IT Director I - EHRA

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System. This role drives modernization, cross-agency collaboration, and data-informed decision making across education, workforce, and health outcomes for the state.

You will oversee strategy, operations, and programs, ensuring high quality, research-ready data while guiding governance, privacy, and secure access in a complex public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret health and human services data and link it to outcomes and well-being
• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise data architecture, integration, governance, privacy, and secure research access
• Skill in assessing longitudinal analysis, statistical and predictive methods, data quality, and record linkage
• Proven ability to manage teams, vendors, contracts, budgets and program priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational direction for North Carolina's statewide longitudinal data system
• Drive cross-agency collaboration to modernize data infrastructure and governance
• Translate complex data concepts into actionable research requirements
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and security in research access and linkage

Skills

Data governance

Enterprise data architecture

Statistical methods

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Cross-agency collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Associate degree in computer science or IT

Job description

Agency Department of Information Technology Division DIT Secretary , CIO Job Classification Title IT Director I (NS) Position Number 65034679 Grade DT12

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Are you ready to shape the future of data driven decision making in North Carolina? The NCLDS (North Carolina Longitudinal Data System) is seeking an inspiring and visionary Executive Director to lead modernization efforts, guide cross agency collaboration, and transform how data informs educational, workforce, and health outcomes across the state.

In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic, operational, and program leadership for North Carolina's statewide longitudinal data hub turning the collective goals of the governing board and contributing organizations into bold, actionable results. This is your opportunity to build a system that truly empowers policymakers, researchers, and communities with high quality, research ready data.

What You Bring:

• A deep understanding of education systems at every level from early childhood, K-12 to community colleges, and higher education
• Expertise in workforce development systems, credentials, employment data, and education to career pathways
• Experience interpreting health and human services data and connecting health outcomes to long term well-being, educational attainment, and workforce participation
• Executive level communication and partnership building skills, with the ability to align diverse organizations around shared goals
• Proven success leading longitudinal data programs or complex enterprise data initiatives
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, integration, governance, metadata, lineage, privacy, and security
• Skilled in translating complex domain concepts into clear, cross-system research requirements
• Ability to assess and guide longitudinal analysis, statistical methods, data quality, and linkage accuracy
• Sound judgment and the ability to deliver results in a complex public sector environment

"The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act."

Salary Range: $105,341 - $184,345

Worksite Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Ability to interpret health and human services data and link it to outcomes and well-being
• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise data architecture, integration, modeling, governance, privacy, and secure research access
• Skill in assessing longitudinal analysis, statistical and predictive methods, data quality, and record linkage
• Proven ability to manage teams, vendors, contracts, budgets, grants and program priorities
• Experience developing policies, setting standards, and delivering results in a complex public sector environment

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the position's role including one year of supervisory experience;
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the position's role including one year of supervisory experience;
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.