The California Energy Commission put out a call for qualified applicants to lead the organization’s IT strategy last week. Details about the role are provided below.
The commission’s last CIO listed on its website is Dennis Yagen; the California Department of Technology names Tisha Wong as its current acting CIO.
California Energy Commission
Chief Information Officer (C.E.A.)
$10,349-$14,188 per month
Application deadline: Feb. 22
The chief information officer at the California Energy Commission leads the Information Technology Services Branch, overseeing areas such as IT procurement, customer support, application and web development, information security, infrastructure, project management, and data engineering. The role is responsible for setting and executing technology strategies, policies and standards that support both core operations and specialized energy programs. The CIO provides strategic leadership in adopting new technologies and guiding the ongoing development of the agency’s IT infrastructure.
A major focus of the position is advancing enterprise data initiatives, strengthening data literacy and improving the usability and governance of data across the department. The CIO coordinates cross-functional IT efforts to ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture and industry best practices. This includes leading the responsible implementation of emerging tools such as generative artificial intelligence and developing an enterprisewide data and AI strategy.
More information about this position is available in the job posting and duty statement.
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