Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer; SPSA Opt

Overview

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). The CAIO acts as the Agency’s principal executive and policy-making official for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The successful incumbent will stay abreast of the most recent developments in AI/ML to develop and implement an AI roadmap, catalog algorithms, and coordinate with key stakeholders.

The CAIO will lead the strategic adoption and responsible deployment of AI/ML across DoIT’s statutory agencies, driving innovation, enhancing public services, and ensuring the ethical use of these technologies. The CAIO will establish and lead a new Office of the CAIO, building a center of excellence that will define and execute the State's comprehensive AI strategy. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. Bilingual skills are welcome.

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Job Requisition :52208

Posting Date: 12/11/2025
Closing Date: 01/05/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRAT - 40070
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $160,000-$200,000/Annually
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon or Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), acting as the Agency’s principal executive and policy-making official for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

The successful incumbent will stay abreast of the most recent developments in AI/ML to develop and implement an AI roadmap, catalog algorithms, and coordinate with key stakeholders. This position will also draft and ensure compliance…