Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years or 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.

Job ID: 84663

Application Deadline 04/01/2025

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