Deputy Chief Information Officer - Information Technology

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Coconino County is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Information Technology Department. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Deputy CIO serves as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, helping shape the County's technology vision and strategy.

We are looking for a collaborative and approachable leader who builds trust, develops staff, and creates high-performing teams while staying connected to the people doing the work. The successful candidate will bring a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and practical leadership. They will be comfortable asking difficult questions, delegating effectively and reviewing outcomes, challenging assumptions, and making sound decisions to ensure the County's technology can meet both current and future needs.

The Deputy CIO will lead and oversee the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, digital transformation, enterprise business applications, cloud services, datacenter operations, telecommunications, disaster recovery, infrastructure modernization, and other strategic technology initiatives supporting more than 1,900 employees across more than 35 County departments. As one of two Deputy Chief Information Officers, this position works collaboratively with the CIO, fellow Deputy CIO, CISO, IT Managers, and County leadership to establish strategic priorities, lead enterprise technology initiatives, and deliver reliable, resilient, and customer-focused technology services.

This collaborative leadership model reflects Coconino County's commitment to investing in technology as a strategic business partner. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence County-wide technology decisions, mentor future leaders, build strong partnerships across the organization, and help shape the future of local government technology while improving how Coconino County serves its employees, residents, and communities.

Work Arrangement:
This is an in-office position. Limited remote work may be authorized on an occasional basis, subject to operational needs, and requires prior approval from the Deputy Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Officer.

Background Requirement:
This position will require the successful completion of a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprint and background clearance within 90 days of employment; this must be maintained throughout employment.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: walking; working with and around other staff and County employees; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand-wrist) for keyboarding; vision-acuity (near) for monitoring PC screen data;
Color vision necessary for working with color coded cables; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for communicating with staff and customers; touch (finger dexterity) for keyboarding;
Environmental hazards include electrical hazards associated with working with computers, servers and circuits, and potential for falls from ladders.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise information technology.

• A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), or a closely related field
• Three years of experience in a senior leadership or executive management role overseeing multiple technology disciplines
• Professional certifications such as Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant executive and technology certifications
• Preference will be given to candidates with executive leadership experience in county or municipal government, experience leading enterprise digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, and experience presenting technology strategies, capital investments, and budget recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards

This position is At-Will. This position is exempt from overtime.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part-time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Working Knowledge of:

• Enterprise technology strategy, governance, digital transformation, and alignment of technology initiatives with organizational priorities
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), enterprise business applications, cloud computing, datacenter operations, telecommunications, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization
• Public sector budgeting, procurement, contract administration, technology…