Overview
The Washington State Department of Health exists to protect and improve the health of everyone in Washington. That mission depends on secure, reliable, and well-governed technology. The Deputy Chief Information Officer plays a central role in making that happen.
This role sits at the executive table and helps steer how technology, people, and resources come together to support public health programs across the state. If you care about strong systems, accountable leadership, and using technology to serve the public good, this is a seat where your decisions will matter every day.
About the Office of Innovation and Technology
The Office of Innovation and Technology supports more than 3,000 staff and over 420 internal and external systems across the Department of Health. OIT brings together enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity, data modernization, architecture, and program delivery to ensure the agency can do its work safely, efficiently, and at scale.
OIT is led by the Chief Information Officer and includes multiple centers spanning data, security, enterprise architecture, and technology operations. The Deputy CIO is a core member of the OIT leadership team and reports directly to the CIO.
Key Responsibilities:
As Deputy Chief Information Officer, you are the operational backbone of OIT. You oversee the administrative, financial, and people-management functions that allow technology teams to deliver for the agency and the public.
In this role you will:
Lead administrative operations across OIT, including budgeting, procurement, facilities coordination, communications, and workforce management
Oversee financial planning and execution for budgets exceeding $30 million annually, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and grant requirements
Implement and sustain the IT Strategic Plan, policies, and governance practices
Serve as delegated appointing authority for OIT, with responsibility for hiring, position actions, labor relations matters, reasonable accommodations, and discipline
Represent OIT on agency leadership bodies including the Deputies Group, IT Governance Group, and Agency Policy Committee
Act as the Department of Health CIO in the absence of the CIO, with full delegated authority
Represent the agency on statewide IT initiatives and work closely with WaTech and other partners
Collaborate across executive offices to align technology resources with public health, emergency response, and business needs
This is a highly collaborative role that blends strategy with hands-on leadership. You will work closely with executives, program leaders, finance, HR, legal partners, and external partners.
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
