Director Emerging Technology Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Interim IT Director

Location: Washington DC- 5 Days onsite - No relocation

Assignment Type: Long term contract

Pay Rate: $70.00 - $95.00 / Per Hour

Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established, mission-driven public policy nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC to find their next IT Director. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to own technology strategy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure for an organization doing meaningful public-interest work while also being willing to roll up their sleeves alongside a small, close-knit team. If you're a collaborative, passionate technology leader who thrives on both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Own

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a multiyear technology roadmap aligned with the organization's mission and priorities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and leadership on technology investments, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technology
• Establish clear, transparent processes for technology decision-making and change management

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the IT team
• Build an inclusive, collaborative team culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning
• Support cross-training, documentation, and succession planning

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Lead and continuously improve the organization's cybersecurity program
• Maintain safeguards including identity and access management, MFA, endpoint protection, and incident response
• Run security awareness training and manage incident response protocols
• Test business continuity and disaster recovery plans

Responsible AI & Emerging Technology

• Lead development of a responsible AI governance framework
• Set standards for safe, ethical use of AI tools across the organization
• Vet AI vendors on data privacy, retention, and security practices

Infrastructure & Enterprise Systems

• Ensure reliability and security of cloud services, networks, devices, and collaboration tools
• Oversee core enterprise systems (finance, HR, CRM, knowledge management platforms)
• Manage day-to-day technology operations and support

Budget & Vendor Management

• Manage the technology operating and capital budget
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage technology partners
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spend

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 6 years in a managerial role
• Experience leading technology in a complex organization, spanning several of: strategy, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, infrastructure, budgets, or vendor management
• Working knowledge of cloud/SaaS environments, identity and access management, and cybersecurity operations
• Strong communication skills able to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative, low-ego leadership style with a genuine willingness to be hands-on when needed

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a nonprofit, public policy, or mission-driven organization
• Familiarity with formal frameworks like NIST, ITIL, or ISO 27001
• Experience with AI governance or responsible AI adoption

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. 

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