Salary: $141,481.34 - $253,368.44 Annually
Location : Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Chief Information OfficerThe Opportunity - Shape and deliver a forward-thinking technology strategy that drives cutting-edge innovation, streamlines operations, and creates measurable value for the community.
- Drive digital transformation and guide implementation of a multi-year modernization roadmap.
- Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, data, and responsible technology use.
- Partner with departments to deliver scalable, secure,and fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Champion human-centric design and improved digital experiences.
- Lead fiscal management, staffing, resource planning, procurement, and vendor performance.
- Build and sustain a high-performing team with clear priorities, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee risk management, audits, compliance, continuity, disaster recovery, and mission-critical systems.
- Engage the IT Commission and stakeholders while communicating technology matters clearly and credibly.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a visionary, charismatic, creative, and collaborative executive who pairs advanced technology leadership with sharp business judgment and a proven track record of execution. As a transparent, politically astute, and approachable leader, the successful candidate will excel at navigating and driving value across a complex municipal organization.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strategic Technology Leadership: Progressive experience in IT leadership, with a proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide technology strategies, modernize operations, and align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Digital Transformation & Innovation: Demonstrated success leading digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, implementing automated solutions, and leveraging emerging technologies, including generative AI, to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Enterprise Technology & Cybersecurity Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, zero-trust security, cloud environments, data management, and emerging technologies to support a secure, innovative, and resilient technology infrastructure.
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advise executive leadership, influence strategic decisions, build consensus, and lead organizational change across diverse stakeholders.
- Financial & People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage technology budgets, procurement, vendor relationships, and operational resources while cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams, developing talent, and building a workforce equipped for evolving technology needs.
Minimum & Additional Requirements Minimum: Four-year college degree; Five years of progressively responsible and effective government IT management in multiple disciplines, e.g., strategic planning, policy formulation, software development and acquisition, enterprise architecture, customer service, database administration, systems architecture, network management and IT project management; proven interpersonal and negotiating skills; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required.
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