DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
1801 W. Jefferson St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Salary: $99,500.00

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 08/28/2025

Under general direction of the ITG Chief Information Officer; directs and manages the Department's budget and the implementation of the organization's budget strategies to meet Division and Agency initiatives. Plans and establishes the department budget and monitors progress of projects; communicates regularly with senior leadership to understand their needs and adapts to reflect those needs. Develops measurement plan and maintains metrics to track the effectiveness of activities in relation to the Division's budget goals. Collaborates with various units and divisions within the department to collect business data to complete timely analysis. Reallocates budget to meet future identified projects, resources and expenditures. Manages a team of accountants. Oversees the development of policies related to purchasing, administration and operations within the sections and ensuring those policies are adhered to.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Directs and manages the Department's budgeting activities and the implementation of the organization's budget strategies to meet Division and Agency initiatives. Coordinates budget submissions for agency-wide technology modernization projects, monitors project spend and completions. Oversees the review and approval of all IT requisitions via agency procurement system ensuring all are within budget.

Analyzes trends affecting budget needs and prepares weekly budget/actual expense reports for submission and review with respective managers. Prepares annual operating and project budgets for CFO, CIO, Deputy, and Senior Managers.

Collaborates with Senior Managers on forecasting current and future IT spending, ensuring that project milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Oversee and coordinate the efforts of a team of technical experts by representing and quantifying financial impacts for technology solution options. Develops and submits annual and midyear funding requests to fund future projects.

Knowledge of:
• Budget and fiscal policies and procedures; procurement rules and regulations; project management principles and practices sufficient to determine program direction, plan work and set goals, monitor and evaluate accomplishments.
• Statistical analysis and financial modeling, accounting principles and techniques, organizational methodologies and tools.
• Statistical analysis software.
• Google Workplace

Skill in:
• Communicating effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing; group facilitation; presenting clearly articulated data, anticipating leadership questions; strategic thinking and planning; and leadership and communication
• Performing analysis and developing plans, budgets, and reports using computer software programs.
• Supervision of employees.

Ability to:
• Communicate abstract ideas clearly
• Independently manage complex project objectives.
• Identify and draw on analytical tools and techniques to develop creative approaches and new insights to business issues.
• Independently draft and present deliverables, strategies and recommendations.
• Function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines; and lead process-improvement and project teams.
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Analyze and interpret financial data to ascertain available balances and determine budgetary needs.
• Manage a budget to ensure expenditures remain within allocated funding.
• Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Bachelors in accounting, finance, economics, or closely related field
5 years experience in government

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.