Chief Information Officer

King William County is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing the organization’s digital future. The CIO provides visionary leadership in technology, data, cybersecurity, and innovation, ensuring that information systems serve as a catalyst for growth, operational excellence, resilience, and competitive advantage. Reports to the County Administrator.

Develop and execute a forward-looking enterprise technology and digital transformation strategy aligned with county mission, vision, and long-term objectives; anticipate emerging trends (e.g., artificial intelligence, automation, cloud evolution, cybersecurity, data ecosystems) and position the county for proactive adoption; establish technology as a strategic enabler of business model innovation, customer experience, and operational scalability.

Promote a citywide culture of innovation by aligning technology initiatives with the County’s strategic goals; lead the development of a robust data governance framework; and promote the ethical use of data and AI to drive insights, improve decision‑making, and ensure accountability.

Responsible for the overall management and strategic vision of the department including budget development and monitoring; ensure purchasing and financial transactions are properly conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience to include employees, residents, County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors; perform and oversee employee evaluations; promote continuous improvement learning and upskilling in emerging technologies; and foster strong cross‑functional collaboration between IT and county departments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Information Technology – Comprehensive knowledge of modern methods, concepts, practices, and principles related to the architecture, design and integration of information systems and software applications. Knowledge of multiple computer languages, smart county principles, and digital equity.

Public Administration – Thorough knowledge of government policies specifically related to strategic planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating local government operations.

Leadership – Comprehensive knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operations. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership.

Management of Personnel – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Knowledge of personnel recruitment, selection and the use of human resources information systems.

Customer Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Performance Management – Monitoring/assessing performance of other individuals, or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action. Motivating, developing, teaching, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze and evaluate complex situations and then to research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to the situation. Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Judgment/Decision Making – Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Interpersonal Relationship – Maintains high morale among all department employees. Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and…