Director, Information Technology

About NSTXL:

The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non-defense marketplace, transforming government innovation while decreasing costs, compressing timelines, and improving outcomes. We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly developing, demonstrating, and assessing prototypes that address various operational and installation needs, from individual Warfighter technology to large-scale installation projects. NSTXL supports technology delivery to the Department of Defense by serving as a one-stop shop to match government requirements with innovative private-sector and academic solutions.

NSTXL is creating an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next-generation technologies to the end-user. Our OTAs have over 900 members from corporate, non-profit, educational, and financial institutions. For these members, NSTXL offers opportunities to bid on government contracts, education and training, and live/virtual forums on various topics.

Job Description:

The Director of Information Technology provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership for all IT operations, systems, and cybersecurity functions across the organization. This role is responsible for shaping and executing a technology strategy that supports organizational performance, compliance, and scalability. The Director oversees enterprise-wide initiatives that require coordination across multiple departments, ensuring technology investments strengthen operational efficiency and align with business priorities. The position also serves as a key partner to executive leadership in advancing digital transformation and maintaining a secure, resilient technology environment that meets Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government (USG) standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

IT Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide technology strategy that supports business objectives, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability.
• Provide leadership and direction across all IT functions, ensuring systems, infrastructure, and security practices enable organizational performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team that delivers consistent, secure, and reliable technology services.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring technology investments and initiatives align with company goals.

Enterprise Systems and Program Delivery

• Lead large, complex enterprise system implementations requiring coordination across multiple departments and business functions.
• Direct the design, development, and deployment of new enterprise systems from inception, including mapping workflows, defining requirements, and managing vendor integration.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable adoption and operational outcomes.
• Oversee governance and change management processes that ensure system sustainability, performance, and user engagement.
• Partner with business and operational leaders to align systems with strategic goals and compliance standards.

Infrastructure and Operations

• Manage cloud and on-premise environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Oversee network administration, systems performance, and data management across all business units.
• Evaluate and manage vendor and service provider relationships to maintain high performance and cost efficiency.
• Implement best practices for operational continuity, disaster recovery, and technology modernization.

Process Optimization and Digital Transformation

• Lead technology-driven initiatives that improve workflows, enhance data visibility, and strengthen collaboration across departments.
• Design and document cross-functional processes that integrate business systems and support scalable growth.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts through data-driven analysis and stakeholder feedback.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence throughout all IT functions.

Cybersecurity and Compliance

• Oversee cybersecurity policies, audits, and incident response to maintain compliance with federal and industry standards.
• Manage frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and FedRAMP, ensuring readiness and adherence to all re