Chief Information Officer - IDNR (SPSA Opt. 3)

Job Requisition ID: 53111

Posting Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 02/09/2026
​Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $12,214-$13,055/Monthly ($146,570 - $156,665/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Exempt under Section 4d of the Personnel Code, Gubernatorial (Management Bill)

 

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. DoIT is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our team supporting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The DoIT Team at IDNR is leading a transformation to modernize the way citizens interact with the State of Illinois agency responsible for the management and care of our natural resources.  The Chief Information Officer 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 application development, business process improvement, budgeting and fiscal management, operational effectiveness, project management, and team development. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, professional, communicate effectively, and possess excellent organizational skills. The selected candidate will apply strategy and organizational planning to improve service delivery, enhance technology solutions, and continue to align with DoIT enterprise direction to ensure compliance across all systems and applications within the IDNR CIO’s purview. Experience managing customer relationships, collaborating with architects, team leads, designers, product managers, quality control, documentation, finance officers, 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

• Serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department of Innovation and Technology (Do