General Government IT DC Chief Information Officer (Information Technology Executive 4)

State of Pennsylvania

$133K — $186K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nine years in IT with three years in a managerial role and a bachelor's degree;
  • Thirteen years in IT with three years in a managerial role;
  • Equivalent combination of experience and training with three years in a managerial role;
  • Six years of establishing executive-level partnerships supporting tech strategy;
  • Six years of leading organizational transformation in technology delivery;
  • Experience managing enterprise technology portfolios and budgets;
  • Proven ability to implement modern technology delivery practices.

Responsibilities

  • Guide technology strategy and digital services for supported agencies.
  • Direct customer support, application development, and service management.
  • Collaborate on cybersecurity to safeguard systems and data.
  • Oversee data services and technology performance metrics.
  • Manage technology budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
  • Promote staff training and develop a customer-focused culture.

Benefits

  • Multiple health plans including coverage for vision and dental.
  • Competitive wages and financial wellness initiatives.
  • Generous paid leave benefits, including vacations and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.
Full Job Description
Salary: $133,810.00 - $186,309.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA GG ITDC
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01724
Position Number: 50533451
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST13
Bureau / Division Code: 00812400
Bureau / Division: OA GG ITDC
Worksite Address: 555 Walnut Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: Matthew Zyroll
Contact Phone: 717.836.3503
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
As a Delivery Center Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the General Government Delivery Center, you will direct technology strategy that helps agencies serve the public more effectively. You will oversee digital services, cybersecurity coordination, customer support, and major modernization efforts. This role brings meaningful challenges and the opportunity to shape the future of public technology. Become part of a team committed to high-quality service and continuous improvement.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides executive leadership for technology systems, digital services, and operational support that help agencies meet their missions. The role focuses on aligning technology investments with strategic needs while improving service delivery and user experience. As a Delivery Center Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the General Government Delivery Center, you will perform the following duties:
  • Technology Leadership: Guide technology strategy, digital services, and operational planning for supported agencies
  • Service Delivery Oversight: Direct application development, product delivery, customer support, and service management functions
  • Cybersecurity Coordination: Collaborate with security experts to protect systems, data, and digital platforms
  • Data and Portfolio Governance: Oversee data services, technology portfolios, and performance measures for key initiatives
  • Financial and Vendor Management: Manage budgets, technology contracts, and vendor relationships effectively
  • Workforce Development: Support staff training and promote a user-centered, customer-focused service culture

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days in office and two days telework. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Nine years of professional information technology experience that includes three years in a managerial capacity and a bachelor's degree; or
  • Thirteen years of professional information technology experience that includes three years in a managerial capacity; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years in a managerial capacity.

Additional Requirements:
  • You must have six years or more of experience establishing and maintaining executive-level partnerships across business units, technology organizations, vendors, and stakeholders to support technology strategy, demonstrated through measurable improvements in service delivery.
  • You must have six or more years of experience leading organizational or operational transformation initiatives that modernized technology delivery practices, operating models, governance, or service delivery processes.
  • You must have experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams responsible for application delivery, infrastructure, customer support, cybersecurity, and other enterprise technology functions.
  • You must have three or more years of experience implementing modern technology delivery practices, such as product management, agile delivery, user-centered design, service management, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement.
  • You must have ten or more years of experience leading cross-functional teams or technology organizations by coordinating resources, resolving organizational issues, and managing competing priorities to achieve strategic objectives.
  • You must have six or more years of experience managing enterprise technology portfolios, programs, and digital products involving multiple business units or agencies.
  • You must have three or more years of experience developing, managing, or overseeing technology budgets, investment planning, or financial governance for enterprise technology services.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:
  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.


How to Apply:
  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:
  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in a managerial capacity?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

How many years of full-time professional information technology experience do you possess?
  • 9 years or more
  • 8 but less than 9 years
  • 7 but less than 8 years
  • 6 but less than 7 years
  • 5 but less than 6 years
  • 4 but less than 5 years
  • 3 but less than 4 years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than a year
  • None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in information technology?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • 30 credits or more
  • Less than 30 credits
  • None

06

Additional Requirement - Do you have six years or more of experience establishing and maintaining executive-level partnerships across business units, technology organizations, vendors, and stakeholders to support technology strategy, demonstrated through measurable improvements in service delivery?
  • Yes
  • No

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
08

Additional Requirement - Do you have six or more years of experience leading organizational or operational transformation initiatives that modernized technology delivery practices, operating models, governance, or service delivery processes?
  • Yes
  • No

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
10

Additional Requirement - Do you have experience leading multidisciplinary tec

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