Information Technology Director

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Ind•Oakhurst, CA

7d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field required.
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.
Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and enterprise systems.
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear guidance for executive leadership.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to operate with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Ability to manage complex initiatives and competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working in public sector, Tribal government, or highly regulated environments preferred.

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.
Advises the Tribal Administrator and leadership on technology risks, opportunities, and long-term planning considerations.
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.
Conducts periodic enterprise risk assessments and presents findings and recommendations to executive leadership.
Reviews security incidents, system risks, and compliance issues; directs corrective actions as necessary.
Ensures appropriate controls are in place for access management, data protection, and system change management.
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.
Approves major technology purchases, contracts, and enterprise system investments.
Provides executive oversight of the Information Technology Department.
Directly supervises the Information Technology Manager.
Establishes departmental priorities, performance expectations, and accountability structures.
Ensures appropriate staffing models, succession planning, and continuity of IT leadership.
Oversees strategic vendor relationships, managed service providers, and enterprise technology partners.
Approves enterprise-level contracts, service agreements, and external technology engagements.
Coordinates with auditors, regulators, and external agencies as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Tribal Administrator.