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Posted June 10, 2026
Minnesota IT Services

Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer

Minnesota IT Services
St Paul, MN, USA Hybrid Full Time
Compensation: $126,470 to $181,008 Annually

Working Title: Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer (CBTO)
Job Class: MNIT Division Manager 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

  • Job ID: 94628
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 06/10/2026
  • Closing Date: 06/30/2026
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services / MNIT Services - Managers
  • Division/Unit: Department of Revenue (DOR)
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $60.57 - $86.69 / hourly; $126,470 - $181,008 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
  • FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Revenue (DOR). MNIT DOR helps manage the state’s revenue collection systems and administers state tax laws. The team is responsible for powering technology that collects over $30 billion annually.

Job Summary

Serving under the leadership of a Chief Business Technology Officer, this position establishes and drives the strategic technical direction, planning, operations and culture for a MNIT agency-based office in a manner that partners with and advances the goals of the agency partner business needs while aligning with and supporting MNIT's strategic priorities and services. This position is a senior IT executive for their state agency based office, which requires technical expertise, executive leadership, strategic vision, timely execution and performance as a partner to the business and MNIT.

As one of MNIT's senior executive leaders, incumbents help set future direction, goals and priorities for their business partner, while executing within the standards and structure of MNIT. This requires a strong and productive working relationship with senior MNIT leadership (managing CBTO, other ACs, CBTOs, and Deputy CBTO's, etc.) as well as senior leadership at individual agencies (Deputies, ACs, etc.) and with the State Legislature including liaison between the agency and legislature. This requires executive leadership, strategic vision, timely execution and performance as a partner to the business and MNIT.

Deputy CBTO's are responsible for IT operations, including application development, vendor relationships and cloud hosting strategies, while ensuring compliance with MNIT architecture and regulatory standards such as IRS 1075 and SSA requirements.

Deputy CBTO's must continuously stay on top of trends in information technology and in the public sector by using industry experts like the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), Gartner, Forester, etc. to ensure MNIT is leveraging the resources and technology to achieve both productivity and technology enhancements, while realizing cost savings.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

Telework arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here:

Position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in leadership and management of large scale, high profile IT projects.

Experience must include:

  • Demonstrated expertise in IT thought leadership and creating IT roadmaps utilizing emerging technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across IT functions (beyond direct reports) to meet the needs of partners.
  • Demonstrated experience in taking accountability for ensuring applications meet partner expectations throughout the entire process, from delivery to ongoing support.
  • Four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to foster mutual understanding and guide teams through change.
  • Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving, with demonstrated leadership and people engagement skills that support positive user experiences and high-performing teams.

Two (2) years of experience in a Systems Architect classification or two (2) years of experience in an external IT Architect role may substitute for the required supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to foster team development by promoting collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing, while empowering individuals to achieve collective goals.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary technology teams in a collaborative, high-touch, high-integrity environment, while fostering a team-oriented culture.
  • Extensive experience managing large, complex budgets and effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure and high-demand environments.
  • Strong knowledge of contracting procedures and procurement guidelines, ensuring compliance with established rules and managing operations accordingly.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with expertise in public relations strategies, crisis communications, and media management.
  • Solid experience with business processes, human resources, continuous improvement, project management, and operational principles and practices.
  • A mindset focused on innovation, with a demonstrated ability to promote a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

  • SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
  • Criminal History Check
  • Reference Check
  • Social Security and Address Verification
  • Education Verification
  • Other legally required checks
  • Tax Check

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application