JOB TITLE:

Information Technology Director

DEPARTMENT:

Information Technology

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Administrator

SALARY:

$105,000 – $130,000

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB SUMMARY The Information Technology (IT) Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for all technology functions within the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. This role is responsible for defining the Tribe’s IT vision, policies, security standards, and technology roadmap to support organizational operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term objectives.As the senior authority on technology strategy, the IT Director oversees cybersecurity, risk management, enterprise systems planning, and IT budgeting. The Director collaborates closely with the Tribal Administrator, executive leadership, and department heads to align technology investments with organizational priorities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops and maintains the Tribe’s overall information technology strategy, roadmap, and standards.
  • Establishes IT policies, procedures, and governance frameworks related to systems, security, access control, and data management.
  • Ensures alignment between IT initiatives and organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Oversees the security, integrity, availability, and resilience of enterprise systems, networks, and data, establishing governance frameworks and delegating operational execution to the Information Technology Manager.
  • Establishes and monitors cybersecurity, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity frameworks.
  • Establishes documentation, knowledge-transfer, and cross-training standards to ensure continuity of IT operations and leadership.
  • Develops and oversees the IT budget in coordination with the Tribal Administrator and Finance.
  • Establishes departmental priorities, performance expectations, and accountability structures.
  • Oversees strategic vendor relationships, managed service providers, and enterprise technology partners.
  • Approves enterprise-level contracts, service agreements, and external technology engagements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in information technology.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise IT systems, cybersecurity, and technology governance.
  • Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and strategic planning.
  • Experience working in public sector, Tribal government, or highly regulated environments preferred.

To apply, Click Here