Job Posting Title

Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Health Information Exchange

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Based on education and experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let’s Talk Benefits

We know your great work deserves great support. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for all eligible employees.

Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
11 paid holidays annually.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary: Based on education and experience

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In accordance with 62 O.S. § 34.301(h)(6) and OAC 260:130-1-2, this position has been designated as executive management and is exempt from the civil service and human capital modernization act and applicable rules.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO) serves as the senior second-in-command within the agency’s technology leadership structure, providing executive oversight of enterprise architecture, large-scale vendor performance, and the technical integrity of OHCA’s modernization initiatives. Acting as a strategic guardian for the agency’s technical future, this role is a high-stakes partnership designed to ensure complex technology efforts are architecturally sound and executed with relentless discipline.

The Deputy CTO translates the CTO's strategic "Intent" into practical "Implementation". This is achieved through three critical functions: reducing operational noise by filtering chaos, protecting the CTO's focus by serving as the primary technical escalation point for vendor risks, and ensuring execution discipline to prevent the accumulation of technical debt. The Deputy CTO is expected to pressure-test the leader’s strategy privately, but once a path is set, fully own the execution publicly without undermining the leader’s credibility.

Principal Activities May Include:

Enterprise Architecture & Modernization Oversight (The Architectural Gatekeeper)

Provide senior oversight of enterprise and solution architecture supporting agency modernization initiatives, reviewing major decisions early to prevent fragmentation.
Act as an "Architectural Gatekeeper," ensuring all systems align with the target-state architecture and preventing short-term pressures from compromising long-term sustainability.
Enforce execution discipline to specifically prevent ad-hoc patches and "one-off solutions" that create technical debt.
Ensure modernization initiatives balance innovation with operational stability, particularly within Medicaid and eligibility systems.

Large-Scale Vendor & Contract Technical Oversight

Provide day-to-day executive-level technical oversight of the agency’s largest technology vendors, including Gainwell.
Ensure deliverables meet contractual standards specifically to prevent "vendor-driven design," where a platform's limitations dictate the agency’s business processes.
Manage vendor accountability using "facts over emotion," centering performance discussions on objective technical evidence and contractual expectations.
Oversee MMIS change orders and service requests from a technical quality, integration, and risk management perspective, identifying how delays impact downstream subsystems.

Systems Integration, Data, and Platform Governance

Oversee enterprise systems integration frameworks, including standardizing how MMIS and Nexus exchange data to reduce future rework.
Coordinate complex data initiatives across multiple state agencies (including OSDH, DHS, DMH, and Corrections).
Provide governance oversight of agency technology platforms, including ServiceNow and Artificial Intelligence. Ensure AI and emerging technologies scale intentionally by aligning with Ethical AI principles, security requirements, and agency policy.

Risk Management, Institutional Learning & Technical Readiness

Operate with a high degree of autonomy using a disciplined escalation framework based on risk tolerance, time sensitivity, and financial/political impact.
When escalating issues to the CTO, provide "options, not emergencies"—delivering clear summaries, documented assumptions, and viable mitigation paths.
Surface technical risks early to leadership before they become "go-live" emergencies.
Mandate Institutional Learning as a governance requirement by documenting the "root causes" of incidents to update future standards and ensure the organization "gets smarter".

Executive & Cross-Agency Collaboration (Influence Without Overreach)

Act on behalf of the Chief Technology Officer in executive, interagency, or vendor forums as delegated, acting with complete authority within defined guardrails.
Navigate the history and culture of OHCA by leading through "influence over authority," respecting historical constraints, and earning alignment through data and examples.
Translate complex technical issues into clear, concise, and decision-ready information for executive leadership, keeping the executive conversation focused on decision-making rather than problem-discovery.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may have direct or indirect supervisory responsibility over select senior technical leaders or functions, as delegated by the Chief Technology Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competency Requirements

This position requires advanced knowledge of enterprise technology architecture, systems integration, data governance, and large-scale technology implementations within complex public-sector environments. The role serves as a trusted thought partner who balances strategic vision with disciplined execution to support OHCA’s technology modernization initiatives. Success in this position requires the ability to translate long-term transformation goals into actionable implementation plans (Strategic Mindset), navigate and coordinate complex multi-system and cross-agency initiatives (Manages Complexity), and maintain structured oversight of major vendors and technology initiatives to ensure accountability, compliance, and technical integrity (Ensures Accountability). The role also requires strong technical acumen (Tech Savvy) and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders to advance enterprise technology priorities (Collaborates).

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history.**

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 7years of relevant professional experience in information technology, systems architecture, or technology leadership, including 4 years in a supervisory or senior leadership capacity OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience as permitted by agency policy.

Preference Qualifications Include:

Experience overseeing large-scale Medicaid or health-related technology systems.
Experience managing or overseeing system integrators and major technology vendors.
Strong background in enterprise architecture, data integration, and interoperability.
Experience operating in complex government or public-sector environments, using institutional knowledge and political realities to drive alignment.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, framing impact over preference, and serving as an executive partner.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. In the course of performing job duties, employees are required to speak, stand, walk, and reach with their hands and arms. This position requires extended periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

Accommodation Statement

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-522-7335.

Notice to applicants:

Please add [email protected] to the address book or “safe-senders” list in your email. All correspondence will come from this address. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at 405-522-7093.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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