IT Manager
Alexandria, VA - USA
Job Summary
Are you an IT professional looking for a career with a team of awesome colleagues adaptive mindset and being a partner in prevention Look no further! We are looking for a talented and driven IT Manager to lead our technology operations and champion AI-driven modernization. Bring us your passion for this high-impact and growth-oriented role.
Four weeks of vacation
Unlimited sick leave
15 Paid Holidays a year
401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
Excellent medical benefits
Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth
Monthly Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
Position Summary
We are a nonprofit association of approximately 35 employees seeking a talented and driven IT Manager to lead our technology operations. This is a high-impact growth-oriented role for a seasoned IT professional who is ready to take full ownership of our technology environment champion AI-driven modernization and serve as a strategic partner to organizational leadership.
Position Details
Reports To: Vice President Finance and IT
Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt
Work Arrangement: On Site
Salary Range: $75000 - $110000annually commensurate with experience
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Operations
- Ensure system uptime security and performance across all platforms and end-user devices
- Serve as the primary escalation point for internal helpdesk and technical support needs
Cybersecurity
- Develop implement and maintain cybersecurity policies procedures and controls
- Monitor for threats and vulnerabilities; lead incident response as needed
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security best practices relevant to nonprofit operations
AI & Digital Innovation
- Lead the organizations AI initiatives identifying and implementing tools that improve operational efficiency
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
- Champion digital transformation efforts and build staff technology literacy
Website & Digital Tools
- Ensure that the companys website and digital tools are secure highly available optimized for performance and seamlessly integrated with other core business systems
- Manage integrations between CRM AMS LMS and other member-facing platforms
Data & Database Management
- Manage organizational databases and ensure data integrity accessibility and security
- Support reporting and analytics needs across departments
Vendor & Contract Management
- Manage relationships with outsourced MSP and other technology service providers consultants and vendors.
- Negotiate and oversee software licenses SLAs and IT-related contracts
Budget Management
- Develop manage and report on the annual IT budget
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising capability or security
- Build business cases for technology investments and present to leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate closely with staff across all departments to understand technology needs and deliver effective solutions
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy
Qualifications
- 57 years of progressive IT experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity
- Experience leading or managing AI adoption and implementation initiatives
- Proven track record in cybersecurity planning and implementation
- Experience managing IT budgets and vendor relationships
- Familiarity with CRM and database management systems
- Strong project management skills; experience with tools such as Asana or similar
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative service-oriented mindset
Preferred
- Experience working in a nonprofit association or mission-driven organization
- Familiarity with Association Management Software netForum (AMS) and Learning Management Systems Docebo (LMS)
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security Microsoft Certified PMP or similar)
Why Join Us
- Be a key leader in a collaborative mission-driven organization
- Take ownership of meaningful technology projects with real organizational impact
- Competitive salary and hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunity to shape the organizations technology strategy from the ground up
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Today, CADCA is the leading drug abuse prevention organization, representing the interests of more than 5,000 community coalitions globally.