Virginia Office of the Attorney General · 23 hours ago
Director of Application Development & Data Services
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $145K/yrThe Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Director of Application Development & Data Services to oversee the agency’s application portfolio and data services. This role involves managing application lifecycles, providing technical leadership, and ensuring data integrity and compliance while leading a team of professionals in the development and integration of applications.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Own the agency’s application portfolio, including custom applications, SaaS platforms, and integrated systems
Ensure applications are reliable, supported, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements
Manage application lifecycles, including enhancement, modernization, replacement, and retirement
Identify and remediate application technical debt and operational risks
Provide hands-on technical leadership for application design, development, and integration
Oversee requirements analysis, solution design, and implementation of application solutions
Ensure appropriate development standards, documentation, and quality controls are applied
Partner with Infrastructure & Operations to ensure applications are operationally ready and resilient
Lead data architecture, database administration, and analytics capabilities
Ensure data integrity, availability, and appropriate governance of enterprise data assets
Oversee development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions that support agency decision-making
Promote effective data usage while ensuring compliance with privacy and security requirements
Ensure applications and data services align with security standards and NIST requirements
Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders on assessments, remediation, and documentation
Ensure appropriate access controls, data protections, and auditability are in place
Directly supervise the Solutions Architect (Developer) and the Enterprise Data & BI Architect (DBA)
Set priorities, assign work, and provide technical guidance and mentorship
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of application and data staff
Work closely with the CIO, Project Manager, Director of Infrastructure & Operations, and Director of End User Services & Training to ensure coordinated delivery of IT services
Support project delivery by providing application and data planning, design, and implementation input
Communicate application and data service status, risks, and improvement opportunities to IT leadership and stakeholders
This role does not own identity infrastructure, platform-level security controls, or day-to-day end-user support, which remain with Infrastructure & Operations and End User Services & Training
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Experience leading application development and data services teams
Strong understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, and data platforms
Experience with databases, reporting, and analytics solutions
Ability to lead staff while remaining hands-on for complex technical issues
Understanding of application security, data protection, and compliance requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred
Relevant application development, database, cloud, or data analytics certifications, or equivalent experience
Company
Virginia Office of the Attorney General
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the Commonwealth's law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Broadus Pettiford, CEH, CISM, CISSP, PMP
Chief Information Officer
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