Cato Institute

Senior Director of Enterprise IT

Cato Institute

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WashingtonDistrict of ColumbiaWashingtonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative, hybrid, and full-time remote team supporting infrastructure, user support, CRM, and enterprise applications.
  • Set clear, measurable objectives for individuals and the team, aligning them with broader organizational goals.
  • Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement by modeling integrity, curiosity, and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Provide regular coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to nurture team growth and retain top talent.
  • Act as a liaison between technical staff and non-technical departments, translating needs and solutions in accessible, collaborative ways.
  • Manage Cato’s Microsoft-centric IT environment, including Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Lead IT budgeting, procurement, and vendor contract negotiations.
  • Provide oversight for the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in a management or senior leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a Microsoft 365 environment, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange Online, and SharePoint.
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and experience supervising teams managing Salesforce and related digital systems.
  • Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, and enterprise software licensing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including identity management, data protection, risk assessment, and incident response planning.
  • Experience supporting organizational AI initiatives, such as ensuring responsible use and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise systems.
  • Familiarity with nonprofit, mission-driven, or educational institutions is a plus.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Generous vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Transit/ Parking benefits
  • Pet discount plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
IT managementcybersecurity best practicesidentity managementdata protectionrisk assessmentincident response planningAI integrationvendor managemententerprise software licensingteam supervision
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitytrust-buildingcontinuous improvementservice-oriented mindsetcuriosity