The position is “responsible for the formulation, implementation and management of digital services policy and programs that directly affect the public’s accessibility and user experience,” according to the job posting and duty statement.
The deputy “has significant responsibility for the development, implementation and operation of strategic initiatives and enterprise shared services that streamline and support greater efficiency in the delivery of government services,” the duty statement says. The incumbent “will also collaborate with policy, program and technology leaders across the state to accelerate the delivery of complex, mission-critical and time-sensitive digital projects that support the broader goals outlined in the state’s Vision 2023 strategic plan.”
The deputy position opened when the former deputy, Phoebe Peronto, left the role after more than a year and returned to the private sector. The previous state chief technology innovation officer, Rick Klau, also served for more than a year before leaving the role. Klau has been succeeded by Jonathan Porat, who most recently had served as technology client engagement manager for the city of Seattle.
The key functions of the new deputy, who will report to Porat, include:
- Create, develop and implement statewide policies for strategic IT solutions in the areas of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), open data, open-source technology, enterprise human resources, artificial intelligence, and statewide web development.
- Advise, communicate and collaborate with the CDT directorate and executive leadership, the Government Operations Agency (GovOps), the Governor’s Office, and other partners and stakeholders across local, state and federal government to ensure digital innovation objectives are met.
- Apply leading practices to agile software development, business-centered architecture, cloud-based technologies, user-centered design, and the integration of information security, software development, and operations to deliver modern digital services.
- Ensure that digital service programs are sustainable, effectively managed and incorporate continuous improvement.
Desirable qualifications for the position include:
- Experience in working with high-level executives across local, state and federal government, including the Governor’s Office and GovOps.
- Ability to obtain consensus from key stakeholders on statewide technology policy direction that will ensure progress toward Vision 2023.
- A very broad knowledge of digital services and innovative technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and beneficial relationships on behalf of CDT with state, local and federal governments and the vendor community, as it relates to IT.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and particularly the ability to represent CDT effectively with the administration, control agencies, Legislature, key customers, stakeholders and internal staff.
- Knowledge of the structure, organization and function of a variety of technology disciplines, as well as local, state and federal initiatives and programs.
In addition, the duty statement cites many other areas of “required knowledge” and “required abilities.”
The position has a monthly salary range of $12,329 to $13,998 and the application deadline is Dec. 12.
