Deputy Chief Information Officer

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At the Oregon Public Defense Commission, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values integrity, excellence, innovation, accountability, and equity. We seek talented professionals who are passionate about public service and advancing access to justice for all Oregonians.

• This announcement is for 1, Limited Duration / Full Time, Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) and will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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  position is expected to last through the end ofthe current biennium (June 30, 2027). The position is currently established as a limited duration position, with a request for permanent funding having been submitted for consideration. Policy Option Package 101 is requesting permanent funding for this position starting in the 2027 – 2029 Biennium. If permanent funding is approved and the position is converted, the individual hired into the limited duration position will assume the permanent position.

• This is a hybrid position and will require the employee to be in office 2-3 days/week.

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:$9,232 - $13,641

About the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC)

The Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) is an agency governed by a 13-member commission appointed by the Governor, which serves as the governing body for Oregon’s public defense system. The Commission provides policy direction and oversight for the administration of the system. The legal services provided by OPDC represent an essential component of Oregon’s public safety system.

OPDC negotiates contracts with trial-level public defense providers and administers and distributes funds for representation and related services for cases during the biennium for criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment cases. The Agency provides compliance and oversight to the trial community providers through quality assurance practices, training, and education.

Financial Services processes all expenses related to representation in public defense cases. The Appellate Division provides direct legal representation in the state appellate courts in criminal cases, juvenile dependency and termination of parental rights cases, and parole cases. Other services in the Agency include Data Collection and Analysis, General Counsel, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Internal Audit, and Policy Development.

OPDC is dedicated to ensuring high-quality legal representation for individuals who are constitutionally entitled to counsel. OPDC works to strengthen Oregon's public defense system through direct representation, statewide coordination, oversight, policy development, and collaboration with justice system partners.

What You’ll Do

As the Deputy CIO
, you will be responsible for managing internal data governance in accordance with statewide policy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage a data governance program within the agency.

• IT Management

• Create and submit a biennial Data Governance Plan to the State Chief Data Officer every even-numbered year.

• Lead data steward duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position works closely with staff, leadership, and stakeholders to support OPDC’s mission and strategic goals.

A complete position description, including duties, responsibilities, and working conditions, is available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in management, business…