IT Director

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):

Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.

Role Overview:

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is seeking a forward‑thinking IT Director to lead the agency's long‑range technology vision and drive innovation that strengthens workforce initiatives statewide. In this role, you will guide technology strategy, shape policy, and oversee critical IT systems that support DWD's mission to empower Hoosiers and employers. Your work will span high‑level planning, organizational leadership, and hands‑on decision‑making-often tackling new and unprecedented challenges requiring creativity and strategic insight.

As a key partner to agency leadership, you will align modern technology solutions with business needs, supervise and develop IT teams, manage major projects, and represent the IT division in agency-wide and cross‑government collaborations. This is an opportunity to make a significant, statewide impact through innovative IT leadership supporting economic and workforce development.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $107,302.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish current and long-range technology goals in accordance with the agency mission.
• Lead discussions in the development of agency policy and planning for the future.
• Set policies and procedures, review methods, processes, and specifications of the IT systems to develop strategies.
• Act as a liaison between information systems and other functions of the agency.
• Directly supervise or provide functional direction to Deputy Information Technology Director(s), function manager(s), supervisor(s) and other information technology staff.
• Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
• Analyze high-level business needs and research new technologies to identify and select IT hardware and software products to support internal business processes.
• Represent the agency's information technology division at events and meetings that are within and outside of state government.
• Participate in the budgeting process with agency executives for the information technology division.
• Oversee IT projects through their entire lifecycle to ensure timely completion and within budget.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of the organization and management of the state agency's operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government.
• Ability to negotiate complex and large sum agreements with other agencies, divisions, and outside vendors.
• Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field with experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.