Director, Information Technology (Government Solutions)

At Altarum , we’re driven by a simple but powerful mission: improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations underserved by the healthcare system. We partner with federal and state agencies to design and deliver solutions that make a real, measurable difference. We’re looking for a mission-driven Director of Information Technology to lead our enterprise IT strategy, strengthen internal technology operations, and serve as a senior technical partner on client-facing solutions.

About the Role

This role requires experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients. As Director of Information Technology , you’ll lead Altarum’s enterprise IT function while also advising on technology solutions for federal and state government clients. This is a dual-mandate leadership role: part enterprise IT executive, part client-facing technical advisor. You’ll thrive here if you:

• Enjoy balancing strategy, security, compliance, innovation, and practical delivery
• Can lead both internal IT operations and external technical solutioning
• Have experience supporting technology in public sector, healthcare, or government contracting environments
• Are comfortable advising leaders, project teams, and clients on secure, scalable technology approaches
• Care about using technology, including AI, responsibly and in service of public health impact

What You'll Do

Enterprise IT Strategy & Operations

• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with Altarum’s mission, growth priorities, and operational needs
• Lead internal IT operations, including infrastructure, cloud environments, enterprise systems, helpdesk support, business continuity, and vendor management
• Evaluate service delivery models and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, modernization, and user experience
• Manage IT budgets, resource allocation, vendors, service priorities, and financial accountability
• Build, develop, and manage a high-performing IT team focused on service delivery, governance, security, and technical partnership Security, Compliance & Governance
• Own information security, compliance, and risk management practices across the organization
• Support and maintain required security certifications, authorizations, audits, documentation, and testing
• Stay ahead of regulatory, compliance, and certification changes and build readiness plans
• Partner with General Counsel in co-leading Altarum’s Security Assessment Group
• Guide responsible AI adoption, including governance, acceptable use, data privacy, vendor risk, and practical implementation Client-Facing Technology Partnership
• Partner with business and project leaders to scope, evaluate, and support client-facing IT solutions for government clients
• Advise on architecture, security, compliance, scalability, integration, and long-term sustainability
• Serve as a flexible technical thought partner, shifting between advisory, hands-on, and oversight roles as needed
• Support proposals and business development by contributing technical approaches, solution considerations, risk assumptions, and cost inputs
• Offer creative, practical alternatives when standard technology approaches do not fit client constraints, budgets, or delivery needs What We're Looking For We’re looking for a senior IT leader who brings strong technical judgment, business acumen, and the ability to lead across a complex, mission-driven organization. The ideal candidate is:
• Strategic, practical, and able to connect technology decisions to business and mission outcomes
• Experienced leading enterprise IT operations in a secure, compliance-driven environment
• Comfortable operating in both internal leadership and client-facing advisory roles
• Strong in information security, governance, risk management, and technology modernization
• Able to lead through influence in a matrixed, multi-division environment
• A clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for business, legal, operational, and client audiences
• Flexible, collaborative, and comfortable balancing competing priorities and trade-offs Committed to responsible, secure, and mission-aligned technology adoption

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director-level role
• Must have experience delivering or advising on technology solutions for federal or state government clients
• Strong knowledge of information security and compliance frameworks relevant to public-sector or health-related work
• Experience with AI/ML strategy, governance, or responsible adoption in an organizational setting
• Experience managing cloud platforms, enterprise systems, IT service delivery, cybersecurity operations, and modern technology governance practices
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed, multi-division environment Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience in nonprofit or healthcare environments
• Familiarity with health data standards or interoperability frameworks such as FHIR, HL7, or USCDI
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, AWS, Azure, or equivalent credentials Why Join Our Team? This is a unique opportunity to shape how Altarum uses secure, responsible, and mission-aligned technology to support our people, strengthen operations, and advance public health outcomes. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Lead enterprise technology strategy for a mission-driven organization
• Strengthen IT operations, governance, security, and service delivery
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on meaningful government client work
• Help guide responsible AI adoption across the organization
• Build and develop a strong IT team with broad organizational impact
• Partner with leaders across Altarum to align technology with mission, growth, and client needs Where You'll Work
• This role is considered Hybrid with occasional in-person collaboration days and will be located in either Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI - you’ll join us in person one day every other month ( 6 times per year ) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day.
• These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming.
• Non-local employees will join these days virtually and may be asked to join us occasionally in-person. Work Eligibility &

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.
• Travel

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