Chief Compliance Officer

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer

Job Requisition ID: 44360

Closing Date: 2/7/25

Salary: anticipated salary $130,000 - $140,000

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) Springfield - 120 W Jefferson St

Work Authorization: US work authorization required. No Sponsorship Available. W2 only, no C2C. Not eligible for OPT/CPT.

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values its staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative-thinking, problem-solving environment.

This position serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT). In this role, you will serve as a policy-making official for comprehensive compliance strategy development, implementation, and oversight of the DoIT Compliance Program.

In addition, you will guide agency clients on IT compliance matters and projects, including SOC 1, SOC 2, and other cybersecurity audits, and ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory mandates, including guidelines set by the Office of the Auditor General.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position and join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval of the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Secretary, serves as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and policy-making official for the DoIT Compliance Program.
• Oversees the enterprise-wide compliance liaison team which liaises with agency clients on Agency compliance and audit matters and projects, including IT and cybersecurity, Administrative Regulatory, and Fiscal.
• Possesses executive level authority to manage compliance risks and conduct advanced risk assessments/testing.
• Serves as official agency spokesperson on behalf of the DoIT Secretary to all internal and external entities including all client agencies, private and federal officials regarding all compliance issues and policies.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Manages and oversees comprehensive documentation, communication, and reporting for executive review and ensures the accurate and timely maintenance of compliance records, investigations, and resolutions for executive and regulatory review.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree with courses in business management, public administration, financial accounting, or auditing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in compliance, audit, legal, or regulatory roles within an Information Technology environment.
• Requires five (5) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of professionals in a large public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance/audit programs and projects in a large public or private enterprise, including administrative, regulatory, fiscal, IT, and cybersecurity.
• Five (5) years of professional experience applying regulatory frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT, with demonstrated experience in managing compliance audits and remediations in these areas.
• Five (5) years of experience managing and directing compliance teams, including leading cross-functional teams and liaisons in large-scale public or private sector organizations.
• Five (5) years of professional experience collaborating with and advising executive leadership to integrate compliance initiatives into strategic business operations.
• Five (5) years of professional experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, such as those set by the Office of the Auditor General, to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Five (5) years of professional experience as a strategic advisor, providing high-level compliance guidance to senior leadership and influencing decision-making to align compliance efforts with organizational objectives.
• Five (5) years of professional experience performing risk assessments, developing control frameworks, and implementing mitigation strategies for compliance vulnerabilities in complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on compliance initiatives and strategic goals.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with precision and clarity.
• Certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Employment Conditions

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.