Director of Technology

Title: Director of Technology
State Role Title: Info Technology Manager I
Hiring Range: Commensurate based on qualifications and experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
The Virginia's Department of Education is seeking a qualified individual to assist the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Assistant Superintendent for Data, Research &Technology, Cabinet, and agency staff to lead, manage, and support technology systems, approaches, and functions for the VDOE. This includes, but is not limited to managing all technology assets (hardware and software), serving as the agency's backup AITR with VITA, overseeing technology project management that supports other departments, strategic planning and budgeting for future technological needs, assisting teams in implementing innovative practices, and implementing assigned tasks to maximize agency IT security. This position will also be responsible for managing a team that implements a new hybrid approach to application development leveraging deep technical expertise with our legacy environment systems as well as emerging low-code/no-code application approaches. Additionally, this position manages the team that is responsible for the technical environment used to collect, maintain, and manage mission-critical DOE data and applications. The team is responsible for the development of application code, implementation of database technology, maintenance/upgrading of database and application structures, fulfillment of ad hoc reporting, contributing to mandatory federal and state reporting, and adherence to DOE and state software standards.
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.
• Effective communication with VDOE staff, school division staff, partners/vendors, and the public via excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to understand and articulate highly technical concepts to both more technical and less technical audiences; exceptional SDLC and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated/directed with skills in organization, documentation, and planning.
• Experience with educational data and documented evidence of effective use of data analytics.
• Strong understanding of program management, budgeting, and business operations.
Additional Considerations
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of information systems, computer science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; an advance degree in education is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, information technology, educational data analytics, and employee supervision.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. 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.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process:
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 prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, (TTY: 786-8389)
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
Virginia Department of Education does not provide sponsorship
Contact Information
Name: Jessica Vaughan
Phone: n/a
Email:
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.