What are the responsibilities and job description for the WCCC Director of Information Technology 2026-02526 position at State of Wyoming Department of Education?
Salary: $7,805.20 - $8,671.86 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02526
Department: Wyoming Community College Commission
Division: Wyoming Community College Commission
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: CTMG12
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Information Technology serves as the strategic architect and analytics manager for the Wyoming Community College Commission. This position addresses the critical intersection where technical data operations meet institutional accountability and decision-support.
The role calls for a candidate who understands database structures, SQL environments, ETL mechanisms, and business intelligence ecosystems. Acting as a collaborative connector, the Director translates complex educational, financial, and state reporting expectations into structured, sustainable data assets, ensuring smooth technical alignment between campus IT groups, research directors, database administrators, and software vendors.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering.
Additionally, ideal applicants will demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms.
Crucially, successful candidates must excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
057-Community College Commission
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Click to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / /
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation:
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(CTMG12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have both technical application and programming capabilities?
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Do you have advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering?
07
Describe your relevant experience below.
08
Do you demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms?
09
Describe your relevant experience below.)
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Do you excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders?
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Describe your relevant experience below.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02526
Department: Wyoming Community College Commission
Division: Wyoming Community College Commission
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: CTMG12
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Information Technology serves as the strategic architect and analytics manager for the Wyoming Community College Commission. This position addresses the critical intersection where technical data operations meet institutional accountability and decision-support.
The role calls for a candidate who understands database structures, SQL environments, ETL mechanisms, and business intelligence ecosystems. Acting as a collaborative connector, the Director translates complex educational, financial, and state reporting expectations into structured, sustainable data assets, ensuring smooth technical alignment between campus IT groups, research directors, database administrators, and software vendors.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
- Provide vision and direction for agency IT infrastructure.
- Oversee statewide data warehouse operations, repository structures, and multi-system data flows connecting the eight community colleges to the Commission.
- Apply practical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, schema optimization, and ETL routines to maintain accurate and reliable state data stores.
- Evaluate, deploy, and maintain business intelligence dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting portals to convey metrics to policymakers and college administrators.
- Coordinate with campus DBAs and software partners to align student information systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague) with statewide data collection platforms (e.g., DMARS).
- Serve as the primary Commission contact for technology procurement, balancing vendor roadmaps, long-term ROI, and technology longevity while establishing policies for IT governance and digital privacy.
- Lead systemwide research activities, coordinating mandatory data submissions for state legislative bodies, federal entities (IPEDS), and public policy studies.
- Partner with college IR leaders to standardize data definitions, refine state data dictionaries, and resolve reporting discrepancies across institutions.
- Establish automated validation procedures and data verification audits to maintain high accuracy standards across all collected metrics.
- Serve as the functional bridge between non-technical leadership, campus CIOs, Institutional Research Directors, and technical developers.
- Partner with college technology leaders to organize and lead statewide technology user groups and advisory committees to align software tools and data initiatives across all colleges.
- Direct and mentor internal staff, including research analysts and technical data specialists.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering.
Additionally, ideal applicants will demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms.
Crucially, successful candidates must excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic IT planning, governance models, resource allocation, and aligning technical roadmaps with broader organizational goals and operational priorities.
- In-depth understanding of effective stakeholder management techniques for building collaborative consensus across disparate departments, external institutions, and inter-agency user groups.
- Practical knowledge of strategies for translating complex technical concepts, infrastructure needs, and data security risks into clear, non-technical insights for non-technical leadership and external partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving a state vehicle, etc.
- Special physical demands are not required to perform the work
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
Supplemental Information
057-Community College Commission
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Click to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Human Resources Contact: Serenity Moffett / /
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
- Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation:
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45 Quarter hours/30 Semester hours
- 90 Quarter hours/60 Semester hours
- 136 Quarter hours/91 Semester hours
- 180 Quarter hours/120 Semester hours
- 225 Quarter hours/150 Semester hours
- N/A
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(CTMG12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
05
Do you have both technical application and programming capabilities?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering?
- Yes
- No
07
Describe your relevant experience below.
08
Do you demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms?
- Yes
- No
09
Describe your relevant experience below.)
10
Do you excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders?
- Yes
- No
11
Describe your relevant experience below.
12
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.
- Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
- No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Salary : $7,805 - $8,672