Chief Information Officer (01403) - (24142536)
This first review of applications will be October 1, 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
- Resume: Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.
For a complete job description, please email opi.careers@mt.gov.
Why you would enjoy working here: Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
- Work/life balance
- Family friendly
- Dedicated and caring colleagues
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public service loan forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview:
The CIO is responsible for leading the Data and Information Technology (IT) Division at the Office of Public Instruction (OPI), ensuring its work aligns with OPI’s goals while providing essential support to OPI staff, school districts, educators, students, and families. This role oversees critical services such as IT and data security, systems development, OPI application support, data collection systems, data analysis, database management, computer networking, server administration, desktop support, information storage, and web development. The Division manages OPI’s IT hardware and software, ensures security and backup for OPI data systems, and provides technical support to both OPI users and school districts. Additionally, the Division administers the Computers for Schools program (§ 18-6-101, MCA), distributing surplus computer equipment from state agencies for use in classrooms across the state.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):
- Advanced knowledge of IT technology and services, including systems development, cloud computing, cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise architecture, and emerging technology trends (AI, ML, data analytics).
- In-depth understanding of IT governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and risk management, ensuring alignment of technology with business objectives.
- Skilled in financial management related to IT budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and resource allocation to optimize investments in technology.
- Knowledge of change management methodologies for integrating technology across OPI, minimizing disruption, and fostering adoption.
- Supervisory and leadership skills, including talent management, succession planning, and cultivating high-performing teams.
- Strong leadership and vision.
- Knowledge of project management concepts and methods.
- Skilled in verbal and written communication, superior customer service skills, and collaborative problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Skill to establish workable solutions to complex problems; provide leadership and direct the work of others; motivate and evaluate subordinate staff.
- Ability to work with confidential information, interpreting laws, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to exemplify competence, continual development of leadership effectiveness, and qualities of character.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
- BS/BA in information systems, computer engineering, computer science, or related field
- 10 or more years of job-related work experience
- 5 or more years of senior supervision experience.
- Other combinations of education and experience will be considered case-by-case.
Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the PERS retirement system.
Salary: $60.69 - $60.69 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Office of Public Instruction
Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Sep 17, 2024, 6:45:17 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: Human Resources | Contact Email: opi.careers@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-2673
