The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina is seeking applicants for a full-time Director of Information Technology (IT Director). The Clerk’s Office consists of approximately 25 employees located in three divisions throughout the district (Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville) who support three bankruptcy judges and their staff.
The IT Director is responsible for the information technology functions of the bankruptcy court. This professional-level position provides leadership and supervisory oversight for the court’s IT department, which includes managing five staff members, developing short- and long-term technology plans, conducting systems analysis, and establishing and implementing IT policy and standards. The incumbent will provide both managerial and technical oversight of local hardware and software, case management applications, IT security, courtroom automation, video conferencing, telecommunications, local networks, and IT procurement. Strong leadership, planning, documentation, communication, and managerial skills are essential for success in this position. The IT Director serves under the direction of the Clerk of Court and reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk.
Full position description avaliable at:
Open until Filled Preference Given to Applications Received by November 13, 2026
Application Procedure
• ALL qualification requirements must be met when the application is filed.
• Qualified applicants must submit ALL of the following documents (please submit only requested documents):
1. a current, detailed resume with three professional references;
2. a letter of interest explaining how your experience relates to the position requirements; and
3. the Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (Form AO-78), available at:
• Qualified applicants must submit their application packets as one PDF to with the email subject titled “Vacancy 26-07.” All required documents must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity; incomplete packets will not be considered.
• Qualified applicants will be screened and selected based on experience, education, and training.
