Director of Enterprise Application Services (HQ): Central Administration

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Title: Director of Enterprise Application Services (HQ): Central Administration #00403

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II

Hiring Range: $103,922.00 - $195,372.00

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Director of Enterprise Application Services is a senior technology leadership role responsible for the strategy, architecture, delivery, and operations of the Department's enterprise application portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director leads a multi-disciplinary team spanning technical architecture, software engineering, user design and engagement, data management, and data analytics. This leader will drive the modernization of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) hybrid cloud and on-premises Microsoft technology environment, ensuring applications are secure, scalable, and aligned with commonwealth standards.

Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise application development lifecycle - design, build, test, deploy, and maintain.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft technology stack, including one or more of: Azure cloud services, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, .NET development, SQL Server, or Power BI.
• Strong project management foundation; familiarity with VITA or comparable state IT governance frameworks preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop staff, manage performance, and build high-performing teams.

Additional Considerations
• Experience in a state or local government IT environment.
• Familiarity with criminal justice, corrections, or public safety information systems.
• Background in data analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise data governance.
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and application security best practices.
• Experience with COTS implementation and vendor management.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect, or equivalent.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:


Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.


Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.


Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.


Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.


VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.


VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.


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Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.


In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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