Associate Director -Software Development

Associate Director
-Software Development - ITS

Job Category: MANAGER

Requisition Number: ASSOC
001498

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• Posted :
  October 8, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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GCHQ
Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Software Solutions supports the Director in providing leadership for software development, enterprise architecture, and project management to ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals. This role oversees planning, implementation, and governance of enterprise systems, integrations, and applications while collaborating across various Adventist Technology departments. This includes overseeing projects while focusing on organizational mission and strategic objectives.

COMPENSATION

• Full-time exempt position with benefits
• Remuneration Range: 92-108% ($87K - $103K annually)

BENEFITS

Salary employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans, etc.

SUPERVISOR:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Strategic & Architectural Leadership

• Assesses system architecture needs and performs systems and process improvement analysis; gathering requirements as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify areas for improvement, evaluate enterprise-wide tools and frameworks, and recommend enhancements.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise architecture standards, tools, and methodologies, including the evaluation and integration of open-source technologies and solutions.
• Contribute to the development of long-term technology roadmaps in collaboration with technology leadership team, incorporating open-source alternatives and solutions where appropriate.
• Implement governance processes for development standards, cybersecurity practices, and enterprise applications in alignment with departmental strategy.
• Recommends and participates in activities related to the design, development, maintenance, and implementation of enterprise systems architecture standards, tools and methodologies
• Works with Director to determine software development areas for improvement and strengthening, including software and system selection, and business process improvement.
• Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or similar) to ensure effective scope, risk, schedule, and budget management.
• Manage partner relationships including vendors, contractors, and contracts, within assigned areas.
• Monitor and report on project progress, outcomes, and alignment with organizational goals to the Director and senior leadership.

3. Innovation & Technology Evaluation

• Research and assess emerging technologies including open-source opportunities, evaluates products and services, and provide recommendations to the Director for potential adoption.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives as assigned and evaluate their value to organizational objectives.
• Support enterprise data strategy by ensuring interoperability, security, and effective data governance across systems.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop assigned staff to foster collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Promote positive team morale, accountability, and support professional development and growth.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with staff, leadership, contractors, vendors, and global partners.

5. General

• Serves on boards and committees as assigned.
• Must be a member in regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Must maintain a regular and reliable work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Computers Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field required. Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, or related field strongly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive IT/software development leadership experience.

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, policies and beliefs of the General Conference and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as of the church structure and organization.
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