Chief Compliance Officer; SPSA Opt

Overview

Job Requisition

Posting Date: 01/23/2026 | Closing Date: 02/06/2026

Agency:
Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT)

Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) | Skill Option:
General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option:

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $11,500-$12,333/monthly ($138,000-$148,000/Annually)

Job Type: Salaried | Category:
Full Time | County:
Cook;
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1 | Bargaining Unit Code:
None | Merit Comp Code:
Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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.

Shape the Future of Compliance and Technology Leadership

Are you ready to take on a role that places you at the center of innovation, governance, and strategic decision-making?

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a visionary Chief Compliance Officer to lead its enterprise-wide compliance program. In this influential position, you will:

• Drive Policy and Strategy
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  Serve as a key policy-making authority, crafting and implementing a comprehensive compliance framework that safeguards the integrity of statewide technology initiatives.
• Lead Multi-Agency Collaboration
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  Partner with leaders across agencies, auditors, and cybersecurity experts to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory mandates, including SOC 1, SOC 2, and guidelines from the Office of the Auditor General.
• Be the Trusted Advisor
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  Guide agency clients on critical IT compliance matters, shaping projects that impact thousands of users and strengthen the state’s cybersecurity posture.
• Expand Your Network
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  Build relationships with top decision-makers, regulatory bodies, and technology innovators—positioning yourself as a thought leader in compliance and risk management.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to influence statewide technology policy, protect critical infrastructure, and lead a team committed to excellence. If you have the expertise, vision, and leadership to thrive in this dynamic environment, join the DoIT team and make your mark on the future of technology compliance.

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. We offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs with strong benefits.

Our employees can advance their careers and realize their dreams with top-tier benefits and retirement packages.

• Subject to management approval of the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Secretary, serves as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and policy-making official for the DoIT Compliance Program.
• Oversees the enterprise-wide compliance liaison team which liaises with agency clients on Agency compliance and audit matters and projects, including IT and cybersecurity, Administrative Regulatory, and Fiscal.
• Possesses executive level authority to manage compliance risks and conduct advanced risk assessments/testing.
• Serves as official agency spokesperson on behalf of the DoIT Secretary to all internal and external entities including all client agencies, private and federal officials regarding all compliance issues and policies.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Manages and oversees comprehensive documentation, communication, and reporting for executive review and ensures the accurate and timely maintenance of compliance records, investigations, and resolutions for executive and regulatory review.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires a bachelor's degree with courses in business management, public administration, financial accounting, or auditing.
• Requires prior…