Chief Information Officer - Lacey
Core
Lead statewide enterprise technology strategy, modernization, cybersecurity, and digital service delivery for the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Role type
CIO (Enterprise Technology Executive)
Builds
Enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, data platforms, and digital services aligned with environmental mission.
Domain
Public Sector / Environmental Science / Enterprise IT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise technology leadership, strategic technology planning, data and AI governance, cybersecurity and resilience, fiscal stewardship, change management, risk-based decision-making, enterprise roadmap development, budget management, vendor relationship management, team leadership and coaching, public-sector collaboration.
Preferred skills
Agile-based modernization, cloud adoption, system renewal, automation, operational redesign, responsible AI implementation, sustainable technology practices.
Technologies
AI, Cloud, Security, LESS, Product Owner, Web
Responsibilities
Direct statewide enterprise technology strategy and modernization programs; establish long-range technology vision; oversee technology investment portfolio and budgets; ensure enterprise cybersecurity and compliance; recruit and develop technology leaders; represent agency on statewide technology matters; serve as trusted advisor to Executive Leadership Team; communicate complex technical issues to executives and policymakers; support continuity of operations and emergency response.
Seniority
Executive (C-Level)