Group Chief Information Officer - Government & Public ; SPSA Opt

Job Requisition
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/02/2026
Agency:
Department of Innovation and Technology
Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:
Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $14,583-$15,499/Monthly ($175,000-$185,988/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:
None
Merit Comp Code:
Excluded
- Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter

Location:

555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County:
Cook
Agency Contact:
Brittany Vespa
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Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.

Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Government & Public Employees (GPE) Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO) and principal policy formulating administrator for the total management process of the GPE Group supporting the Capital Development Board, Department of Revenue, Department of Lottery, Illinois Liquor Control Commission and Governor’s Office on Management & Budget.

In this role you will develop and implement policies and procedures for the long and short term strategic goals of the GPE Group consistent with DoIT’s mission. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10
  -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs
  -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Subject to management approval, serves as the Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO) and policy formulating official for the Government & Public Employees (GPE) Group for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Capital Development Board, Department of Revenue, Department of Lottery, Illinois Liquor Control Commission…