Director of Information Technology

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education seeks a Director of Information Technology to guide technology systems and strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. You will oversee development, deployment, and support of IT practices and tools to advance DOE priorities.

The role requires strong program management, capacity to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences, and a proven track record in educational technology and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge in designing educational technology systems and implementation.
• Strong program and project management skills with technology insight.
• Ability to procure, set up, organize, track and manage tech assets.
• Leadership and problem solving to deliver successful programs and outcomes.
• Strategic planning to ensure systems support objectives within budget.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to varied audiences; strong SDLC skills.
• Experience with educational data and data analytics evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technology systems, approaches, and functions for the VDOE.
• Define testing approaches including regression testing, UAT, and automated testing.
• Keep data models/ERDs, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories up-to-date.
• Define the future technology vision and a practical path to achieve it.

Skills

Educational technology planning

Program & project management

Technology asset management

Strategic planning

Leadership & problem solving

SDLC & stakeholder communication

Data analytics in education

Education

Degree in information systems or related field

Advanced degree in education (preferred)

Job description

Title: Director of Information Technology

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II

Hiring Range: $142,000-$156,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Director of Information Technology to assist the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chief Operations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Innovation, Student Pathways & Technology, Senior Leadership, and agency staff to lead, manage, and support technology systems, approaches, and functions for the VDOE.

The mission of the Director of Information Technology and Systems is to effectively leverage assigned resources to promote, support, assist, and oversee the development, implementation, and proper deployment of practices, technologies, and innovative approaches that further the mission and priority goals of the DOE Department of Data, Research and Technology and overall Virginia Department of Education.

• Ensure expectations are clear, well communicated, and relate to the goals and objectives of the department, staff receives frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate, and staff has the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish goals.
• Ensure all necessary VITA, Procurement, and CSRM considerations and approvals are attained in a timely and proactive manner to enable proper use of technology tools for the agency.
• Define approaches for regression testing, UAT, net-new testing, and automated testing protocols.
• Assist in keeping data models/ERDs, data dictionaries, and Metadata repositories are kept up-to-date.
• Define the future technology vision for the agency and establish an achievable path to that end.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and skills in designing/developing educational technology systems and planning for their implementation.
• Considerable program and project management skills with a deep understanding of technology.
• Ability to procure, set-up, organize, track, and manage technology assets (hardware and software).
• Ability to apply leadership, management skills, and problem solving capabilities to deliver successful programs and outcomes.
• Ability to apply strategic planning to ensure that all systems necessary to support objectives are operating on budget and providing maximum value.
• Ability to understand and articulate highly technical concepts to both more technical and less technical audiences; exceptional SDLC and organizational skills.
• Experience with educational data and documented evidence of effective use of data analytics.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in information systems, computer science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred; an advance degree in education is preferred.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.