Chief Information Officer - Information Systems Director

** Working Title** :  
** Chief Information Officer*
* ** Job Class:
Information Systems Director*
* ** Agency:
Minnesota State Lottery*
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** Job :
** 94555

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* Location:

** Roseville

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary:
** Unlimited

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** Who May Apply:
** Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted:
** 06/03/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 06/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
** Minnesota State Lottery / Lottery - Managerial

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** Division/Unit:
** Information Technology

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** Work Shift/

Work Hours:

** Primarily Days / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work:
** Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Occasionally

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** Salary Range:**  $60.57 - $86.69 / hourly; $126,470 - $181,009 / annually

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** Classified Status:
** Classified

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** FLSA** :
Exempt
-Executive

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700/)  **:
** Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the executive leader responsible for all information technology functions at the Minnesota State Lottery. This position provides expert guidance to agency leadership on resource procurement, system standards, information access, and long-range IT planning. The CIO ensures that all information systems effectively support the Lottery's mission, business plan, and operational objectives.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO plays an integral role in shaping the agency's strategic direction through innovative and secure use of technology. The CIO is accountable for planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining the Lottery's information systems, managing the IT Department, ensuring cybersecurity readiness, and representing the agency in interagency initiatives and committees.

Responsibilities include:

+ Provide executive IT leadership, build strategic partnerships, and lead, motivate, and develop IT staff.

+ Develop and implement long- and short-term IT strategies, standards, and governance aligned with the Lottery's business goals.

+ Oversee all IT operations, including infrastructure, development, information security, support and project prioritization.

+ Ensure cybersecurity, system integrity, and preparedness for disaster recovery and business continuity.

+ Manage the IT budget, resources, and staffing to support agency priorities and effective technology delivery.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year of each job._*
* To qualify, you much meet each one of the following:

Five (5) years administrative experience (CIO-level or equivalent) managing organization-wide information systems, security technology, operations, and disaster recovery.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience or managerial experience which include oversight of staff (e.g., selection, orientation, training, coaching, performance management, etc.)

+ Ability to plan strategically sufficient to visualize and articulate long-range goals and needs, to provide direction and support to project teams, and to facilitate the planning and development process to integrate IT governance, Agency and Statewide missions and goals.

+ Ability to communicate effectively to delegate work, build relationships, and report unit progress to executive leadership

+ Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

* A Master's degree in Information Technology or a related field substitutes for 18 months of experience, OR a related…