IT MODERNIZATION LEADER - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
Job Location:

Address:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85043
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $144,00.00 Grade: 30 Closing Date: 7/28/26

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking a visionary CIO to lead our enterprise modernization. This is a unique opportunity for a builder to design a secure, future-ready IT ecosystem that directly empowers our mission through innovation, strategic governance, and people-first leadership.

Modernize Enterprise Infrastructure: Lead the end-to-end transformation of legacy systems into secure, scalable, and integrated digital platforms.

Champion Ethical Innovation: Drive responsible AI adoption, predictive analytics, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Lead with Impact: Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.

Architect Resilient Governance: Establish robust IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and risk management frameworks that ensure strict regulatory compliance.

Strategize & Execute: Translate complex organizational requirements into actionable, budget-conscious roadmaps that deliver measurable, long-term outcomes.

Job Duties:

Your Contribution:

-Provide executive leadership for enterprise IT vision and modernization strategy.
-Set IT policies, standards, governance, and enterprise architecture to ensure interoperability and consistent delivery.
-Assess current environments and prioritize modernization to improve reliability and security.
-Drive adoption of modern platforms, including responsible AI, with ethical oversight, risk management, and compliance.
-Ensure enterprise digital services are secure by design and maintain operational resilience.
-Define measurable goals, KPIs, and executive reporting for modernization outcomes.
-Lead, mentor, and develop IT leaders and staff to foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
-Coordinate cross-functional and interagency efforts to align priorities and improve execution.
-Oversee enterprise applications, systems, and network/telecommunications operations, maintenance, and modernization.
-Support RFPs and procurement for acquisitions and major enhancements.
-Manage multiple modernization initiatives in coordination with AZ agencies and external stakeholders.
-Plan and manage the IT budget; optimize costs while balancing modernization and mission needs.
-Serve as ADCRR IT delegate to committees, task forces, and executive working groups.
-Support on-state business and other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

-IT modernization, cloud/hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
-AI frameworks, predictive analytics, automation, ethical AI, and AI governance.
-Cybersecurity, IT compliance, and organizational IT policies.
-Budgeting/fiscal procedures, vendor and contract management.
-Ability to lead transformation, integrate AI solutions, evaluate technologies, and implement cybersecurity measures.
-Ability to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risk, and resolve complex technology issues.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent or Masters degree in a related field.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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