Chief Information Officer - CDB (SPSA Opt. 3)

Job Requisition ID :   50028

Posting Date :   09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 09 / 29 / 2025

​Agency :   Department of Innovation and Technology

Class Title :  SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070

Skill Option :   Management Information System / Data Processing / Telecommunications

Bilingual Option :   None

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $10,482-$11,348 / Month ($125,780-$136,175 / Annually)

Job Type : Salaried

Category :  Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code :   None

Merit Comp Code :  Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a  DETAILED Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)  to the  MY DOCUMENTS  section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

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.

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 Capital Development Board (CDB). The CIO should have 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 must 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 CDB CIOs purview. Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control and executive team members is highly preferred. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including :

• 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

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link :   https : / / www2.illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

NOTE : Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

Work Hours :   Monday-Friday 8 : 30AM-5 : 00PM

Work Location :  401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706

Agency Contact : Brittany Vespa

Brittany.Vespa2@Illinois.gov

Posting Group : Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Revolving Door :

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430 / 5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Statement of Economic Interests :

This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses :