Director of Information Technology

Virginia Department of Education; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education seeks a Director of Information Technology to lead technology systems and initiatives in support of the Superintendent and senior leaders. The role focuses on directing IT strategy, governance, and operations to advance DOE priorities.

The position requires strong leadership, project management, and SDLC expertise, with a preference for experience in educational data analytics and managing large-scale technology programs.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of educational technology design and implementation.
• Strong program and project management with deep tech understanding.
• Procure, set up, organize, track, and manage technology assets.
• Lead and manage teams to deliver programs and outcomes.
• Strategic planning to keep systems on budget and delivering value.
• Explain technical concepts to varied audiences; strong SDLC skills.
• Experience with educational data and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Clarify goals and provide frequent, constructive feedback to staff.
• Coordinate necessary approvals (VITA, Procurement, CSRM) for technology use.
• Define regression testing, UAT, and automated testing approaches.
• Keep data models/ERDs, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories up-to-date.
• Define and pursue a future technology vision and achievable path for the agency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Problem solving

SDLC

Data analytics

Technology budgeting

Education

B.S. in information systems or computer science

Advanced degree in education preferred

Job description

Director of Information Technology

• 5112654
• Richmond, Virginia, United States
• Dept of Ed Central Operations
• Educational and Media Services
• Full-Time (Salaried)
• Closing at: Oct 5 2026 - 23:55 EDT
• Dept of Ed Central Operations

• 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

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.

Job Duties

The Director of Information Technology will be expected to perform the following duties:

• 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.

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annually with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: [phone], [TTY: 786-8389]

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]