Vice President, Information Technology Services
$140,000–$168,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Set and execute internal technology strategy, aligning infrastructure, software, data, and security investments with organizational priorities. Lead a unified IT function of approximately 10 staff and contractors across infrastructure, end-user services, software development, data, and security. Direct network, end-user computing, and administrative systems while overseeing cloud migration and modernization across Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace, and primary SaaS applications. Oversee internal software development, systems integration, and data capabilities including maintenance from Paycom, Ramp, Power BI, and Salesforce. Direct the information security program, manage risk assessments, policies, controls, and incident response, and help lead responsible AI adoption through policies, tooling, and pilots. Oversee an IT budget of approximately $3 million, including forecasting, vendor negotiations, and investment prioritization. Build, coach, and develop a high-performing, customer-centric IT team with a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Ten or more years of progressive experience in information technology
- At least five years in a senior leadership role with responsibility for both infrastructure and security
- Comfortable operating as a hands-on technical leader, not solely in a strategic or managerial capacity
- Demonstrated experience leading cloud migration or modernization of core systems in an organization of comparable scale
- Hands-on familiarity with current enterprise technology environments, including cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), identity (Entra ID or Okta), and modern productivity ecosystems (Microsoft 365)
- Strong information security background, including risk management frameworks and incident response
- Experience owning and managing IT budgets, including forecasting, vendor negotiation, and cost management
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences and senior leadership
- Track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing technical teams
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Equivalent professional experience to the degree requirement
- Commitment to American Progress' mission and a record of using technology in service of organizational impact
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a nonprofit, policy, advocacy, or mission-driven organization
- Experience leading the responsible adoption of AI tools and capabilities at the organizational level
- Experience consolidating or integrating fragmented IT functions across previously separate teams or systems
- Relevant certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or PMP
- MBA
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