IT Manager - Data Integration for Applications

King County, WA

$149K — $189K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years designing and supporting data integration solutions using Informatica or related tech.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred; not mandatory.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Experience in gathering business needs and translating them into technical specs.
  • Strong background with Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of data engineers in their technical projects.
  • Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance.
  • Communicate team objectives and priorities effectively.
  • Manage internal projects and prioritize workloads with management.
  • Stay updated on the latest technologies.
  • Work with customer agencies to enhance project value.
  • Perform other assigned duties as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic life and disability insurance with purchase options
  • Participation in a pension plan and 457(b) deferred-compensation
  • Paid holidays and generous vacation/sick leave
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options
Full Job Description
Salary: $149,842.99 - $189,934.58 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Term-Ltd
Job Number:
Department: KCIT - Information Technology
Division: Engineering Division
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F16 : L117-IT Mgrs & Sups
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Summary
This position is open to current internal KCIT employees only as a Special Duty opportunity.

Special Duties are only available to career service employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying.
Are you looking for an opportunity to dramatically impact how IT performs and delivers services to its customers? Can you lead and motivate a diverse group of IT professionals? If you answered yes to these questions we want to hear from you! This is not a stereotypical government environment. We are leading edge in many ways and in the technologies we're implementing.
The Data & Analytics Division of King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking an IT Manager - Data Integration for Applications to lead a group of motivated and experienced data engineers. They work on large enterprise projects, smaller enhancement requests, and provide operational support for what they build.
We are looking for a leader to provide staff mentoring, daily leadership, and technical direction to the team. We have some exciting projects and efforts that this position will be leading and/or participating in. This leader will be called upon to drive technology innovation to meet increasing customer expectations while at the same time ensuring that production systems are stable and operating as efficiently as possible. It is critical that this person has a strong technical aptitude along with strong leadership skills.
The qualified candidate steadfastly pushes themselves and others for results, bringing out the best in people. They are an effective communicator and people builder able to foster open dialogue among team membersand create a climate where people want to do their best.
This IT Manager must be dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers, knowing how to get things done both through formal and informal channels. They must spend their time and the time of others on what is important, anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks
Job Duties

  • Responsible for overall leadership of a team of technical data engineers.
  • Hire, manage, coach, train, discipline, and mentor staff of direct reports, developing performance measures and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Communicate direction to staff, identifying objectives and goals, and serve as an escalation point for conflicting priorities.
  • Coordinate and manage internal project activities, working with management to prioritize workloads.
  • Keep abreast of the latest technologies.
  • Working collaboratively with customer agencies to identify how the team can add value to their projects and daily operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • At least 3 years experience designing, building, and supporting data integration solutions using Informatica or related technology.
  • Previous experience in a leadership role is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, technical concepts.
  • Experience gathering business needs/requirements and translating those to technical specifications.
  • Strong technical background with various Microsoft technologies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, gaining their trust and respect.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Experienced in a variety of formal presentation settings; one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, direct reports and bosses.
  • Skilled in accurately scoping out length of tasks and projects, setting objectives and goals, and can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.
  • Knowledgeable about how organizations work, hammering out tough agreements and settling disputes equitably with minimum noise.
  • Skilled in establishing clear direction and bringing out the best in people by providing stretch tasks and assignments.
  • Skilled in creating a feeling of belonging in a team, defining success in terms of the whole team, keeping the team focused on the goal and/or task
  • Make good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience supervising or managing in a union environment
  • Knowledgeable in software development lifecycle best practices
  • Familiarity with PowerShell, Informatica, Microsoft APIM, and/or other technologies used when integrating data between systems
  • Experience supporting web applications and technologies

Supplemental Information
Hybrid Work: KCIT works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may require after-hours escalation support.
FLSA Status: This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay
Duration: This Special Duty Assignment is estimated for six months but may be subject to change.
Classification: IT Manager (Job code: 740301)
Union: This position is represented by L117-IT Managers & Supervisors
Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process

This position is open to internal King County Department of Information Technology employees only as a Special Duty Opportunity. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
Required Application Materials:
  • Please click the apply button to complete an online applicant profile
  • Attach a resume including all relevant experience

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Shannon Hoeper at [email protected]

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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This Special Duty opportunity is only available to internal King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) Career Service employees who have passed their initial probation period. Are you a current KCIT Career Service employee who has passed their initial probation period?
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