Chief Information Officer

Introduction
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your IT experience in a position that will positively impact the lives of Wisconsin residents?
We are seeking a dynamic IT executive to provide strategic direction and operational leadership to a diverse, dedicated, and talented team of IT professionals.
What we are looking for: We are seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to develop and implement enterprise Information Technology (IT) capabilities, services, and solutions for the Department of Health Services (DHS) in the Bureau of Information Technology Services (BITS).
Who are we: DHS is one of the largest and most diverse state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of $15 billion and 6,700 employees. DHS works to ensure access to individuals, families, and communities to achieve positive health outcomes in the areas of abuse prevention, mental health, public health, family care, long-term care, and much more. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin.
What we offer: As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including paid time off, low-cost insurance options, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country! The State of Wisconsin is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . DHS promotes professional growth and creates a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.
Where we are located: DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path. This position will be eligible for hybrid work options.
Position Summary
As Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will be responsible for recommending and implementing technology resource strategies, priorities and projects that best achieve the DHS and the state's strategic objectives. This role is the highest IT leadership role within DHS and is part of the leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Representing DHS in developing and implementing statewide initiatives with the Department of Administration (DOA) Division of Enterprise Technology (DET).
• Participating in, contributing to, and advocating for the department's success by bringing your knowledge and vision of IT, and DHS operations and business needs.
• Building relationships with leaders across the department and the state and creating connections to enable cost-effective and innovative solutions that achieve shared and independent business goals.
• Inspiring and leading a culture of reliable, customer-focused, health-related and business services that add value, solve problems, and enhance performance throughout the organization and the state.

The CIO manages a high-performing team and facilitates digital transformation, process automation, and system simplification. The scope of the CIO's responsibilities includes directing and supporting centralized and distributed IT staff, supporting the department's administrative functions, and supporting the IT functions that service seven state-owned facilities including clinical, security, rehabilitative services, benefits administration, and electronic health record functions.
Salary Information
The starting salary is up to $141,356 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Management Information Manager and is in pay schedule and range 70-01. A 24-month probationary period is required.
Job Details
All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience managing and directing IT services, including enterprise resource management or planning, and developing and executing vision and strategies for an organization of 200 or more employees.
• Experience supervising and managing staff working in a variety of IT functions (e.g., application development and integration, infrastructure/operations, IT helpdesk, data management, IT security, vendor management, cloud services, etc.) performing duties such as conducting performance evaluations, mentoring and coaching, reviewing and assigning work, hiring, administering discipline, etc.
• Experience providing project/program management oversight of IT projects for an organization of 200 or more employees. Duties may include providing project or program sponsorship, authorizing final approval of project artifacts such as charts, plans, or schedules, functioning as a Scrum Master or Product Owner, and ensuring accountability on organization success of projects, etc.

In addition, highly qualified will also have at least one of the following:

• Experience supervising or managing expert level IT professionals such as Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, or related role.
• Experience leading technology enabled business innovation. This may include leading organization-wide strategic technology planning, use of continuous improvement strategies, use of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, focus groups, etc.
• Experience with the design, development, and implementation of Enterprise Architecture. This may include business capability models, capability maturity models, creating an organizational-wide technology or security roadmap, convergence of business, application, data, and technical architecture maps, etc.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 page(s). For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .
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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, click here .
For technical assistance and general information, please see Commonly Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, applicants who apply by January 4 at 11:59pm will be eligible for first review.