Director of Information Services

Ursa Major’s team moves fast, and The Director of Information Services is the leader who provides us with key foundational, strategic, and innovative solutions and practices that keeps us balanced and focused. Our Information Services Leader ensures our programmatic and pragmatic success. We are looking for a unique individual who thrives when creating order out of chaos, can excel as a technical subject matter expert, and can bring together complex technical inputs into one cohesive team and practice.

This person will be responsible for leading a highly technical and talented Information Services team and supporting a multitude of functions specializing in security, operations, engineering, DOD, and commercial activities. The Director of Information Services will be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all corporate IT functions across the organization. This includes directing all IT operations for corporate cybersecurity regulations to meet customer requirements as well as support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. This position will also be responsible for the implementation of new technology cybersecurity countermeasures as well as our implementation/certification of CMMC. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements new technology cybersecurity technology for the protection of the corporation and its customers.
• Implementation and certification of (CMMC) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
• Develops an overall IT strategic plan to maintain a robust and unified information technology infrastructure and deliver a maximum return on investment in technology resources.
• Improves existing software programs and develops new applications to meet future business needs.
• Ensures hardware and software are maintained and data is secured through proper back-ups and staff training.
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively.
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively to include leading a team committed to excellent customer service.
• Develops and monitors metrics related to Information Services customer service levels, capacity, cybersecurity, and cost-effectiveness to senior leadership.
• Proactively forecasts necessary technology equipment purchases and upgrades necessary to support growth and expansion for all locations.
• Defines, implements, and monitors function policies, procedures, standards, methodologies, and guidelines to include federal government regulations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business strategy and objectives and recommends changes and improvements in the current technology footprint to enable those objectives.
• Supports the strategic planning process as requested.
• Evaluates and recommends corporate information systems technology solutions while remaining abreast of trends and emerging technologies, specifically in federal government contracting,
• Creates maintains and enforces written policies and procedures regarding all technology operations throughout the company.
• Acts to ensure the integrity of organization-wide data, proprietary information, and related intellectual property through information security and risk assessment to include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Serves as an internal Enterprise Architect to design and implement corporate infrastructure.
• Serves as a true leader developing trust and building relationships with their direct team and companywide. May serves as a mentor for those outside teams.
• Consistent commitment to ethical practices and integrity under pressure.
• This position will be responsible for supervising and directing the work of several assigned employees and must have senior-level manager experience that can lead, grow, and manage a rapidly expanding corporation.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS in computer science, computer information systems, or technical management required. Minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience required in a federal contracting field.
• Minimum of 7 years of senior management level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relationship with NIST and CMMC
• Excellent project management skills are required.
• Strong continuous improvement experience and use of metrics required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team and have outstanding leadership skills.
• Position requires self-motivation, consistent innovation and the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to express humility and vulnerability in all situations.

Desired Experience:

• DOD Secret Clearance and or the ability to obtain an active DOD Security Clearance
  DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) preferred.
• ITIL or other IT Service Management certification preferred.
• Additional certification and/or demonstrated knowledge in the following areas desired: Cyber Security, NetApp, Microsoft Office, SQL Database Administration, Virtualization & Storage, as well as Backups & Disaster Prevention/Recovery, continuity planning.

Benefits Include:

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA); Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D and EAP Program; Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
• Company stock options

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range, which is $130,000 - $185,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt.