Chief Information Officer
US$151,500 – US$162,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Chief Information Officer- IDOC (SPSA Opt. 3)”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$151,500 – US$162,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer systems (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Job Requisition ID: 59479 Opening Date: 10/08/2026Closing Date: 10/23/2026Agency: Department of Innovation and TechnologyClass Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $151,700-$162,148/AnnuallyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: NoneMerit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: Sangamon**
Agency Contact:** Brittany Vespa - Brittany.Vespa2@Illinois.gov
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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 Information Officer (CIO) to lead our team supporting the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC). The CIO must possess in-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field and be highly proficient in the discipline of software development, project management, and team development. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. The selected candidate will apply data strategies, improve delivery, and continue to align with enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within the DOC CIO’s purview. Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control and executive team members is preferred. If you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply to join the DoIT Team!