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IT Director I EHRA


Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 105341 - 184345
Posted: 17 October 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

DIT Secretary CIO

Job Classification Title

IT Director I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

DT12

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies as well as schools colleges and universities. NCDITs mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Are you ready to shape the future of data driven decision making in North Carolina The NCLDS (North Carolina Longitudinal Data System) is seeking an inspiring and visionary Executive Director to lead modernization efforts guide cross agency collaboration and transform how data informs educational workforce and health outcomes across the state.

In this pivotal role you will drive strategic operational and program leadership for North Carolinas statewide longitudinal data hub turning the collective goals of the governing board and contributing organizations into bold actionable results. This is your opportunity to build a system that truly empowers policymakers researchers and communities with high quality research ready data.

What You Bring:
- A deep understanding of education systems at every level from early childhood K12 to community colleges and higher education
- Expertise in workforce development systems credentials employment data and education to career pathways
- Experience interpreting health and human services data and connecting health outcomes to long term well-being educational attainment and workforce participation
- Executive level communication and partnership building skills with the ability to align diverse organizations around shared goals
- Proven success leading longitudinal data programs or complex enterprise data initiatives
- Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture integration governance metadata lineage privacy and security
- Skilled in translating complex domain concepts into clear cross-system research requirements
- Ability to assess and guide longitudinal analysis statistical methods data quality and linkage accuracy
- Sound judgment and the ability to deliver results in a complex public sector environment

The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Salary Range: $105341 - $184345

Worksite Location: Raleigh North Carolina

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth - Why Work for NCDIT


  • Ability to interpret health and human services data and link it to outcomes and well-being
  • Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise data architecture integration modeling governance privacy and secure research access
  • Skill in assessing longitudinal analysis statistical and predictive methods data quality and record linkage
  • Proven ability to manage teams vendors contracts budgets grants and program priorities
  • Experience developing policies setting standards and delivering results in a complex public sector environment


Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.


Bachelors degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the positions role including one year of supervisory experience;


or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the positions role including one year of supervisory experience;


or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Katawna Danchelle Flood

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Required Experience:

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