Deputy Chief Information Officer

Job Description - Deputy Chief Information Officer (260001J0)

Deputy Chief Information Officer (260001J0)

Secretary of State

Ambra Storay

Mar 14, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

SOS Civic Center Dr 4 180 Civic Center Dr Floor 4, Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$153,000 - $163,000 per experience and ability

Full-time

Exempt from Union

Information Technology

Information Technology

Adaptability, Building Consensus, Coaching, Collaboration, Delegation, Goal Setting, Innovation, Organizing and Planning, Responsiveness

Not Applicable

DEPUTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

As Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose is doing his part to deliver a thriving democracy and a prosperous economy for all Ohioans. In his role as the state’s chief elections officer, he is working to ensure that Ohio’s elections are both secure and accessible. And, as the first stop for new businesses in the Buckeye State, he is assisting entrepreneurs as they receive articles of incorporation for a new business.

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, the Deputy Chief Information Officer provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the day-to-day functions of the Information Technology division. The Deputy CIO ensures the reliability, security, and effectiveness of technology systems and services that support the Ohio Secretary of State’s mission and strategic objectives.

The position assists the CIO in the development and execution of enterprise IT strategy, governance, and modernization initiatives, balancing immediate operational demands with long-term technology planning. The Deputy CIO oversees IT service delivery, project and portfolio management, resource allocation, and supervisory functions within the division, while promoting innovation, operational efficiency, and adherence to industry standards and best practices.

In the absence of the CIO, the Deputy CIO serves as a primary point of contact for executive-level technology matters and coordinates responses with IT leadership and agency stakeholders. The role requires strategic thinking, sound operational judgment, and the ability to align technology investments and initiatives with organizational priorities.

• Provides oversight, responsibility, and accountability for day-to-day IT operations, ensuring continuity, stability, and performance of all technology services.
• Oversees incident response planning and operational recovery efforts to ensure timely resolution of technology disruptions.
• Identifies areas for operational improvement, streamlines processes, and enhances user experience across IT service delivery.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with SOS business units supported by IT to ensure alignment and responsiveness to operational needs.

• Serves as the first point of contact for technology requests and issues in the absence of the Chief Information Officer, coordinating appropriate responses with IT leadership and SOS executive staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of IT governance, AI governance, change management, and IT procurement processes to ensure compliance, accountability, and strategic alignment.

• Assesses evolving technology needs of the SOS by identifying industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Balances short-term operational demands with long-term strategic objectives, ensuring technology initiatives align with the Secretary of State’s strategic goals.

• Leads and oversees complex technology projects and initiatives, including feasibility assessment, stakeholder coordination, risk identification, scope management, communication planning, and delivery within budget and time constraints.
• Oversees the Project Management Office within IT and ensures effective project…