Chief Information Officer - Information Systems Director

Chief Information Officer

Job Class:
Information Systems Director

Agency:
Minnesota State Lottery

Job

Location:

Roseville

Telework Eligible:
Yes

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 06/23/2026

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

Division/Unit:
Information Technology

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Primarily Days / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Days of Work:
Monday
- Friday

Travel Required:

Occasionally

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

Classified Status:
Classified

FLSA:
Exempt
-Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
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.

• 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.

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 must 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 Bachelor's degree substitutes for one year of experience, OR a related Associate's degree substitutes for six months of experience.

The MN Lottery will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

• Experience with statewide information policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Knowledge of state procurement laws and procedures, specification preparation and bid evaluation, request for proposal preparation and evaluation, software evaluation and procurement and budgeting.
• Experience in project management, process improvement, and change management.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems by bringing forth mutually acceptable solutions within the parameters of budget, staffing, and technology limitations.

• The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.
• The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a…