This position leads strategy, delivery and governance of the county's e-government platforms and application portfolio. Provides oversight for the team responsible for developing and supporting custom applications, web content platforms, integration services, and technology frameworks that enable high-quality public services. The director also ensures that digital solutions are secure, accessible, reliable, and aligned with organizational priorities, while driving operational efficiency and enhancing the overall quality of service delivery.
Key responsibilities:- Oversees the operation and continuous improvement of web application environments across both on-premises and cloud-based environments
- Ensures platforms are stable, secure, and scalable supporting high availability of public services
- Manages the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications that deliver online services to residents, businesses, and county staff
- Directs planning, design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications supporting departmental operations
- Leads business process automation initiatives and solution development efforts
- Guides integration of AI capabilities into applications and service platforms to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Ensures compliance with security, accessibility, records management, and performance standards
- Establishes, implements, and maintains countywide application governance frameworks, including technical and accessibility standards, templates, and procedures
- Leads application lifecycle management activities, including source control, code reviews, release management, and system integration
- Defines standards for application containerization, deployment models, and environment management
- Directs design, implementation, and governance of application integrations using APIs and secure data exchange methods
- Provides governance for multi-cloud application deployment aligned with enterprise architecture
- Works collaboratively with departmental leaders to understand business needs and deliver effective digital solutions
- Communicates technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
- Contributes to countywide technology planning, digital service strategies, and modernization initiatives
- Leads, mentors and develops technical staff, contractors and vendors
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Information Technology
Location: FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)