to establish IT priorities and operational planning.
• Mentor and develop IT staff, conducting performance appraisals.
• Oversee the IT annual operating budget and approve technology purchases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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, or CPT 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.