Deputy Chief Technology Officer

Democratic National Committee

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Democratic National Committee's Technology Team is seeking a Deputy Chief Technology Officer to join their strategic and technical leadership team. This executive-level role will help set and operationalize the direction of the largest technology team in the Democratic campaign ecosystem, providing support for 2026 midterm campaigns and laying the groundwork for 2028 and beyond. The Deputy CTO will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will be a critical partner in the Tech Team’s continuous evolution. This role will also partner closely with the Chief Security Officer and the Heads of Data & Engineering, Product, and Strategic Partnerships. The team is looking for a versatile leader who will complement the experiences and expertise of the current leadership team, and they are open to tailoring the focus of this role to match the strengths of the right candidate. The team is fully remote, distributed across 19 states, and values diversity in perspective, lived experience, and the many paths into political technology. They aim to break the boom-bust cycle of political tech work and build technology infrastructure that supports campaigns from cycle to cycle.

Requirements

• A track record of senior leadership within political and/or technical organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully operationalize complex, cross-disciplinary projects.
• Proven track record of successfully setting a strategic vision and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Significant experience overseeing complex technical projects from start to finish (e.g., development of new products, adoption of new technologies, operationalization of new ways of working).
• Ability to drive results through influence, effectively organizing cross-functional teams around strategic initiatives without direct management responsibility.
• Experience working with/for major Democratic organizations (committees, campaigns, state parties, or aligned entities).
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments including the adoption of emerging and new technologies.
• Strong experience with stakeholder management, including relationship building and strategic alignment.
• Self-starter, capable of navigating ambiguous and evolving requirements and staying focused on delivering against priorities.
• Comfortable working in remote/distributed environments and collaborating virtually.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical and strategic plans to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. green card holder due to federal campaign finance rules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading transitions around technologies like generative AI.
• Experience in political campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Helping define and advocate for the long-term vision of DNC Tech, serving as a key voice in setting the direction and focus of the team to ensure mission delivery cycle over cycle.
• Working with a range of stakeholders (internal and external, technical and non-technical) to communicate and advance the team's vision.
• Owning key strategic initiatives end-to-end, including planning and working with cross-functional teams to drive implementation.
• Evaluating and adopting new technologies, preparing to support technical campaigns during the presidential primary process, and other potential projects tailored to the candidate's strengths.
• Operationalizing internal processes and team support to help the team run more smoothly.
• Providing support to the management team, implementing feedback loops to improve individual support, and supporting streamlined processes from contract reviews to budget management.
• Fostering a culture of technical excellence and sustainable high performance, with a focus on team cohesion, morale, and burnout prevention during high-pressure periods.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents (90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee)
• Supplementary vision plans available for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed