Deputy Chief Technology Officer

About the role

The Democratic National Committee is seeking a Deputy Chief Technology Officer to lead their technology team. This role will set and operationalize the direction for the largest technology team in the Democratic campaign ecosystem, supporting 2026 midterm campaigns and laying the groundwork for 2028 and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Helping define and advocate for the long-term vision of DNC Tech: As part of the cross-functional leadership team, you will be a key voice in setting the direction and focus of the team to ensure we deliver against our mission cycle over cycle. You will work with a range of stakeholders – internal and external to the DNC, both technical and non-technical – to communicate and advance this vision.

• Owning key strategic initiatives end-to-end: You will be responsible for planning and working with cross-functional teams to drive the implementation of key initiatives. Exact projects will be matched to the profile of the ideal candidate for this role, but may include the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, preparation for supporting technical campaigns during the presidential primary process, and more.

• Operationalizing internal processes and team support: You will help our team run more smoothly, including by providing support to our management team, implementing feedback loops to improve how we support individuals across the team, and supporting streamlined processes from contract reviews to budget management.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence and sustainable high performance, with a specific focus on team cohesion, morale, and burnout prevention during the high-pressure periods of the election cycle.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of successfully setting a strategic vision and achieving measurable outcomes.

• Significant experience overseeing complex technical projects from start to finish; this could include the development of new products, the adoption of new technologies, or the operationalization of new ways of working within a technology-focused organization.

• Excel at driving results through influence, effectively organizing cross-functional teams around strategic initiatives without direct management responsibility.

• Experience working with/for major Democratic organizations including committees, campaigns, state parties or aligned entities.

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments including the adoption of emerging and new technologies; bonus points if you have led transitions around technologies like generative AI.

• Strong experience with stakeholder management, including relationship building and strategic alignment.

• Self-starter, capable of navigating ambiguous and evolving requirements and staying focused on delivering against the most important priorities.

• Comfortable working in remote/distributed environments, and collaborating with both teammates and stakeholders virtually.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex technical and strategic plans to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.

Pay

The starting salary for the Deputy Chief Technology Officer position is $176,400, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Schedule

The Deputy Chief Technology Officer position will require occasional travel, which could be up to a few days a month.