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The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) is hiring a full-time Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their leadership team in South Dakota.
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Job ID: 26851
Agency: Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
Location: Statewide remote within South Dakota
Salary: $115,000 - $165,000/annually, depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
If you are highly motivated, enjoy strategic planning, possess extensive IT leadership experience, and ready to take on new and significant challenges, we want you to join our team!
The Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT) has a full-time permanent position open for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The South Dakota State Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will lead a service-oriented team responsible for overall state technology architecture and infrastructure operations. Successful incumbent will join BIT Leadership to support the state agencies and constitutional offices and their leadership teams to ensure that State technology meets business requirements. The position also provides guidance and expertise to support agency leaders on long-term management of IT investment. This role works with minimal supervision and has extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
This is a full-time 40 hour weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications, please visit https://bit.sd.gov.
Duties will include:
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Demonstrated excellence in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals, as well as, experience with contract and vendor negotiations. Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support is a must. Successful incumbent must maintain a high level of integrity and trust and the demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems. Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development is highly beneficial. Reporting to the Commissioner, this position serves as a senior executive within the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT), which requires executive leadership, strategic vision, timely execution, and effective communication.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
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Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Remote