WCCC Director of Information Technology 2026-02526

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The State of Wyoming, Community College Commission, seeks a Director of Information Technology to architect data and analytics strategy, connecting campus IT, researchers, DBAs, and software vendors.

This role requires deep SQL, data warehouse, ETL, BI dashboards, and governance while balancing procurement, ROI, and privacy. Strong collaboration with eight colleges and automated validation are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field.
• 2–4 years of progressive work experience in Computer Technology at Program Manager I level.
• OR 5–7 years of progressive work experience at Program Manager I level with related knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for agency IT infrastructure.
• Oversee statewide data warehouse operations and multi-system data flows.
• Apply knowledge of SQL Server, relational design, schema optimization, and ETL routines.

Skills

SQL knowledge

Data warehousing

ETL design

BI reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

DMARS

Banner

Colleague

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Director of Information Technology serves as the strategic architect and analytics manager for the Wyoming Community College Commission. This position addresses the critical intersection where technical data operations meet institutional accountability and decision-support.

The role calls for a candidate who understands database structures, SQL environments, ETL mechanisms, and business intelligence ecosystems. Acting as a collaborative connector, the Director translates complex educational, financial, and state reporting expectations into structured, sustainable data assets, ensuring smooth technical alignment between campus IT groups, research directors, database administrators, and software vendors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / 307-777-6243 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Provide vision and direction for agency IT infrastructure.
• Oversee statewide data warehouse operations, repository structures, and multi-system data flows connecting the eight community colleges to the Commission.
• Apply practical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, schema optimization, and ETL routines to maintain accurate and reliable state data stores.
• Evaluate, deploy, and maintain business intelligence dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting portals to convey metrics to policymakers and college administrators.
• Coordinate with campus DBAs and software partners to align student information systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague) with statewide data collection platforms (e.g., DMARS).
• Serve as the primary Commission contact for technology procurement, balancing vendor roadmaps, long-term ROI, and technology longevity while establishing policies for IT governance and digital privacy.
• Lead systemwide research activities, coordinating mandatory data submissions for state legislative bodies, federal entities (IPEDS), and public policy studies.
• Partner with college IR leaders to standardize data definitions, refine state data dictionaries, and resolve reporting discrepancies across institutions.
• Establish automated validation procedures and data verification audits to maintain high accuracy standards across all collected metrics.
• Serve as the functional bridge between non-technical leadership, campus CIOs, Institutional Research Directors, and technical developers.
• Partner with college technology leaders to organize and lead statewide technology user groups and advisory committees to align software tools and data initiatives across all colleges.
• Direct and mentor internal staff, including research analysts and technical data specialists.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering.

Additionally, ideal applicants will demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms.

Crucially, successful candidates must excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic IT planning, governance models, resource allocation, and aligning technical roadmaps with broader organizational goals and operational priorities.
• In-depth understanding of effective stakeholder management techniques for building collaborative consensus across disparate departments, external institutions, and inter-agency user groups.
• Practical knowledge of strategies for translating complex technical concepts, infrastructure needs, and data security risks into clear, non-technical insights for non-technical leadership and external partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving a state vehicle, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt

057-Community College Commission

https://communitycolleges.wy.edu/

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / 307-777-6243 / [e-mail]