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Working Title: Chief Information Officer
Job Class: Information Systems Director
Agency: Secretary of State
- Job ID : 84663
- Location : St. Paul
- Telework Eligible : Yes (hybrid)
- Full/Part Time : Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 03/11/2025
- Closing Date : 04/01/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Secretary of State / Sec of State-Managerial
- Division/Unit : Secretary of State 22 / Office of Secretary of State
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : Limited
- Salary Range: $59.67 - $85.41 / hourly; $124,590 - $178,336 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer to provide strategic direction and oversight of OSS IT and cybersecurity.
The OSS administers critical programs, with integral IT components, that impact Minnesotans in all 87 counties. The CIO oversees four IT teams including elections systems development, business services development, infrastructure and security, and a central projects development team that serves Safe at Home, a statewide address confidentiality program. The Chief Information Security Officer and a Systems Architect also report to the CIO for a total of six direct reports. The CIO will ensure that the OSS is providing modern, secure, and accessible IT systems for Minnesotans now and into the future. This position will drive the planning, operations, and culture for the IT functions of the OSS. The CIO will set future direction, goals and priorities for IT and cybersecurity work and provide a whole-of-office approach to IT in determining project prioritization.
As the senior IT leader, the CIO must have strong executive leadership skills, strategic vision, timely execution, and be a skillful communicator. This ensures a strong and productive working relationship with senior leadership and OSS IT staff. This position will provide and evaluate IT operations, and services across the divisions of the OSS and ensure cybersecurity collaboration and synchronization.
This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience working in a leadership role that includes managing and leading professional staff, programs, and operations, preferably in the IT field. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience must include oversight of staff (e.g. selection, training, coaching, performance management, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or related field of study. Or, equivalent work experience of 10 or more years working in an IT leadership role.
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following:
- Experience in or knowledge of public sector information technology planning, development, procurement, and maintenance of operations.
- Knowledge of application lifecycle management, including waterfall and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of cloud-based applications and services.
- Experience managing and leading multiple teams across varied lines of service.
- Knowledge of and extensive project management experience.
- Knowledge of and/or experience with government systems, procurement, statutes, and rules relating to information technology.
- Experience working with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department of Homeland Security, or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- Experience managing complex projects of related to customer facing applications.
- Ability to research, interpret or develop policies and procedures affecting the Office.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Driver's License Check
- Other Mandated Checks
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
