NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Chief Director of Innovation (IT Program Director III)
FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $230K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Chief Director of Innovation to lead strategic IT initiatives within the Department of Information Technology. This high-level executive role involves overseeing the development and implementation of AI, ML, Data, and Business Intelligence solutions to align with the County’s strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
Supervises Directors and/or Branch Managers across multiple DIT divisions
Establishes priorities and leads performance management, staff development, and competency planning for assigned personnel
Collaborates with other Chief Directors and County leadership to plan and execute technology initiatives
Assists with division-wide budgeting, staffing, and performance planning
Oversees daily operations, ensuring reliable, secure, and continuous application services in coordination with CIO and CTO
Directs AI/ML, Data, mobility, cloud-native modernization, emerging technologies, citizen-facing solutions, and data platforms
Ensures security-by-design, performance resilience, technical compliance, and operational sustainability
Participate in enterprise architecture alignment and adoption of industry frameworks
Ensures Fairfax County remains a regional and national leader in innovative public-sector technology implementation
Oversees internal Innovation specific governance strategies, portfolio management practices, and technology prioritization
Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures to ensure operational compliance and accountability
Establish objectives, KPIs, budgets, and performance metrics for assigned divisions
Leads executive reporting and performance presentations to leadership and stakeholders
Serves as a liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, and County stakeholders
Serves as an executive liaison for technology partnerships, innovation pilots, and cross-jurisdictional initiatives
Maintains productive engagement with internal departments, external agencies, localities, academic organizations, and industry partners
Collaborates with departments to discover innovation opportunities and ensure strong alignment with business needs
Coordinates with other Chief Directors during emergencies and ensures disaster recovery plans are up to date for critical applications
Maintains continuity of operations documentation, including succession planning and emergency delegation of authority
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business or public administration, or closely related field; plus seven years of progressively responsible experience in applying and/or managing information technology systems and resources to meet the needs of a government or business organization
The appointee is required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer
Preferred
Demonstrated success in the development and deployment of AI, ML, Data, Self-Service, and Business Intelligence applications and services in a large public, or private, sector environment
Demonstrates the ability to clearly articulate a strategic plan and define quarterly and annual deliverables in alignment with the strategic plan
Demonstrated success in defining, and implementing, innovative user experience strategies resulting in improved, year over year, self-service metrics
Extensive experience overseeing complex application environments and leading technical teams
Strong technical background, including hands-on experience in AI/ML/Data solutions development and the establishment of ethical and diversity focused standards
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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