Title: Chief Technology Officer
State Role Title: Chief Technology Officer
Hiring Range: $200,000 - $250,000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Commonwealth Savers Plan
Location: ARBORETUM NORTH CHESTERFIELD
Agency Website: www.commonwealthsavers.com
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Commonwealth Savers, formerly Virginia529, is an independent state agency that offers savings and investment programs to meet future financial goals, while providing meaningful work to our diverse and collaborative team. Our name change to Commonwealth Savers, reflects our expanded mission to empower individuals on their entire financial journey through education, disability, and retirement savings programs. Commonwealth Savers manages the largest 529 and independent ABLE plans in the nation, helping people save for higher education and disability related expenses, and now manages the state’s private retirement program, RetirePathVA, bringing retirement savings to those who do not have employer-provided options. If you want to make a difference with us, visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture, values, and rewarding career opportunities.
We are hiring a Chief Technology Officer who will lead technology strategy and initiatives for the agency. If you have a passion for technology innovation, thrive on creating a seamless customer experience and are an approachable leader, then this role is for you.
In this position, you will:
• Lead the strategy and operations of information technology architecture, security, and application development by fostering a collaborative, mission-focused approach.
• Promote a culture of information security across all lines of business.
• Oversee strategic IT relationships with business leaders, outside vendors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Develop customer-focused goals, objectives, performance metrics, and processes that drive modernization, create efficiencies, and deliver positive user experiences.
• Execute technology strategy by fostering team innovation, divisional collaboration, agile methodology, partnership with stakeholders, and effective resource allocation.
• Lead the continuous delivery of IT services through excellence in meeting service level agreements, creating technology enhancements, and maintaining system performance.
• Maintain a mission driven culture that encourages professional growth, creativity, and meaningful opportunities to accomplish goals.
• Ensure quality assurance and data protection of technology assets and customer data.
• Identify opportunities for new IT resources and recommend cost-effective solutions that enhance our mission and customer-focused outlook.
• Oversee the IT disaster recovery plan including system redundancy and restoration.
• Manage Technology incidents to include analysis, mitigation, and communication.
Successful candidates will have:
• Ten years of diversified Information Technology experience, preferably with a combination of information security, software development, desktop support, server, and/or network support, and telecommunications; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Ten years management and coaching experience in a professional environment
• Ten years of experience in a leadership position developing and delivering technology strategy, processes, and resources
• Proven success creating strategic plans, setting goals, meeting milestones, and delivering multiple large-scale projects through effective organization and management
• Excellent communication skills sufficient to explain complex technological problems, handle sensitive and confidential situations, and deliver solutions to diverse audiences
• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future trends to build strategy in the areas of software development, outsourcing, information security, project management, incident management, and business process improvement
• Demonstrated acumen to partner with business leaders to understand and meet their technology needs
• Ability to promote teamwork and collaboration between staff, peers, vendors, and customers
• Demonstrated proficiency of using Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Work Environment:
• Must be able to occasionally move about the office to retrieve files and documents
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment including typing and keying
• May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• May occasionally work on hands and knees to install cables, wires, and computers
• Travel required
Benefits:
• Generous healthcare benefits with multiple plans to choose from
• Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with cash match
• 12+ holidays
• PTO – new employees earn 25 days/full year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Agency-paid continuing education
• 529 match program
• Relaxed work environment
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
It is the practice of Commonwealth Savers to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks, criminal history including sexual offender registry checks, and degree validation. The results of background checks are made available to Commonwealth Savers employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form, so your past schools and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Name: Jessica Geis
Email: HR@virginia529.com