The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is Oregon’s central administrative agency, delivering essential business services that keep state government running. From technology and finance to procurement and HR, DAS enables agencies to serve Oregonians effectively.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead DAS Information Technology in supporting DAS divisions, client agencies, and the Governor’s Office.
What You’ll Do
As Oregon’s Chief Information Officer, you will lead DAS Information Technology. This role is both strategic and operational, setting vision while ensuring excellence in delivery. You’ll oversee DAS and client agency IT services, guide modernization efforts, and champion innovation that improves how agencies serve Oregonians.
Your leadership will include:
- Defining IT Strategy: Lead strategic planning for modernization, data governance, and enterprise service delivery aligned with statewide goals.
- Driving Operational Excellence: Oversee application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and customer support to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient services.
- Managing Resources: Direct a $23M biennial budget and 49 FTE, ensuring fiscal responsibility and performance optimization.
- Leading Governance & Risk: Lead our IT investments, portfolio management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Guide disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard critical operations.
- Championing Collaboration: Build strong relationships across agencies, sponsor cross-agency initiatives, and lead change management efforts.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Five years of management *experience; OR Two years of *management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Qualifying Experience and Education:
A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent professional management experience leading a program or unit. Experience must include assigning and reviewing the work of professional Information Technology staff (such as programmers, developers, or engineers), as well as responsibility for developing goals and objectives, conducting program evaluation, and preparing, monitoring, or controlling a budget.
Desired Attributes:
We’re looking for a candidate with the following skills, experience and background:
- Strategic Vision & Leadership: Ability to set a clear IT vision, anticipate emerging technologies, and align initiatives with statewide goals. Skilled in long-term planning and driving modernization efforts that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Technical Expertise: Deep experience in large-scale systems integration, enterprise architecture, IT service management, and modern solutions such as cloud computing, automation, and AI. Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard agency assets.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in analytics and data governance, leveraging insights to improve operational efficiency and inform strategic decisions.
- Financial & Resource Management: Demonstrated success managing large budgets, optimizing resources, and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
- Relationship Building & Representation: Ability to build strong partnerships across agencies, negotiate complex vendor contracts, and represent DAS with executive presence before committees, legislators, and external partners.
- Talent Development & Culture: Commitment to mentoring and developing diverse teams, managing managers, and driving performance through coaching, accountability, and workforce planning. Skilled in fostering an innovative, equitable, and high-performing culture.
- Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
How to Apply
Ready to join our team?
- External Applicants: Click “Apply” on the job posting to submit your application.
- Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
Important Application Requirements: Please submit a current resume demonstrating how your experience meets the qualifications and desired attributes listed in this posting. Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.
Why DAS?
At DAS, innovation and service excellence start with our people. We support one another as professionals and as individuals, fostering a culture of learning, trust, and collaboration. We believe diversity fuels creativity and better decision-making—and we deeply value the unique strengths and perspectives every team member contributes.
Our amazing benefits include:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
- Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Commuting: Access to Get There
- Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Hybrid Opportunity: The successful candidate must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon by the start date, This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The incumbent will be expected to work at the central workplace located in Salem, Oregon, based on business needs. This generally includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with or without advance notice, as needed.
Additional Details
- This recruitment is for one full-time Chief Information Administrator 1 position, and may be used to fill future vacancies. The position is Unclassified Executive Service and serves at the pleasure of the agency head. Please see Policy 40.035.01 for more information.
- Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
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- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Contact Information
Please contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and application or Job-specific questions.
- Recruiter: Cassie Graham
- Email: cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov
- Phone (text friendly): 503-949-6169
The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.