Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

The Denver District Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a dedicated Chief Technology Officer. This is an at‑will appointed position by Denver District Attorney John Walsh.

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Full pay range: $140,000 - $236,000.
• Starting salary: $170,000 - $220,000 a year, based on experience and education.
• Benefits include a guaranteed life‑long monthly pension (vested after 5 years), 457B retirement plan, 132 hours of PTO earned in the first year, 11 paid holidays per year plus 1 personal holiday, education refund program, care bank (8 weeks of paid family leave after the probation period), free RTD Eco Pass, and competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month.

The Mission of the Denver District Attorney’s Office is to professionally prosecute crimes, investigate criminal activity, seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system, prevent and deter crime, support victims, participate in the community, be transparent and accountable, and improve the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration where appropriate.

On‑site at the Republic Plaza building, 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

The Chief Technology Officer will oversee administrative, technical, and operational processes of the Information Technology Department, planning, organizing, directing, architecting and coordinating a comprehensive program of activities to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the 2nd Judicial District’s information technology programs and operations.

• Collaborate with the District Attorney and leadership to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control key processes.
• Design, develop, and support automations and artificial intelligence applications that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prosecution.

• Coordinate with City IT on strategic initiatives, support requirements and metrics, technology needs, hardware, software, and services.
• Work with City IT to maximize utilization of services and technology offered through City IT, and monitor service levels to ensure they meet the Office’s needs.

• Support continuous improvement of CDAC technology through assistance with business requirements, testing, piloting software, collaborative software development, and software development utilizing in‑house, county, or contract developers.
• Support statewide improvement efforts by attending and presenting at state‑wide meetings such as the Action Users Group, Data Analysts Group, Prosecutor’s Action Advisory Committee, and the CDAC Fall Conference.

• Initiate, coordinate, foster, and support statewide efforts on District Attorney technology collaboration.
• Provide technology and thought leadership on collaborative efforts including the Prosecutorial Performance Indicators and similar projects.

• Coordinate with DPD and other law enforcement agencies on collaborative processes and technologies.
• Coordinate with judicial representatives to improve technology, data sharing, and efficiency.
• Improve efficiency of data sharing with public defenders, defense counsel, and pre‑trial services.
• Explore integrations with jails and prisons, and collaborate with CMHHIP (Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo).

• Follow grant and County procurement processes.
• Create technology budgets for approval and operate and report according to the approved budget throughout the year.
• Identify and apply for grants to improve the technology available to the District Attorney’s office.

• Work with leadership, staff, and developers to ensure software fulfills requirements and stays on schedule and on budget.
• Support office initiatives around data analytics, ensuring technology platforms are optimized for their use.
• Guide the evolution of the office’s data warehouse ensuring its compatibility with the office goals and objectives.

• Work with vendors to ensure…