Chief Technology Officer #W5400

Chief Technology Officer

The Virginia Department of Social Services has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the Chief Technology Officer!! The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Administration and leads and oversees the strategic vision, planning, development, and execution of technology strategies for the Virginia Department of Social Services. The CTO is responsible for assessing the needs of and strengthening partnerships between the agency's Technology Services Division, Local Departments of Social Services, vendors, external technology providers, and other internal and external stakeholders. The CTO ensures that the agency's technology vision, strategy, and resources are aligned with the agency's organizational goals. This is a key executive position that advises and collaborates with executive leaders on the agency's technology and major technology issues and identifies, evaluates, and recommends new technologies, tools, and resources to enhance both customer-facing and internal platforms. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will provide direct support to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Administration, Executive Team, Technology Services Division Leadership, Local Departments of Social Services partners, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive Information Technology knowledge and experience to include experience in a senior-level IT leadership role, leading and managing large scale projects and budgets, while working with Executive leadership and stakeholders to provide oversight and management to IT and project teams. Experience in developing and executing technology strategies in complex organizational environments by navigating multiple stakeholder groups, decision making processes, and contributing factors including timelines, fiscal impacts, risk, and potential outcomes. Leadership experience in leading change, driving results, and leading people, ideally through the transition of legacy systems to modern solutions, performance management, and cultural transformation. KSA's and / or Competencies required to successfully perform the work : Strong understanding of databases, software development, machine learning, cloud computing, and user experience design. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex strategic technology initiatives that align with organizational goals. Strong knowledge of technology trends, industry best practices, and technology innovations. Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills. Exceptional project management and organization skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior-level leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.

Leading Change - The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to establish a direction for the division and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People - The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven - The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying functional and technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen - The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions - The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, or nonprofit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals.

Additional Considerations

Commonwealth of Virginia IT leadership experience.