Deputy Chief Information Officer

Summary Statement

The Delaware Judicial Branch seeks a dynamic, highly organized Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) to support the CIO in leading the Judicial Information Center and advancing its strategic technology vision.

Reporting to the CIO, the Deputy CIO provides executive leadership and operational oversight across enterprise technology services, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, data, end-user services, and technology procurement. The position helps ensure secure, reliable, user-centered technology that supports court operations, improves efficiency, and expands access to judicial services.

The Deputy CIO also plays a key role in technology strategy, governance, resource planning, organizational performance, and workforce development. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and motivational leader with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a proven ability to lead teams, foster accountability, and deliver results in a complex, mission-driven environment.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and disciplines within information technology, including but not limited to:

• Project Management

• Information Security

• Database Administration

• Â Application Development

• Desktop Support

• Website Administration

• Networking and Infrastructure

• Telecommunication and Audio/VisualÂ

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities, response planning, and tools for preventing and mitigating attacks.

• Active involvement in learning and understanding emerging technologies, including the use of AI to streamline workflows and improve efficiency while keeping data secure.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical and non-technical subject matter.

• Proven leadership skills with expertise in continuous improvement, team development, and coaching.

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied to both operational and technical situations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) provides executive leadership and operational oversight of Judicial Branch technology, ensuring secure, reliable, and strategically aligned IT services that support the courtâs mission to administer justice and provide meaningful public access to the judicial system.

• Support the CIO in developing and executing the Judicial Branch IT strategy and technology roadmap, aligning technology investments, services, and initiatives with organizational priorities and the courts'' long-term mission.
• Provide executive oversight of day-to-day IT operations, ensuring effective, efficient, secure, and customer-focused delivery of technology services across the Judicial Branch.
• Lead and develop IT teams and personnel, with responsibility for performance management, staff coaching, professional development, workforce planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee teams responsible for 24x7x365 support of mission-critical systems, applications, infrastructure, and facilities, ensuring high availability, operational resilience, cybersecurity, and timely response to incidents and service disruptions.
• Provide executive leadership for major IT programs and projects, ensuring initiatives are effectively planned, prioritized, and delivered within established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and performance requirements.
• Partner with judicial leaders, court administrators, and other stakeholders to identify technological needs, establish priorities, resolve operational challenges, and ensure IT services effectively support court operations and public access.
• Promotes continuous improvement and operational excellence by evaluating IT processes, service delivery, technologies, and organizational capabilities and implementing improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, security, and user experience.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Bachelorâs degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the Information Technology field. (Additional IT certifications and advanced degrees may be considered in lieu of some experience).
• At least 4 years of involvement in IT modernization initiatives serving as a Technical Lead, Subject Matter Expert, Project Manager, or Executive.
• At least 3 years of direct managerial experience overseeing a team in an organization of 30 or more employees.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT and project budget planning and management.
• Minimum of 2 years of vendor management experience including contracting, relationship oversight, and contract compliance.

Conditions of Hire

• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.Â

Benefits

• Full time employees are eligible for FREE parking!!!
• To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the âMy Applicationsâ tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.Â

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.Â

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Â