Chief Information Officer; CIO

The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Missouri, you will serve as the principal technology leader, visionary, and executive director of the Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD). In this Division Director capacity, you will shape and drive the overarching strategic vision and digital transformation for statewide IT operations. Leading an elite organization of 900+ IT professionals across multiple enterprise domains, including Cyber Security, Cloud Platforms, AI, Enterprise Architecture, Data Center Management, Network Operations, Application Development, End User Support, IT Contracts & Vendor Management, and Project Management & Oversight, you will ensure the delivery of secure, modern, resilient, and customer‑centric technology solutions for state agencies and the citizens & businesses of Missouri.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Statewide Strategic Vision: Establish, direct, and implement the long‑term statewide IT strategic plans that align technology initiatives with state priorities and agency missions (based on governance & interaction with the Governor’s Office, OA Commissioner’s Office, Cabinet Directors, and MO Legislature).
• Executive Leadership & Governance: Oversee all operations of OA-ITSD, leading a large, comprehensive organization of IT professionals to ensure the reliable, secure, and efficient delivery of technology services statewide.
• Cabinet‑Level Advisory: Serve as the principal technology advisor to the Governor, Cabinet members, legislative bodies, and agency directors regarding technology policy, funding, and modernizations.
• Digital Transformation & Innovation: Champion state‑level innovation by identifying and deploying emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud services, and data integration platforms—to optimize public services.
• Enterprise Financial Stewardship: Command executive oversight of the multi‑million‑dollar statewide IT budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate forecasting & budgeting, and exemplary stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
• Cybersecurity & Threat Mitigation: Direct the state's security posture, ensuring the implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks, data protection, and tested business continuity plans.
• IT Contracts & Vendor Management: Drive high‑value IT procurement processes and identify needed contract protections and incentives by partnering with the state’s Procurement and Legal departments.
• Interagency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Facilitate strong partnerships and align business strategy across diverse state departments to eliminate operational silos and promote cohesive enterprise‑wide technology solutions.
• Delivery Excellence: Establish and enhance performance metrics and utilize transparent dashboard reporting to continually evaluate deliverables and ensure scope realization for each project’s stakeholders.
• Culture & Talent Management: Cultivate a high‑performing, cooperative, and inclusive workforce within ITSD, mentoring senior leadership (including the Deputy CIO) and prioritizing professional development.
• Policy Enforcement & Advocacy: Draft and enforce statewide IT guidelines, policies, and compliance structures to meet all federal, state, audit, and other regulatory mandates.
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