How to hire a deputy chief information officer

How to hire a deputy chief information officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step deputy chief information officer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a deputy chief information officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new deputy chief information officer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the deputy chief information officer you need to hire. Certain deputy chief information officer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A deputy chief information officer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, deputy chief information officers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of deputy chief information officers.

   Type of Deputy Chief Information Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Deputy Chief Information Officer	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$48-90
   Service Delivery Manager	A service delivery manager is primarily responsible for overseeing department operations, ensuring everything is running smoothly and that all customers receive optimal services. They are also responsible for performing technical tasks such as addressing issues and concerns, troubleshooting, spearheading system repairs and maintenance, and performing corrective measures... Show more	$35-67
   Systems Manager	A systems manager is responsible for monitoring the operations of the information technology department, evaluating staff performance, developing strategic procedures to maximize productivity, and identifying business opportunities that would generate more revenues and profitability for the company. Systems managers inspect company networks to ensure the efficiency of the technology systems, conducting regular diagnostic tests, and installing upgrades to boost optimization... Show more	$36-73

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • CIO
   • Architecture
   • Ciso
   • Service Delivery
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Software Development
   • Strategic Plan
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Strategic Direction
   • Portfolio Management
   • Application Development
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Management System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the CIO budget in support of operations and serve as the CIO in his absence.
   • Manage the cloud computing / data center approaches and unify communication strategies for operational excellence capabilities meeting the program requirements.
   • Establish and introduce enterprise architecture models into the organization to support continual expansion of the infrastructure.
   • Develop a strategy for audits, compliance checks and external assessment processes for internal/external auditors, PII, HIPAA and FERPA.
   • Lead review and finalization of application architecture, infrastructure architecture and software management process.
   • Develop CIO's service catalog for application support including negotiate service level agreements establishing customer expectations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your deputy chief information officer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A deputy chief information officer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, deputy chief information officers' average salary in florida is 31% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level deputy chief information officers earn 47% less than senior-level deputy chief information officers.
   • Certifications. A deputy chief information officer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a deputy chief information officer's salary.

   Average deputy chief information officer salary

   $137,548yearly

   $66.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level deputy chief information officer salary

   $100,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average deputy chief information officer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$156,684	$75
   2	California	$153,655	$74
   3	New York	$145,723	$70
   4	Pennsylvania	$143,963	$69
   5	Massachusetts	$140,719	$68
   6	Connecticut	$139,019	$67
   7	District of Columbia	$138,905	$67
   8	Texas	$136,777	$66
   9	North Carolina	$133,495	$64
   10	Washington	$131,849	$63
   11	South Carolina	$130,469	$63
   12	Ohio	$130,201	$63
   13	Nevada	$127,219	$61
   14	Colorado	$126,733	$61
   15	New Mexico	$122,116	$59
   16	Vermont	$119,260	$57
   17	Utah	$116,004	$56
   18	Maryland	$115,051	$55
   19	Virginia	$114,676	$55
   20	Florida	$109,272	$53

   Average deputy chief information officer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Under Armour	$150,775	$72.49	2
   2	New York City Independent Budget Office	$143,901	$69.18
   3	The State of Oregon	$143,512	$69.00	9
   4	Robert Half	$143,261	$68.88	173
   5	Colorado State Express	$142,830	$68.67
   6	RELX	$142,799	$68.65	5
   7	ZOOM+Care	$142,783	$68.65
   8	Public Consulting Group	$140,811	$67.70	8
   9	VitalChek	$140,602	$67.60
   10	Mastery Charter Schools	$130,028	$62.51
   11	CO-OP Financial Services	$129,468	$62.24
   12	State of Connecticut	$127,266	$61.19	23
   13	U.S. House of Representatives	$126,760	$60.94
   14	Forsyth County	$124,022	$59.63	3
   15	University of Vermont	$123,834	$59.54	12
   16	Clark County	$123,681	$59.46	6
   17	BAE Systems	$123,591	$59.42	84
   18	Danbury Hospital	$120,651	$58.01	21
   19	City and County of Denver Government	$120,494	$57.93	4
   20	Nyc Parks	$114,005	$54.81

4. Writing a deputy chief information officer job description

   A job description for a deputy chief information officer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a deputy chief information officer job description:

   Deputy chief information officer job description example

   Why should you consider working here?
   
   We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider public service to the citizens of the State of Montana with the State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) of the Department of Administration. The mission of SITSD is to provide standardized, strategic, secure, and state-of-the art information technology to advance the efficiency and delivery of government services to citizens.SITSD's budget is derived from selling technology services to state agencies with IT budget authority. Where state agencies can elect to spend their IT budgets on external vendors, SITSD must deliver sound, cost-effective and innovative IT solutions to meet full-spectrum business needs with an emphasis on superior customer service.
   
   What is this career opportunity?
   
   The State Information Technology Services division is led by the State Chief Information Officer (State CIO), an appointee of the Governor of the State of Montana.The State CIO serves as the chief policy advisor on statewide information technology issues through a position on the governor's cabinet of agency directors and state leadership.
   
   The Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) is a permanent position providing direct support to the State CIO by coordinating strategy development, leading the implementation of significant enterprise initiatives, and effectively managing an organization comprised of 213 employees both directly, and through subordinate layers of management within the division.The successful incumbent should have a similar level of expertise as the State CIO as the Deputy will serve as the CIO in their absence, or to recruit for a new State CIO.This position will additionally serve as the head of information technology for the Department of Administration by leveraging resources within the division to ensure strategic planning, project objectives, and operational information technology needs are fully met.
   
   Qualifications
   
   What are we looking for?
   
   Education and Experience:
   

   • Bachelor's degree emphasizing coursework in organizational management, business technology, and similar business concepts; and
   • 8 years' experience managing operational, strategic, and IT administrative units.
   • Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience:
   • Establishing a budget for a sizeable organization;
   • Directing significant information technology projects;
   • Leading organizational change initiatives; and
   • Managing within a government organization.

   
   Competencies:
   
   Knowledge of:
   

   • Working with upper-level IT staff to develop and implement department goals
   • Staying abreast of emerging technologies that can improve IT department performance and increase company profits
   • Managing IT personnel
   • Creating and implementing IT policies, protocols and standards
   • Working with directors and senior IT staff to develop the IT department budget
   • Contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors and service providers
   • Leadership principles and effective management techniques
   • Government procurement processes and vendor management

   
   Ability to:
   

   • Implement significant enterprise IT initiatives by effectively leveraging division and vendor resources;
   • Guide substantial organizational change efforts;
   • Contribute to the development of an organizational budget;
   • Create effective relationships and collaborate with all levels of organizational leadership both within the division and in state agencies;
   • Accurately assess problems, effectively and efficiently arrive at excellent solutions;
   • Effectively resolve organizational challenges and build consensus toward unified objectives;
   • Encourage others to participate as a team and ensure that diverse views are represented in team decision making;
   • Work with and understand a variety of internal and external customer business needs; and
   • Direct multiple, large, cross-functional project teams and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders

   
   Does this sound like you?
   
   Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter.(Please Note: You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system.You only need to upload the requested documentation.)
   
   What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?
   

   • Work/life Balance
   • Health Coverage
   • Retirement plans
   • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
   • And more...

   
   Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
   
   Other important information to be aware of.
   

   • This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
   • Only online applications are accepted.By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right deputy chief information officer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with deputy chief information officer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new deputy chief information officer

   Once you've selected the best deputy chief information officer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new deputy chief information officer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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