Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer

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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 with AI/ML standards. 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!

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top‑tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 - 25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre‑tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

• Subject to administrative approval and reporting to the Deputy Secretary, serves as DoIT’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), acting as the Agency’s principal executive and policy‑making official for AI and machine learning (ML).
• Inventories, classifies, and maintains line‑of‑sight over AI/ML algorithms in use by DoIT and related agencies, including algorithms used by agency‑contracted vendors.
• Serves as official agency spokesperson and subject‑matter expert (SME) on behalf of the DoIT Deputy Secretary to internal and external entities, including all client agencies, on AI and ML matters and policies.
• Develops and implements DoIT’s Artificial Intelligence Roadmap to align DoIT’s use of AI/ML with its strategic priorities, security needs, values, and opportunities.
• Coordinates with a wide array of key stakeholders to ensure broad alignment and responsible AI/ML adoption across the State, including AI trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Directs and leads the State's commitment to Responsible AI by developing, communicating, and enforcing a unified set of AI/ML standards and policies across DoIT’s statutory agencies and collaborating with relevant counter­parts.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by…