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Howard

IT Support Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$30/hr

This position reports to the IT Director. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Responsible for providing guidance, orientation, and training to others, as well as assigning and reviewing their work. May serve in a ...

Humana

Director, IT PMO - Segments

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

... technology and business customers. The Director, PMO Segmentsassembles and leads project teams ... Agile/SAFe certification Additional Information This position follows a Hybrid work style (3 days a ...

Humana

Director, IT PMO - Segments

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

... technology and business customers. The Director, PMO Segmentsassembles and leads project teams ... Agile/SAFe certification Additional Information This position follows a Hybrid work style (3 days a ...

Humana

Director, IT PMO - Segments

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

... technology and business customers. The Director, PMO Segmentsassembles and leads project teams ... Agile/SAFe certification Additional Information This position follows a Hybrid work style (3 days a ...

The Nuclear Company

Head of IT

Washington, DC · On-site

About the role The Head of IT is responsible for defining and executing The Nuclear Company's technology strategy and ensuring the secure, reliable, and scalable operation of all corporate technology ...

The Nuclear Company

Head of IT

Washington, DC · On-site

About the role The Head of IT is responsible for defining and executing The Nuclear Company's technology strategy and ensuring the secure, reliable, and scalable operation of all corporate technology ...

Omm IT Solutions

IT Project Manager

Washington, DC · Remote

$111K - $131K/yr

... directed, assisting with tasks such as strategic planning, project tracking or the development of ... A versatile understanding of Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity capabilities. \n * A ...

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How much do it director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for it director in Reston, VA is $139,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,300.00 and $163,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges an IT director faces when aligning IT strategy with overall business goals?

IT Directors often encounter challenges in translating business objectives into actionable IT strategies, particularly when balancing innovation with budget constraints. They must ensure that technology investments support company growth while maintaining security and compliance. Additionally, bridging communication gaps between technical teams and executive leadership is a common hurdle, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills. Success in this role often hinges on the ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities and emerging technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IT director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an IT Director, you need extensive experience in IT management, strategic planning, and a solid understanding of network infrastructure, security, and business processes, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT or related fields. Familiarity with enterprise systems (such as ERP and CRM), cybersecurity frameworks, and certifications like PMP, CISSP, or ITIL are highly valued. Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for guiding teams and aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. These competencies ensure effective technology operations, risk management, and the successful delivery of IT projects within a business context.

What is an IT director?

An information technology (IT) director oversees the function and maintenance of technology within an organization. Some companies use the terms Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) interchangeably with IT director, but in large corporations, these are usually different positions. As an IT director, your duties include supervising IT department employees, developing network policies and procedures, and managing vendor contracts. You also oversee large-scale technology projects, such as upgrading system infrastructure and enhancing network security.

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Director, Information Technology (Government Solutions)

Altarum

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

At Altarum, we're driven by a simple but powerful mission: improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations underserved by the healthcare system. We partner with federal and state agencies to design and deliver solutions that make a real, measurable difference.
We're looking for a mission-driven Director of Information Technology to lead our enterprise IT strategy, strengthen internal technology operations, and serve as a senior technical partner on client-facing solutions.
About the Role
This role requires experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients.
As Director of Information Technology, you'll lead Altarum's enterprise IT function while also advising on technology solutions for federal and state government clients. This is a dual-mandate leadership role: part enterprise IT executive, part client-facing technical advisor.
You'll thrive here if you:
  • Enjoy balancing strategy, security, compliance, innovation, and practical delivery
  • Can lead both internal IT operations and external technical solutioning
  • Have experience supporting technology in public sector, healthcare, or government contracting environments
  • Are comfortable advising leaders, project teams, and clients on secure, scalable technology approaches
  • Care about using technology, including AI, responsibly and in service of public health impact

What You'll Do
Enterprise IT Strategy & Operations
  • Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with Altarum's mission, growth priorities, and operational needs
  • Lead internal IT operations, including infrastructure, cloud environments, enterprise systems, helpdesk support, business continuity, and vendor management
  • Evaluate service delivery models and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, modernization, and user experience
  • Manage IT budgets, resource allocation, vendors, service priorities, and financial accountability
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performing IT team focused on service delivery, governance, security, and technical partnership
Security, Compliance & Governance
  • Own information security, compliance, and risk management practices across the organization
  • Support and maintain required security certifications, authorizations, audits, documentation, and testing
  • Stay ahead of regulatory, compliance, and certification changes and build readiness plans
  • Partner with General Counsel in co-leading Altarum's Security Assessment Group
  • Guide responsible AI adoption, including governance, acceptable use, data privacy, vendor risk, and practical implementation
Client-Facing Technology Partnership
  • Partner with business and project leaders to scope, evaluate, and support client-facing IT solutions for government clients
  • Advise on architecture, security, compliance, scalability, integration, and long-term sustainability
  • Serve as a flexible technical thought partner, shifting between advisory, hands-on, and oversight roles as needed
  • Support proposals and business development by contributing technical approaches, solution considerations, risk assumptions, and cost inputs
  • Offer creative, practical alternatives when standard technology approaches do not fit client constraints, budgets, or delivery needs

What We're Looking For
We're looking for a senior IT leader who brings strong technical judgment, business acumen, and the ability to lead across a complex, mission-driven organization.
The ideal candidate is:
  • Strategic, practical, and able to connect technology decisions to business and mission outcomes
  • Experienced leading enterprise IT operations in a secure, compliance-driven environment
  • Comfortable operating in both internal leadership and client-facing advisory roles
  • Strong in information security, governance, risk management, and technology modernization
  • Able to lead through influence in a matrixed, multi-division environment
  • A clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for business, legal, operational, and client audiences
  • Flexible, collaborative, and comfortable balancing competing priorities and trade-offs
    Committed to responsible, secure, and mission-aligned technology adoption

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director-level role
  • Must have experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients
  • Strong knowledge of information security and compliance frameworks relevant to public-sector or health-related work
  • Experience with AI/ML strategy, governance, or responsible adoption in an organizational setting
  • Experience managing cloud platforms, enterprise systems, IT service delivery, cybersecurity operations, and modern technology governance practices
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed, multi-division environment

Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environments
  • Familiarity with health data standards or interoperability frameworks such as FHIR, HL7, or USCDI
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, AWS, Azure, or equivalent credentials

Why Join Our Team?
This is a unique opportunity to shape how Altarum uses secure, responsible, and mission-aligned technology to support our people, strengthen operations, and advance public health outcomes.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead enterprise technology strategy for a mission-driven organization
  • Strengthen IT operations, governance, security, and service delivery
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor on meaningful government client work
  • Help guide responsible AI adoption across the organization
  • Build and develop a strong IT team with broad organizational impact
  • Partner with leaders across Altarum to align technology with mission, growth, and client needs

Where You'll Work
  • This role is considered Hybrid with occasional in-person collaboration days and will be located in either Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI - you'll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day.
  • These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming.
  • Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person.

Work Eligibility & Requirements
  • Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
  • Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
  • Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.
  • Travel Requirements: <15%

$199,831 - $241,175.55 a year
At Altarum, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors and rely on market indicators to get it right. Individual compensation packages are based on numerous factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This salary range is not a guarantee of compensation, as the final offer amount will vary based on these factors.
In addition to base salary compensation, Altarum Enterprise employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- A flexible work environment and more!
Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all.
Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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