With 4 million members, Working America mobilizes working people who don’t have the
benefit of a union at work to fight for good jobs and a fair economy. As the community affiliate
of the AFL-CIO, we unite working people in urban and suburban communities around a shared
economic agenda.
The Chief Technology Officer leads the design and development of new technology systems, and
tools for Working America to serve our organizational mission. The Chief Technology Officer
also works in close collaboration with the Chief Information Officer on the assessment of
Working America’s existing systems, processes, and tools.
Reports to: Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high-level strategic advice to Working America’s executive leadership on our
technology architecture including but not limited to recommendations for exponential
organizational expansion and growth;
- Lead the architecture/design and development of new technology systems, and tools to
expand our organizational capacities and capabilities;
- Design and implement technological solutions, applications, automations, and systems
and tools integrations that streamline workflows throughout the organization including
integrations through the use of third-party APIs;
- Perform Research & Development activities to foster the continuous exploration of new
technology that will benefit the organization;
- Establish strategic partnerships with technology vendors, labor technology leaders, and
other progressive industry leaders to support innovation;
- Consider and assess new technologies for compatibility and interoperability across
Working America’s systems, processes, and tools;
- Align technology architecture with organizational priorities;
- Effectively recommend hiring, promoting, demoting, disciplining, and termination of
Technology staff;
- Perform hands-on development support for ongoing projects and efforts;
- Evaluate and manage consultant and vendor relationships and ensure that timelines are
met effectively and efficiently; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 10+ years’ related work experience including the architecture, design, development and
deployment of new technologies and leading technology teams;
- Expert knowledge of computer systems, networking, database, mass communication
technologies, system reliabilities, and software algorithms;
- Experience management technology procurements to include documenting and reviewing
statements of work and request for proposals;
- Knowledge of programming languages; ability to read and write code;
- Excellent abilities in strategic planning, direction, and goal setting that results in
measurable outcomes;
- Demonstrable experience working in fast-paced and complex work environments both on
site and remotely;
- Ability to use good judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations in resolving
problems;
- Strong research and analytic skills;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to exercise a high level of discretion;
- Ability to estimate technical solutions; and
- Ability to work long and irregular hours as necessary.
Location
Washington, DC
Position
- Full-time
- FLSA Classification: Exempt
Starting salary is $160,000. Includes medical insurance and 401(k) with employer contribution.
Working America is an equal opportunity employer. Working America is committed to building
a diverse workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA and
other non-conforming individuals, and individuals with disabilities.