Director of Information Technology

Project On Government Oversight

. Set POGO’s multi-year technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with the strategic plan .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $128,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in setting and executing technology strategy aligned with organizational goals, managing cybersecurity programs, and ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy regulations. Proven ability to lead and develop IT teams while fostering an inclusive work environment.

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Technology Strategy DevelopmentCybersecurity Program ManagementCompliance GovernanceLeadership in ITCommunication with Executive Leadership

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentIncident Response PlanningData Protection ComplianceTechnology Budget ManagementVendor SelectionContract NegotiationData Collection AutomationInformation ArchitectureTechnology Standards Adoption

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConsensus BuildingCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365EntraCyber InsuranceData Governance ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP

Industry Keywords

NonprofitData GovernanceCybersecurityLegal ComplianceAccessibility Obligations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set POGO’s multi-year technology strategy and roadmap in alignment with the strategic plan
Translate the technology roadmap into annual priorities, investments, and measurable outcomes
Advise executive leadership on technology posture, tradeoffs, costs, compliance obligations, and organizational capacity
Own the cybersecurity program, including risk posture, security roadmap, virtual CISO engagement, risk assessment, penetration testing, cyber insurance readiness, and executive risk reporting
Author and maintain technology, data governance, cybersecurity, and acceptable use policies
Lead policy adoption across the organization with Legal and Human Resources
Define compliance posture for data protection and privacy, accessibility, PCI DSS, and related obligations
Advise internally on technology-related legal and regulatory questions in partnership with Legal
Identify and deliver technology solutions supporting investigative, policy, and advocacy work
Scope, source, or build data collection, pipeline, automation, and analysis tooling with program leadership
Set the organizational framework for information architecture, records, and data management
Lead cross-departmental adoption of technology standards
Supervise and develop the IT team
Set IT priorities and service standards
Ensure IT team capacity, skills, and succession depth meet organizational needs
Report directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT experience
At least 3 years in a leadership role with responsibility for technology strategy, budget, and staff
Experience in a nonprofit, law firm, or other organization with comparable sensitivity around data preferred
Experience setting and executing technology strategy aligned to organizational goals
Experience presenting options and recommendations to executive leadership
Experience owning a cybersecurity program, including risk assessment, policy development, incident response planning, and directing external security advisors
Experience with technology governance and compliance, including data protection and privacy, PCI, and accessibility obligations
Experience working in partnership with legal counsel
Experience owning a technology budget, leading vendor selection and contract negotiation, and making build, buy, and sourcing decisions
Strong working knowledge of modern cloud-first enterprise environments, including Microsoft 365 and Entra
Experience supervising and developing technical staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including translating technical matters for non-technical executives and staff and building consensus across departments
Commitment to creating, maintaining, and fostering an inclusive work environment
Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Legal, compliance, or privacy background or credential (e.g., CIPP), or experience serving as a technology advisor to legal teams preferred but not required
Experience delivering technology solutions that increase program impact in research, policy, advocacy, or investigative settings preferred but not required
Resume required
Availability during POGO’s work hours of 9AM–6PM Eastern Time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) employee investment plan available, with employer retirement contribution once eligible
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
Remote work from anywhere within the United States
Competitive nonprofit salary