King County Housing Authority

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Job Summary King County Housing Authority has an extraordinary opportunity for a highly skilled technology leader to join our IT Department as the Assistant Vice President of Applications and Innovation. The Assistant Vice President of Applications and Innovation is a strategic technology leader responsible for shaping KCHA's enterprise application ecosystem, data strategy, and digital innovation agenda. This role oversees modernization of critical business platforms, leads data governance and analytics initiatives, and drives the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance organizational performance and service delivery. As a key member of the IT leadership team, the AVP provides thought leadership, guides cross-functional teams, and partners closely with executive and departmental stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technology and data solutions that advance KCHA's mission. King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link. This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by February 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Essential Functions Leads cross-functional teams in application development, data governance, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive enterprise-wide modernization and innovation. Defines and executes the vision and strategy for application platforms, data management, and digital transformation aligned with organizational objectives Identify and integrate emerging technologies (AI, cloud, automation) to drive innovation and operational efficiency and Chair the Technology Advisory Council (TAC).Oversees the full lifecycle management of development, productivity, content management, customer-facing, and analytics platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and user satisfaction. Develops and implements comprehensive data governance frameworks, policies, and standards; promotes data-driven decision-making and fosters data literacy across the organization. Lead the organization's enterprise data strategy, governance, and stewardship efforts, and co-chair the Data Security Governance Oversight Committee (DSGOT) Guides technical strategy, roadmapping, and secure development practices using Agile and other modern methodologies. Manages budgeting, vendor relationships, acquisition of software and services, and operational oversight of application support, software development, integration, and database administration. Recruits, mentors, and develops high-performing teams; leads workforce planning, staff development, and performance evaluations to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Collaborates with executive leadership, department heads, and operational teams to translate business needs into technology and data solutions; represents the organization in external partnerships, data forums, and technology communities. Qualifications and Competencies Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, data science, business administration, or related field AND Extensive experience in progressive IT application development, data management, leadership, and/or modernization initiatives OR An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of related industry, organization and department policies, practices, and procedures; related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws including: Processing governance frameworks, data policies, and compliance documentation. Preparing and analyzing technical reports and strategic plans, interpreting analytics dashboards and performance metrics. Developing and reviewing budgets, vendor contracts, and acquisition documents. Using enterprise software platforms (databases, analytics tools, content management systems). Utilizing Agile development environments and project management software with general knowledge of administering cloud services (Microsoft Azure, AWS). Strategic thinking skills, aligning technology/security initiatives with business goals. Leadership and change management expertise in cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and advanced communication. Adept in project management and organizational transformation, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Ability to analyze quantitative data for strategic decision-making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, executive and senior leadership, legal representatives, and the general public. Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software. Special Requirements: Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check. Must possess a valid driver's license to regularly travel between work sites as required or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment. Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) within two years of hire. Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) - Practitioner within two years of hire. Agile and modern software development methodologies, data governance frameworks, data security, leadership, change management, team development, cloud computing, analytics, and emerging technologies training within two years of hire. Position Information and Application Process Application Requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety. Upload a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter) Upload a detailed resume of all educational and professional experience. (Resume) Salary & Benefits: Salary range is $144,694.00 to $202,572.00with a midpoint of $173,633.00. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market Salary is negotiable. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page. Work Environment: After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. The ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will still be required on occasion. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs. Physical Requirements: Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, office equipment, motor vehicles, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g business office, light traffic). Equal Opportunity: King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.