Chief Information Officer (Administrative Staff) PN 20076350

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Formulate and implement policies, priorities, and strategic direction for the BWC Information Technology (IT) Division.
• Oversee all agency technology resources and activities, including customer service, software/hardware, data management, workforce planning, vendor/contractor relationships, fiscal operations, and technical consulting.
• Develop and execute long-range plans for IT departments, including Office of the CIO, Applications, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics, IT Infrastructure & Operations, and Risk Management Office.
• Drive innovation by supporting State of Ohio IT initiatives such as shared solutions, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, data sharing, and advanced analytics.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to align IT capabilities with organizational needs and strategic goals.
• Provide expert guidance to agency leadership on the role of IT in operational and strategic planning.

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: policies & procedures related to infrastructure & technology, operational & financial principles related to IT, state & federal laws governing workers' compensation ; BWC rules, regulations & procedures for operational & financial areas ; management; labor relations; workforce & succession planning; disaster recovery; business continuity; business alignment; performance & metrics; budgeting; public relations; government structure & processes relative to BWC; interviewing; employee training & development; supervision; computer science; strategic planning; business methods for workers' compensation insurance*; systems technology & development; team building.

Skill in: innovative measures, creative & analytical thinking, high level communication, policy development & implementation, software (e.g. MS Office Suite, MS Project) *

Ability to: function in fiduciary capacity (i.e. pursuant to OAC 123:1-5-01 Unclassified service) ; identify problems in complex sets of variables, adapt professionally to unexpected demands, speak & present complex & sensitive issues to large groups & portray positive image, remain abreast of current business trends, gather critical data & draft reports, address sensitive inquiries. build & maintain a positive working atmosphere of growth & participation; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; maintain accurate records.

(*) developed after employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years: Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale IT operations and strategic planning within a complex organization.
• 5 years: Strong background in enterprise technology management, including infrastructure, applications, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
• 3 years: Demonstrated success in policy development, fiscal oversight, and vendor/contractor management.
• 3 years: Experience implementing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and data-driven solutions.
• 3 years: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, external partners, and customer communities.
• Familiarity with state or public-sector IT governance, compliance, and innovation initiatives.

Unusual Working Conditions:

• This position is overtime exempt.

• THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PERSUANT TO ORC 124.11(A)(9).

• Position requires travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must provide their own transportation and/or legally operate a state owned vehicle.

• The final external applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will NOT be offered employment.

• The final applicant for this position must submit to and pass an extensive background check by the Ohio State Patrol prior to appointment.

• WEATHER ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY EMPLOYEE