DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER) - UNCLASSIFIED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Governor's Technology Office (GTO) is responsible for the planning and leadership of IT policy and strategy within the executive branch and the leadership of operational units to achieve its vision of becoming a trusted collaborative partner to state agencies and empowering the state by maximizing the value, security, and availability of enterprise technology services. The GTO is comprised of the agency's executive leadership, its direct support staff, and the Enterprise Architecture group. The Enterprise Architecture group manages the Technology Investment Notification and Cloud Investment Notification processes for state agencies as part of its charter to create a statewide technology strategy and architecture. The State Chief Information Officer is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

This position serves as a senior statewide IT leader responsible for advancing enterprise technology strategy, governance, and modernization efforts across executive branch agencies. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the role translates strategic vision into coordinated statewide initiatives, ensures alignment of IT investments with enterprise priorities, and strengthens cross-agency collaboration. The position oversees enterprise architecture, portfolio and project management, innovation initiatives, and statewide data governance efforts while promoting secure, resilient, and efficient technology operations.

Essential Qualifications

• Lead and direct statewide IT strategy implementation in alignment with the CIO’s vision and enterprise priorities.
  
• Oversee enterprise architecture, ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable technology platforms across agencies.
  
• Provide strategic oversight of the statewide IT portfolio to align investments with business value and long-term modernization goals.
  
• Guide large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including legacy system modernization and emerging technology adoption.
  
• Identify and mitigate enterprise technology risks in coordination with cybersecurity leadership.
  
• Advance statewide data governance practices and support enterprise data management maturity.
  
• Lead project and portfolio teams to deliver initiatives on scope, schedule, and strategic alignment.
  
• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration and governance structures to promote coordination and shared solutions.
  
• Communicate complex technical initiatives clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Promote workforce development, succession planning, and continuous learning within statewide IT teams.
  

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Translate the CIO’s strategic vision into actionable statewide initiatives.
• Lead governance committees, working groups, and strategic staff to execute enterprise IT plans.
• Promote modernization and digital transformation across state agencies.

Enterprise Portfolio & Project Oversight

• Oversee statewide IT portfolio management to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Lead portfolio and project management teams to deliver initiatives on scope, schedule, and strategic objectives.
• Promote integration and interoperability across agency systems.

Enterprise Architecture & Standards

• Direct the enterprise architecture function to develop and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT architectures.
• Establish and enforce statewide technology standards and design frameworks.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Identify, assess, and recommend emerging technologies that improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and security.
• Evaluate solutions for measurable impact and statewide scalability.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with executive branch leadership and agency IT teams.
• Communicate complex technical strategies clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-agency coordination to address shared challenges and create efficiencies.

Risk Management & Cybersecurity Coordination

• In partnership with the CISO, identify enterprise IT risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with statewide cybersecurity policies and standards.

Statewide Data Governance

• Support development of the Chief Data Officer function.
• Advance statewide data governance policies and improve enterprise data maturity and collaboration.

Workforce Development

• Promote professional development, knowledge sharing, and career pathways within the OCIO and statewide IT workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Enterprise architecture principles, interoperability frameworks, and statewide IT standards.
• Portfolio and project management methodologies.
• Digital transformation strategies and large-scale modernization initiatives.
• Risk management principles in enterprise IT environments.
• Data governance frameworks and public sector policy execution.
• Governmental budgeting, compliance, and statewide operational environments.

Skill in:

• Translating strategic IT vision into executable initiatives.
• Managing complex, multi-agency technology programs.
• Leading cross-functional teams and governance committees.
• Analyzing enterprise technology risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Communicating technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.

Ability to:

• Build collaborative partnerships across agencies and senior leadership.
• Influence strategic direction without direct authority over all stakeholders.
• Drive organizational change and cultural transformation.
• Make high-level decisions in fast-paced and politically sensitive environments.
• Foster innovation, accountability, and professional development within technical teams.

RECRUITER INFORMATION: ANDREW DEACY, adeacy@it.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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