STATE CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL (WORKING TITLE)
Salary
$147,448.00 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03049
Department
GOVERNORS TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
Opening Date
07/13/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
100 N. Stewart St. Suite 100 Carson City, NV 89701
Job Summary
The State Chief Privacy Officer & General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor and chief privacy executive for the Governor's Technology Office (GTO). Reporting directly to the State Chief Information Officer, this executive position provides legal counsel, privacy leadership, strategic policy guidance, and enterprise risk management support for statewide technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital government, data governance, and information management initiatives.
As a member of the GTO Executive Leadership Team, the incumbent serves as a trusted advisor to the State CIO, the Governor's Office, executive branch leadership, and statewide governance bodies on matters involving technology law, privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, public records, procurement, data sharing, emerging technologies, and enterprise risk.
The State Chief Privacy Officer & General Counsel is responsible for establishing and overseeing Nevada's enterprise privacy program, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, advising on technology-related legal and policy matters, and supporting the State CIO in carrying out statutory responsibilities related to statewide information technology, cybersecurity, and technology governance.
The position provides leadership in developing legal, privacy, and ethical frameworks that enable innovation while protecting the interests of Nevada's residents, businesses, visitors, and government agencies. The incumbent works collaboratively with agency directors, constitutional officers, elected officials, legal counsel, and executive leadership to advance secure, transparent, efficient, and citizen-centered government services.
Essential Qualifications
Seven or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties with a minimum of two years of managerial experience and a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties
The State Chief Privacy Officer & General Counsel serves as the senior legal and privacy executive for the Governor's Technology Office and functions as the primary legal advisor to the State CIO on matters affecting statewide technology operations and governance.
The position provides strategic legal oversight and privacy leadership for:
The incumbent represents the Governor's Technology Office in executive branch policy discussions, legislative matters, intergovernmental initiatives, national associations, and public-private partnerships involving technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and digital government.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Chief Privacy Officer should have a strong familiarity with state statutes surrounding IT, security and privacy
Chief Privacy Officer should have ability to assist in drafting and researching legislation as it pertains to their purview
Chief Privacy Officer should be able to provide legal counsel on all matters germane to the GTOs scope of responsibility
Chief Privacy Officer should have knowledge surrounding IT policies for the state, not necessarily in statute
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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