Salary: $230,992.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GOVELECT_OITCIOED_ESW11.04.26
Department: Office of the Governor
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information: [redacted] HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
Department InformationThe Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a full-service enterprise provider of information technology and communications services with approximately 1000 hardworking and dedicated employees. Our work powers the state and serves Colorado's counties, residents, businesses, and visitors. From increasing digital government services through the award-winning myColorado™ app to keeping state systems secure and operational, we are improving government services and making Colorado a leader in tech. In fact, according to a recent study, Our Mission: To provide secure digital services that put Coloradans first.
Description of JobDepartment: Office of the Governor; Governor's Office of Information Technology
Position Title: CIO and Executive Director
Summary of Functions: The Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Information Technology is the Governor's technology advisor and leads the implementation of the Governor's technology vision. The Executive Director is part of the Governor's Cabinet and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the office and for ensuring the consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Build and enhance relationships with all stakeholders including the Governor and Cabinet, Coloradans, state agency customers, state employees, the Colorado General Assembly, and vendors to ensure business needs are met and exceeded, thereby improving transparency and customer satisfaction
- Ensure that the office has a long-range vision and strategy that achieves its mission, and ensure consistent and timely progress toward that mission
- Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans with leaders and staff
- Enhance the office's image and the state's technology posture by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations
- Develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting the office's mission
- Build and cultivate a high-performing team through effective leadership focused on recruiting and retaining top talent and providing guidance, coaching, and development to direct reports
- Create, approve, and implement business plans to attain office objectives
- Direct and oversee the office's budget through sound fiscal management practices that anticipate operating within the approved budget, ensure maximum resource utilization, and maintain the organization in a positive financial position
- Administer the office's operations effectively, including ensuring adherence to all laws governing its work
- Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people
- Brief the Governor on all relevant policy and technology issues arising from state and federal legislative activities
- Build a good relationship with the General Assembly and serve as the point person for directing the office's response to proposed legislation that may impact the office's operations
- Establish and promote statewide technology, architecture, and security standards, and ensure that they are met
- Provide statewide vision and leadership in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting state-of-the-art enterprise technology, information, and infrastructure to deliver an outstanding user experience
- Encourage a culture of innovation by implementing emerging technologies and approaches
- Lead the use of AI by state agency customers to improve quality and efficiency of government operations and services
- Ensure a robust cybersecurity plan is implemented to protect against and deflect risks
- Keep systems operating, information flowing, applications running, and technology advancing, securely and efficiently
Organizational Relationships: Governor's Chief of Staff, Chief Performance Officer; Joint Technology Committee; Department of Personnel & Administration; Office of State Planning and Budgeting; Colorado Broadband Office; Statewide Internet Portal Authority
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsPreferred Education/Experience:- Five or more years of executive-level organizational leadership experience, including significant responsibility for:
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and financial management (for organizations or divisions with budgets of more than $50 million per year)
- Operational management and process improvement
- Building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders with varying perspectives and interestsPlanning, implementing, executing, and evaluating the success of special projects
- Leading day-to-day program and service delivery
- Demonstrated track record building and leading high-performing teams, including work related to organizational culture and leadership development
- A track record as a highly collaborative professional who can drive partnership, alignment, and communication across functional lines
- Ten years or more of experience overseeing the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of major technology projects for an organization
- Ten years or more of experience overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programs and customer service delivery of an organization
Preferred Qualifications- Ten or more years of executive-level experience, ideally as a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or Chief Technology Officer
- Technical expertise and professional experience in one or more of the following areas: software engineering, IT administration, enterprise service management, or cybersecurity
Conditions of employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed
Supplemental InformationHOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Benefits The State of Colorado offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:
- PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
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