*Position is based in Fargo, ND / Eligible for Hybrid Schedule*

Department: Application Development

Job Grade: E17

Job Title

Director Application Development

Job Summary

The Director of Application Development is responsible for setting and leading the vision for the strategic development, implementation, and management of the solution delivery unit in alignment with organizational strategy. This position directs the planning, delivery and operation of IT systems and solutions that meet business goals and objectives by optimizing processes and creating efficiencies for short-term and long-term objectives. Also, this position is responsible for overseeing succession planning, training and development, budgeting approval for unit allocation and adherence, and directs the overall leadership direction, standards, and exceptional deliverable by effectively leading, mentoring, guiding, and providing direction in unit to execute the overall solution delivery strategy.

Essential Functions

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Directs, leads and oversees staff in accomplishing work objectives within the unit(s). Coaches, motivates, rewards and recognizes subordinates. Sets clear goals, objectives and performance expectations and holds employees accountable for achieving results.
• Develops strategies and business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for efficiency while leveraging automation and innovation to support business needs and objectives; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
• Initiates and leads the change process to ensure the execution from start to finish occurs smoothly and resolves any concerns that may arise to guarantee completion in a timely manner. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and methodologies to measure results to ensure highest quality in deliverables occurs.
• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action to ensure best solutions are delivered in a prompt manner and with successful resolution.
• Oversees technical architectures, capacity and automation plans, and creates comprehensive plans for prioritizing software enhancements. Ensures guidelines and best practices are followed and appropriate security certifications of products are completed within defined timelines.
• Collaborates with business leaders, security and other stakeholders to plan and execute against a broad array of business and product needs. Interfaces with senior to mid-level management and subject matter experts across all disciplines and functional areas on the selection, prioritization and balancing of the business initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals and organizational priorities; taking into account the overlapping needs for related information in other disciplines.
• Oversees area(s) budget management activities including annual budget preparation, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, plus initiating corrective action and capacity planning to ensure budget adherence for effectiveness and alignment with the organization’s short-range and long-range strategies.

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Project Management, Computer Science or related field OR a combination of education and equivalent work experience as determined by HR
• 8 years of technology, solutions-focused project management or related experience, of which includes 5 years of supervisory/staff leadership
• Advanced level of staff leadership, technical/professional knowledge and skills, decision making, analytical thinking, communication, and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Above requirements and the following:

• Master’s degree in Business Project Management or Computer Science
• 10 years of technology, solutions-focused project management or related experience, of which includes 5 years of supervisory/staff leadership

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone use
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent lifting to 30 pounds
• Infrequent stooping

Segregation of Duties

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Total Rewards Package:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Severance Package, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning System.

CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal, and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian’s prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

An employee in this position may be required to possess a “Federal Identification Card” (Federal ID) as a condition of employment. Federal ID’s may include one of the following: Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) card, a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by CMS, or a Local-Based Physical Access Card issued by another Federal agency and approved by CMS. Obtaining a Federal ID and continued eligibility for this position may require the successful completion of a Federal Background Investigation performed by the Federal Government and a residency requirement that you have lived in the United States at least three out of the last five years. Failure to obtain a Federal ID may result in the removal from the position or termination of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

This job will be closed 04/14/2025 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)