Deputy Chief Technology Officer
$176,400–$176,400 year
Remote
Job Summary
Define and advocate for the long-term vision of DNC Tech by setting direction and focus to ensure mission delivery cycle over cycle. Own key strategic initiatives end-to-end, including evaluating new technologies and preparing for presidential primary support. Operationalize internal processes to improve team support, streamline contract reviews and budget management, and foster technical excellence with a focus on morale and burnout prevention. Partner closely with the Chief Security Officer, Heads of Data & Engineering, Product, and Strategic Partnerships to drive implementation. Occasional travel up to a few days monthly is required.
Required Qualifications
- proven track record of successfully setting a strategic vision and achieving measurable outcomes
- significant experience overseeing complex technical projects from start to finish
- experience working with/for major Democratic organizations including committees, campaigns, state parties or aligned entities
- experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments including the adoption of emerging and new technologies
- strong experience with stakeholder management, including relationship building and strategic alignment
- self-starter, capable of navigating ambiguous and evolving requirements and staying focused on delivering against the most important priorities
- comfortable working in remote/distributed environments, and collaborating with both teammates and stakeholders virtually
- exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical and strategic plans to executive leadership and non-technical audiences
- occasional travel, which could be up to a few days a month
- full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends
- U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders
Desired Qualifications
- demonstrated ability to successfully operationalize complex, cross-disciplinary projects
- led transitions around technologies like generative AI
- experience driving results through influence, effectively organizing cross-functional teams around strategic initiatives without direct management responsibility
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