Chief Information Officer Full Time

Yuma County, Arizona, is seeking an innovative and strategic Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its enterprise technology vision and operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to guide technology modernization in one of the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly growing regions.

The CIO oversees the Information Services Department, including five divisions and 35 team members, and reports directly to the Deputy County Administrator. The CIO will lead major countywide initiatives, including the second phase of an Oracle Cloud optimization project.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with:

• Expertise in enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud services, and analytics
• Strong background in project/program management (PMI, ITIL preferred)
• Knowledge of public-sector IT governance, security, and compliance
• Experience leading and developing diverse technical teams
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate goals into actionable plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have at least ten years of progressive IT leadership experience, including five years in management.

The first review of resumes for this position is December 23, 2025. To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment. Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, with beginning/ending dates.

Please go to our website to submit your application: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2554/

For further information contact:
David Niemeyer
Executive Recruiter
916-471-3366
Email: dniemeyer@cpshr.us
Website: www.cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/hvrn/

Yuma County website: https://www.yumacountyaz.gov

Yuma County is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical Coverage Category The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee’s needs, dependents or families.

Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the “Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.

Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,500 deductible. Employees who participate in the “Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.

Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan – Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.

Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the “ Wellness Incentive” employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes.

Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).

This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.

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