Director of Business Information and Technology Services

Annual Salary: $179,358.40 - $278,012.80

First Review: January 9, 2026

Expected Start Date: February/March 2026

Description

Role

The Director of Information Technology (IT) provides technology vision and leadership by setting objectives and strategies that support the mission of the Agency, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more. Reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science and Information Technology for daily operations, and also reporting major technology strategic, risks and implementation action items to the CEO, and in collaboration with senior leadership and executive team, the Director devises and directs the Agency's technology strategy and ensures that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. The Director selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations to help optimize their strategic benefits and improve customer experience. The Director is an influential leader who inspires, motivates, and guides others towards an understood goal, continually leading by example and making technology 'easy' for the customer. 

Overview of the Information Technology Department

The Information Technology (IT) department plays a pivotal role in supporting the agency's mission by providing innovative and efficient technology solutions. IT is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and advancement of SANDAG’s IT infrastructure and business information systems. The IT department is dedicated to fostering a secure, reliable, and innovative IT environment that empowers SANDAG to achieve its objectives and better serve the community.

Through strategic planning, robust cybersecurity, and a commitment to excellence, IT ensures that SANDAG remains at the forefront of technology and information management.

Experience and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in information technology, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.
• Eight years of increasingly responsible, professional information technology experience, including four years of supervisory and management experience.
• Ability to identify cost-effective opportunities for technological investment including sourcing, purchasing, staffing, and in-house development.
• Experience in managing projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
• Strategic and operational planning to achieve SANDAG goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Hybrid work options
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Pay-for-performance merit increases
• Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
• Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
• Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
• Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
• Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
• Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
• Executive level positions:
  • Management Benefit valued at 2.5% of salary that can be applied towards time off, health premiums, or deferred compensation
  • Access to an Executive Health Program
  • Annual contribution to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Paid parking

Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag? for information. January 9, 2026. EOE