The Denver District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a dedicated Chief Technology Officer. This is an at-will appointed position by Denver District Attorney John Walsh.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full pay range salary for this position is $140,000 - $236,000 with an expected starting salary of $170,000 - $220,000 a year, based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday
Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
Free RTD Eco Pass
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Who We Are
The Mission of the Denver District Attorney's Office is to professionally and competently prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and to seek equal justice for all in the criminal justice system. Our mission also includes the prevention and deterrence of crimes, supporting the well-being of victims, participating in the community, being transparent and accountable, and, improving the criminal justice system to provide fair alternatives to incarceration in appropriate cases.
Location
This position reports on site at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
The Job
We are currently hiring for a Chief Technology Officer to join the District Attorney's Office. This position is responsible for oversight of the administrative, technical, and operational processes of the Information Technology Department within the Office of the District Attorney. Primary responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, architecting and coordinating a comprehensive program of activities designed to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the 2nd Judicial District's information technology programs and operations including leveraging technology to optimize efficiency and automate, where possible, organizational business processes. As well as deliver effective and innovative services in partnership with other employees, Denver City & County IT departments/divisions, external entities, and the public. You will also provide reliable, innovative, and integrated technology to internal and external customers through innovation and collaboration.
As the Chief Technology Officer, you can expect to:
Continuous Process Improvement
Collaborate with the District Attorney and leadership, define, measure, analyze, improve, and control key processes
Design, develop, and support automations and artificial intelligence applications that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prosecution
Collaboration
Coordinate with City IT on strategic initiatives, support requirements and metrics, technology needs, hardware, software, and services
Works with City IT to maximize utilization of services and technology offered through City IT, as well as monitor service levels to ensure the services meet the needs of the Office of the District Attorney
CDAC (Colorado District Attorney’s Council
Support continuous improvement of CDAC technology through assistance with business requirements, testing, piloting software, collaborative software development, and software development utilizing in-house, county, or contract developers
Support state-wide improvement efforts through attending and presenting at state-wide meetings such as the Action Users Group, Data Analysts Group, Prosecutor’s Action Advisory Committee, and the CDAC Fall Conference
District Attorney Offices
Initiate, coordinate, foster, and support state-wide efforts on District Attorney technology collaboration
Provide technology and thought leadership on collaborative efforts including the Prosecutorial Performance Indicators and similar projects
Partners
Coordinate with DPD and other law enforcement agencies on collaborative processes and technologies
Coordinate with judicial representatives to improve technology, data sharing, and efficiency
Improve efficiency of data sharing with public defenders, defense counsel, and pre-trial services
Explore integrations with jails and prisons, and collaborate with CMHHIP (Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo)
Budget and Grant Support
Follow grant and County procurement processes
Create technology budgets for approval and operate and report according to the approved budget throughout the year
Identify and apply for grants to improve the technology available to the District Attorney’s office
Software Development and Data Analytics
Work with leadership, staff, and developers to ensure software fulfills requirements
Ensure work stays on schedule and on budget
Support office initiatives around data analytics ensuring technology platforms are optimized for their use
Guide the evolution of the offices data warehouse ensuring its compatibility with the office goals and objectives
Vendor Management
Work with vendors to ensure software features meet the needs of the office
Participate in customer advisory boards and other voice of the customer activities
Assist City staff in negotiating the best value in vendor contracts
Operates office equipment as required including a personal computer and applicable software
Operates a motor vehicle in order to attend offsite meetings and travel to various sites within the 2nd Judicial District
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Monday, January 12, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 12, 2026 at 11:59PM.
Job Profile
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Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00Target Pay
$170,000 - $220,000/year, based on experience and educationAgency
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