IT Application Director

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental,

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs

Paid State Holidays

Fitness Centers in select locations

STAR Program discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation

Job summary

Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking an IT Application Development Director to lead the application development team, deliver secure and reliable technology solutions, and align projects with business goals. The role covers development, modernization, deployment, and ongoing support across C#, .NET, Java, and Salesforce, with emphasis on governance and compliance.

The Director will drive automation, manage budgets, and supervise staff while ensuring HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, and

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Four years direct experience in Business Administration, Information Technology Management, or a related field; supervisory/lead capacity preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and IT governance, security, compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the application development team, including workload distribution, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee and coordinate application development projects, ensuring deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, ADA, and accessibility requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff development

Automation

Governance

Security

HIPAA

CJIS

NIST

ADA

Education

High School, GED

Tools

Visual Studio .Net

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Crystal Reports

Job description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: September 18, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: September 18, 2026

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here . http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: State of Kansas Only (Internal)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsored: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

• Annual Pay Range: $90,500.80

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The IT Application Development Director position K0220402 within the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is now open. We are seeking a strategic and innovative Application Development Director to lead our application development team and deliver secure, reliable, accessible, and high-quality technology solutions. Our technology environment includes C#, .NET, Java, and Salesforce, with responsibility spanning application development, modernization, deployment, integration, and ongoing support. The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience serving in a lead or management role, with demonstrated ability to lead development teams, manage projects and resources, develop staff, and align technology solutions with business objectives. The Director will also drive automation and process improvement while ensuring strong governance, security, and compliance with requirements such as HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, and accessibility standards.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the application development team, including workload distribution, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish clear team goals, priorities, and project timelines aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate application development projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Serve as a liaison between the project managers and development staff to ensure effective communication and alignment of technology solutions with business needs.
• Conduct regular project reviews, stand-ups, and retrospectives to monitor progress, remove obstacles, and ensure continuous improvement with the development team and processes.
• Ensure team adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and security/compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, NIST, ADA, accessibility requirements).
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all team members, ensuring that individual performance aligns with organizational goals and expectations.
• Enforce compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable laws by applying the progressive disciplinary process when necessary to address policy violations or performance deficiencies.

Strategic and Technical Planning

• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and modernization of existing applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, or technologies to improve development efficiency or application performance.
• Contribute to IT strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for application development initiatives.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, RFPs, and contract management for software and development services.

Application Development

Customer Service and Collaboration

Governance, Standards and Compliance

Plans, staffs, evaluates, and directs work of employees of a work unit.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
  • Four Years direct experience with Business Administration, Information Technology Management or a related field.
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four (4) years direct experience in Business Administration, Information Technology Management, or a related field, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory, lead developer, or management capacity overseeing software development teams and projects. Education may be substituted for experience.
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visual Studio .Net, Crystal Reports
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Familiarity planning and managing IT budgets
  • Experience evaluating and reducing risks.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of SDLC methods, software design principles, and modern appdev frameworks
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Java, Python, SQL etc. frameworks)
  • Knowledge of IT governance, security, compliance standards, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Ability to lead IT staff and contractors in designing, developing, and maintaining applications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication skills, able to convey technical info to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Skilled at building effective relationships with staff, management, and partners.
  • Five years working experience in an IT related role or position
  • Three years’ experience in a lead or managerial role
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.