Chief Information Officer

Job Description and Duties

Under the broad direction of the Chief Deputy Director of Administration and Performance Management, the Information Technology Manager I will serve as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC) with the highest-level of Information Technology (IT) authority within BHSOAC. The CIO has a broad authorization for formulating and implementing IT goals, strategies, policies, and practices. The CIO oversees the development and implementation of the architecture for the enterprise ensuring IT strategies support Commission’s strategic plan. The CIO manages, organizes, and directs the Information Technology Services unit (ITS) staff and contractor activities. The activities of the ITS unit include IT project management, network and client services, web application development, IT procurement and contracting, IT infrastructure development and support, and security & privacy services. ITS unit provides direct support for IT operating objectives, Research and Evaluation Department, telecommunications, telework supportive applications, and Help Desk functions to assure all Commission’s IT business needs are met.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with BHSOAC’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Information

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete:

· "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year);

· hours worked per week and total worked;

· civil service classification or private sector job titles;

· supervisor name and phone number;

· duties performed.

Applications with "see resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications addressing the questions below must be included with your application package. The statement of qualifications must be no more than two pages in length with no less than 12 point, Arial font.

  1. Describe your experience leading and managing IT teams and operations. In your response, include examples of how you have developed policies or strategies, collaborated with executives, and guided staff through change or complex initiatives. 

  2. Describe your experience developing enterprise data strategies and information security frameworks, including how you have improved data literacy, ensured data security and compliance, and supported system integration across platforms.

  3. Describe your experience overseeing day-to-day IT operations and managing multiple projects or deadlines. In your response, include how you have used reporting or metrics to improve service delivery and addressed challenges such as increased workload or new technology demands.