Director, Information Technology (Government Solutions)

Altarum; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Optical coverage

Paid Time Off + holidays

Tuition assistance

401K plan

Life, AD&D & Disability coverage

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Altarum is seeking a mission-driven Director of Information Technology to lead our enterprise IT strategy and client-facing technology advisory. You will oversee internal IT operations, security, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, scalable technology aligned with public-health objectives.

This role demands experience with federal/state government clients, strong information security expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to drive modernization and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience (5+ years in senior/director role).
• Experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients.
• Strong information security and compliance knowledge for public-sector work.
• Experience with AI/ML strategy, governance, or responsible adoption.
• Experience managing cloud platforms, enterprise systems, IT service delivery, cybersecurity operations, and governance practices.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with Altarum’s mission and growth priorities.
• Lead internal IT operations including infrastructure, cloud environments, enterprise systems, helpdesk, business continuity, and vendor management.
• Own information security, compliance, risk management, and audits across the organization.
• Partner with government clients to scope, evaluate, and support client-facing IT solutions.
• Guide responsible AI adoption with governance, data privacy, and vendor risk.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Information security

Governance

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/CS)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Altarum, we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations underserved by the healthcare system. We partner with federal and state agencies to design and deliver solutions that make a real, measurable difference.

We’re looking for a mission-driven Director of Information Technology to lead our enterprise IT strategy, strengthen internal technology operations, and serve as a senior technical partner on client-facing solutions.

About the Role

This role requires experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients.

As Director of Information Technology, you’ll lead Altarum’s enterprise IT function while also advising on technology solutions for federal and state government clients. This is a dual-mandate leadership role: part enterprise IT executive, part client-facing technical advisor.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Enjoy balancing strategy, security, compliance, innovation, and practical delivery
• Can lead both internal IT operations and external technical solutioning
• Have experience supporting technology in public sector, healthcare, or government contracting environments
• Are comfortable advising leaders, project teams, and clients on secure, scalable technology approaches
• Care about using technology, including AI, responsibly and in service of public health impact

What You'll Do

Enterprise IT Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with Altarum’s mission, growth priorities, and operational needs
• Lead internal IT operations, including infrastructure, cloud environments, enterprise systems, helpdesk support, business continuity, and vendor management
• Evaluate service delivery models and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, modernization, and user experience
• Manage IT budgets, resource allocation, vendors, service priorities, and financial accountability
• Build, develop, and manage a high‑performing IT team focused on service delivery, governance, security, and technical partnership

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Own information security, compliance, and risk management practices across the organization
• Support and maintain required security certifications, authorizations, audits, documentation, and testing
• Stay ahead of regulatory, compliance, and certification changes and build readiness plans
• Partner with General Counsel in co‑leading Altarum’s Security Assessment Group
• Guide responsible AI adoption, including governance, acceptable use, data privacy, vendor risk, and practical implementation

Client‑Facing Technology Partnership

• Partner with business and project leaders to scope, evaluate, and support client‑facing IT solutions for government clients
• Advise on architecture, security, compliance, scalability, integration, and long‑term sustainability
• Serve as a flexible technical thought partner, shifting between advisory, hands‑on, and oversight roles as needed
• Support proposals and business development by contributing technical approaches, solution considerations, risk assumptions, and cost inputs
• Offer creative, practical alternatives when standard technology approaches do not fit client constraints, budgets, or delivery needs

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a senior IT leader who brings strong technical judgment, business acumen, and the ability to lead across a complex, mission‑driven organization.

The ideal candidate is:

• Strategic, practical, and able to connect technology decisions to business and mission outcomes
• Experienced leading enterprise IT operations in a secure, compliance‑driven environment
• Comfortable operating in both internal leadership and client‑facing advisory roles
• Strong in information security, governance, risk management, and technology modernization
• Able to lead through influence in a matrixed, multi‑division environment
• A clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for business, legal, operational, and client audiences
• Flexible, collaborative, and comfortable balancing competing priorities and trade‑offs
• Committed to responsible, secure, and mission‑aligned technology adoption

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director‑level role
• Must have experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients
• Strong knowledge of information security and compliance frameworks relevant to public‑sector or health‑related work
• Experience with AI/ML strategy, governance, or responsible adoption in an organizational setting
• Experience managing cloud platforms, enterprise systems, IT service delivery, cybersecurity operations, and modern technology governance practices
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed, multi‑division environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environments
• Familiarity with health data standards or interoperability frameworks such as FHIR, HL7, or USCDI
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, AWS, Azure, or equivalent credentials

Why Join Our Team?

This is a unique opportunity to shape how Altarum uses secure, responsible, and mission‑aligned technology to support our people, strengthen operations, and advance public health outcomes.

• Lead enterprise technology strategy for a mission‑driven organization
• Strengthen IT operations, governance, security, and service delivery
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on meaningful government client work
• Help guide responsible AI adoption across the organization
• Build and develop a strong IT team with broad organizational impact
• Partner with leaders across Altarum to align technology with mission, growth, and client needs

Where You'll Work

• This role is considered Hybrid with occasional in‑person collaboration days and will be located in either Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI – you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose‑driven Collaboration Day.
• These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming.
• Non‑local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in‑person.

Work Eligibility & Requirements

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.
• Travel Requirements: <15%

Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.

Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.

In addition to base salary compensation, Altarum Enterprise employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
• A flexible work environment and more!