IT Manager

CADCA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation

Unlimited sick leave

15+ Paid Holidays a year

401(k) retirement plan with 5% match

Excellent medical benefits

Supportive team culture with growth

Monthly Birthday and AnniversaryCelebr

Job summary

CADCA, a nonprofit association, is seeking an IT Manager to lead technology operations, champion AI-driven modernization, and serve as a strategic partner to leadership. The role demands ownership of the technology environment and driving digital transformation within a growing organization.

The position offers on-site work in Alexandria, VA with a competitive salary range ($75,000–$110,000) and Benefits that support a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience leading or managing AI adoption and implementation initiatives.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity planning and implementation.
• Experience managing IT budgets and vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with CRM and database management systems.
• Strong project management skills; experience with tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system uptime, security, and performance across all platforms and end-user devices.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for internal helpdesk and technical support needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls.
• Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities; lead incident response as needed.
• Champion AI initiatives, identifying and implementing tools that improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Lead digital transformation and build staff technology literacy.
• Ensure website and digital tools are secure, highly available, and integrated with core business systems.
• Manage integrations between CRM, AMS, LMS, and other platforms.
• Manage organizational databases and ensure data integrity, accessibility, and security.
• Support reporting and analytics needs across departments.
• Manage relationships with MSPs and other tech vendors; negotiate licenses and SLAs.
• Develop, manage, and report on the IT budget; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

IT leadership

AI adoption

Cybersecurity

Budget management

CRM & database

Project management

Communication

Education

Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+)

Certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified)

Certifications (e.g., PMP)

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

netForum

Docebo

Job description

Are you an IT professional looking for a career with a team of awesome colleagues, adaptive mindset and being a partner in prevention? Look no further! We are looking for a talented and driven IT Manager to lead our technology operations and champion AI-driven modernization. Bring us your passion for this high-impact and growth-oriented role.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation
• Unlimited sick leave
• 15+ Paid Holidays a year
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
• Excellent medical benefits
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth
• Monthly Birthday and Anniversary celebrations

Position Summary

We are a nonprofit association of approximately 35 employees seeking a talented and driven IT Manager to lead our technology operations. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role for a seasoned IT professional who is ready to take full ownership of our technology environment, champion AI-driven modernization, and serve as a strategic partner to organizational leadership.

Position Details

Reports To: Vice President, Finance and IT
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: On Site
Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operations

• Ensure system uptime, security, and performance across all platforms and end-user devices
• Serve as the primary escalation point for internal helpdesk and technical support needs

Cybersecurity

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls
• Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities; lead incident response as needed
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security best practices relevant to nonprofit operations

AI & Digital Innovation

• Lead the organization's AI initiatives, identifying and implementing tools that improve operational efficiency
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
• Champion digital transformation efforts and build staff technology literacy

Website & Digital Tools

• Ensure that the company's website and digital tools are secure, highly available, optimized for performance, and seamlessly integrated with other core business systems
• Manage integrations between CRM, AMS, LMS, and other member-facing platforms

Data & Database Management

• Manage organizational databases and ensure data integrity, accessibility, and security
• Support reporting and analytics needs across departments

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage relationships with outsourced MSP and other technology service providers, consultants, and vendors.
• Negotiate and oversee software licenses, SLAs, and IT-related contracts

Budget Management

• Develop, manage, and report on the annual IT budget
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising capability or security
• Build business cases for technology investments and present to leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with staff across all departments to understand technology needs and deliver effective solutions
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy

Qualifications

Required

• 5–7 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity
• Experience leading or managing AI adoption and implementation initiatives
• Proven track record in cybersecurity planning and implementation
• Experience managing IT budgets and vendor relationships
• Familiarity with CRM and database management systems
• Strong project management skills; experience with tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with Association Management Software netForum (AMS) and Learning Management Systems Docebo (LMS)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified, PMP, or similar)

Why Join Us

• Be a key leader in a collaborative, mission-driven organization
• Take ownership of meaningful technology projects with real organizational impact
• Competitive salary and hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunity to shape the organization's technology strategy from the ground up

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.