Business Technology Strategist - Exempt

State of Vermont•Calais, VT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior advisory and strategy role at the intersection of technology and government operations. The Business Technology Strategist is responsible for aligning agency business priorities with enterprise technology investment, serving as a trusted liaison between executive leadership, program agencies, and centralized IT functions. You will play a central role in how Vermont state government plans, governs, and delivers technology-enabled modernization. This is not a technical implementation role, it is a strategic, relationship-driven, and outcomes-focused position for a leader who can think systemically, communicate clearly across audiences, and drive meaningful change in a complex public sector environment.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, public administration, business, or a related field
Significant professional experience in one or more of the following: Public sector technology strategy or IT governance, Business transformation and enterprise modernization, Enterprise program leadership and organizational change
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at the executive or senior advisory level within state or local government
Familiarity with enterprise platforms including ERP, HRIS, and financial systems
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional modernization or digital transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

Partner with agency leadership to align business priorities with technology initiatives and statewide goals set by the Governor's Administration.
Provide executive-level guidance on technology investments, long-range modernization planning, and digital service strategy.
Serve as the primary liaison between program business units and IT, ensuring investments address real operational needs and deliver measurable value.
Build and maintain trusted relationships across agencies, executive offices, and enterprise technology teams.
Facilitate cross-agency collaboration to support shared platforms, unified service delivery, and interoperability goals.
Translate complex technology concepts into clear, actionable terms that support executive and policy-level decision-making.
Collaborate on governance frameworks that promote transparency, compliance, and accountability in technology decisions.
Define performance measures and reporting structures to monitor the effectiveness of modernization initiatives.
Maintain working knowledge of cybersecurity, regulatory, and risk management requirements to ensure technology adoption aligns with enterprise standards.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify business use cases with potential to improve government operations.
Connect innovation opportunities with appropriate agency partners and enterprise technical leads.
Articulate the business value and operational impact of modernization investments to non-technical stakeholders.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve business processes through automation, digitization, and standardization.
Help agencies reduce operational complexity and adopt modern, consistent approaches to service delivery.
Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new tools, platforms, and ways of working.