Vice President, Information Technology

About The Tepa Companies

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office presence in Alexandria, VA.

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Vice President of Information Technology to lead day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of information technology services for Tepa, LLC and its subsidiary companies. This role oversees IT infrastructure, data operations, networks, and end-user support while ensuring reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology services.

The VP of IT will work closely with business leaders to align IT operations with organizational needs, supports technology planning initiatives, and fosters a strong customer service culture within the IT organization. This position is hands-on in nature and balances people leadership, operational management, and technical oversight.

• Oversees the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and support of IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and end-user services.
• Ensures availability, reliability, performance, and security of enterprise IT systems.
• Oversees incident, problem, change, availability, and configuration management activities.
• Leads the ongoing improvement of IT service delivery and customer experience.
• Manages and coaches IT staff, including service desk, engineering, and cybersecurity teams.
• Provides clear direction, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, and staff development efforts.
• Contributes to IT planning, project prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Assists with solution design and architecture across IT, GIS, and SAS environments.
• Defines and communicates project milestones, timelines, and service expectations.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of an IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.
• Establishes service level agreements (SLAs) and operational metrics.
• Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives continuous process improvement.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.
• Assists with the development and management of IT budgets in coordination with EVP.
• Monitors spending to ensure alignment with approved objectives.
• Supports vendor selection, contract management, and vendor performance reviews.
• Maintains effective communication with EVP, business leaders, customers, and IT staff.
• Provides regular updates on service performance, projects, and operational issues to EVP
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure roles.
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising technical teams.
• Working knowledge of enterprise technologies, including cloud networks, servers, storage, virtualization, backup and recovery, AI and data security.
• Experience with server administration and infrastructure support.
• Solid understanding of IT…