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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Applications and Data - **Company:** Military Officers Association of America - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Software, Business Systems, Software as a Service, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Metadata, Netsuite, Software Product Management, Recommender Systems, Salesforce.Com, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Enterprise Software Applications, Chatbots, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Software Security, Information Technology, Data Lineage, Data Analytics, Data Management, Hubspot, Optimizely, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9d10e90023316017 ## About the Role * Extensive experience leading technical teams in the accomplishment of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. * Must be able to motivate and evaluate team members in their areas of responsibility. * Proven ability to translate organizational goals into actionable items. * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Leadership, management, communication and motivational skills a must. * Must have excellent, analytical and decision-making skills. * Committed to continued training and learning. * Personal character and integrity are non-negotiable., * Minimum 6 years of broad business and technical experience in information technology and management information systems * At least 5 years of direct project management and people management experience * Broad and current knowledge of business technology applications and IT trends, with a sound understanding of business processes and how to exploit technology in support of the business * Expertise with data analysis and querying tools such as Python, SAS, or SQL; knowledge of programming languages, tools, and methodologies for data management * Expertise with CRM solutions like Salesforce and Hubspot, ERP solutions like NetSuite and Tipalti, Content Management Solutions like Optimizely, and other comparable SaaS-based solutions * Common certifications include ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) and PMP (Project Management Professional) and system administration or development certifications preferred * Understanding of information and application security with an understanding of how to apply key principles across a portfolio * Understanding of privacy obligations and how to setup applications to address them * Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and gain buy-in from all levels of the organization, with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Job Type: Full-time ## Description Hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and management of enterprise applications and data platforms across the organization. The position reports to a VP of IT or CIO and bridges technical execution with business strategy., Applications Leadership * Own, execute, and operate the application roadmap, including projects and day-to-day operations, and partner with product owners to contribute to a product roadmap * Ensure that business processes, data, and applications are consistent and aligned with industry best practices * Ensure processes and people are in place to support all technology and business systems, and guide documentation of IT policy requirements * Drive adoption of AI-assisted development (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate engineering teams * Oversee integration of AI features into business applications - chatbots, intelligent search, recommendation engines, workflow automation * Lead evaluation of AI tools replacing or augmenting legacy applications Data & Analytics * Drive data governance, data quality, metadata capture, and all other aspects of data management across the organization * Implement data governance policies and procedures to establish data management guidelines and ensure the accuracy, reliability, and security of data; oversee data integration processes to facilitate seamless data flow between systems * Develop data transformation rules, data lineage documentation, and metadata documentation for key programs and initiatives * Ensure the data infrastructure is "AI-ready" - clean, governed, and accessible (data mesh, lake house architecture) * Oversee pipelines that feed ML models and LLMs, including RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) implementations * Establish data quality and lineage standards specifically for AI model training and outputs Leadership & Strategy * Lead multiple technical areas, manage the activities of multiple departments, and collaborate across technical domains * Lead project meetings with key internal team members and business stakeholders, prepare senior management presentations, and define and manage projects for cross-business initiatives * Develop and execute improvements in operating effectiveness and efficiency, and independently analyze issues and recommend solutions * Willingness to challenge legacy thinking and present potential new solutions for consideration to the organization * Define policies around AI model outputs, hallucination risks, and data privacy (especially with LLMs touching sensitive data) Team & Talent * Hire or upskill staff in ML engineering, prompt engineering, and AI product management * Partner with business units to embed AI champions and translate use cases into projects Vendor & Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary liaison between third-party vendors and internal stakeholders; coordinate and manage outside vendors, contract negotiations, licensing, maintenance contracts, and service level agreements ## Related Videos - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Chatbots are going to destroy infrastructures and your cloud bills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1130-chatbots-are-going-to-destroy-infrastructures-and-your-cloud-bills) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [Testing AI Agents: Automated Evaluation for Chatbots & RAG Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100300-testing-ai-agents-automated-evaluation-for-chatbots-rag-systems) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)