Title: Director of Information Technology

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $175,000 annually

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

The Director of IT provides strategic leadership for all technology initiatives at the Virginia Employment Commission. This role plans, directs, and coordinates IT activities to ensure secure, efficient, and innovative delivery of services that advance agency goals. The Director sets the vision for modernization, drives digital transformation, and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation within the IT department. As the backup Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR), the Director also supports statewide IT governance and coordination with VITA.

Job Duties:

Develops and implements agency-wide IT strategy aligned with VEC and Commonwealth objectives.

Establishes IT governance, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Leads digital transformation initiatives and champions adoption of emerging technologies.
Directs IT managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and professional development for IT personnel.
Develops and manages IT budgets, ensuring cost optimization and compliance with state guidelines.

Manages vendor relationships and negotiates contracts to support strategic initiatives and innovation.

Serves as the backup Agency Information Technology Resource (AITR), coordinating with VITA and representing VEC in statewide IT governance.

Partners with data leadership to advance analytics and data governance strategies.
Aligns IT systems and solutions with business needs to improve service delivery and efficiency.

Communicates IT vision, priorities, and project impacts to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Promotes collaboration across business units and encourages experimentation and modernization within IT operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Strategic IT planning, governance, and modernization.

Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

Experience with public sector IT governance and VITA standards.

Ability to manage large-scale budgets and vendor contracts.

Skilled in project management, change management, and innovation leadership.

Familiarity with data governance, analytics, and application lifecycle management.

Awareness of emerging technologies and their impact on public service delivery.

Additional Considerations

Advanced degree in IT or Business Administration.

Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP.

Experience with VITA systems and federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC).

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.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

The Virginia Employment Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

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.