Title:  Business Technology Strategist - Exempt

Who May Apply

Do NOT apply online to this posting! Online applications will *NOT* be considered.

This position, Business Technology Strategist - Exempt (Job Requisition #54993), is open to all State employees and external applicants.  

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Lisa.Beaudet@vermont.gov. Please put "Business Technology Strategist" in the subject line of your email.

Resumes will not be accepted online. You must email your materials directly to be considered.

About The Agency Of Digital Services

The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is Vermont's enterprise technology agency, responsible for delivering secure, modern, and reliable digital infrastructure and services to state agencies and the Vermonters they serve. ADS leads statewide IT strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, project management, and digital service modernization, working across agencies to ensure technology investments are purposeful, accountable, and mission-driven.

This is a senior advisory and strategy role at the intersection of technology and government operations. The Business Technology Strategist is responsible for aligning agency business priorities with enterprise technology investment, serving as a trusted liaison between executive leadership, program agencies, and centralized IT functions.

Position Overview

You will play a central role in how Vermont state government plans, governs, and delivers technology-enabled modernization. This is not a technical implementation role, it is a strategic, relationship-driven, and outcomes-focused position for a leader who can think systemically, communicate clearly across audiences, and drive meaningful change in a complex public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Executive Advisory

• Partner with agency leadership to align business priorities with technology initiatives and statewide goals set by the Governor's Administration.
• Provide executive-level guidance on technology investments, long-range modernization planning, and digital service strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison between program business units and IT, ensuring investments address real operational needs and deliver measurable value.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership

• Build and maintain trusted relationships across agencies, executive offices, and enterprise technology teams.
• Facilitate cross-agency collaboration to support shared platforms, unified service delivery, and interoperability goals.
• Translate complex technology concepts into clear, actionable terms that support executive and policy-level decision-making.

Governance, Risk & Accountability

• Collaborate on governance frameworks that promote transparency, compliance, and accountability in technology decisions.
• Define performance measures and reporting structures to monitor the effectiveness of modernization initiatives.
• Maintain working knowledge of cybersecurity, regulatory, and risk management requirements to ensure technology adoption aligns with enterprise standards.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify business use cases with potential to improve government operations.
• Connect innovation opportunities with appropriate agency partners and enterprise technical leads.
• Articulate the business value and operational impact of modernization investments to non-technical stakeholders.

Business Process Optimization & Change Leadership

• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve business processes through automation, digitization, and standardization.
• Help agencies reduce operational complexity and adopt modern, consistent approaches to service delivery.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new tools, platforms, and ways of working.

Why Work at ADS?

• Mission-driven work with direct impact on how Vermonters access government services
• Collaborative, cross-agency environment with statewide visibility and influence
• Competitive state benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave
• Hybrid work flexibility, based in Montpelier, VT
• Commitment to professional development, innovation, and public service excellence

Compensation:

The approximate estimated annual salary for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, public administration, business, or a related field AND significant professional experience in one or more of the following:

• Public sector technology strategy or IT governance
• Business transformation and enterprise modernization
• Enterprise program leadership and organizational change

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at the executive or senior advisory level within state or local government
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms including ERP, HRIS, and financial systems
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional modernization or digital transformation initiatives

Equal Opportunity Employer