Chief Information Officer

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The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the senior executive responsible for the strategic vision, leadership, and performance of the Institute's Enterprise Technology team.

This role aligns technology, cybersecurity, and data management efforts to the Institute’s strategic objectives.

The CIO develops and maintains a comprehensive information technology (IT) and data management systems roadmap, adhering to an appropriate cybersecurity framework, and manages technical resources for a globally distributed workforce.

This position oversees a team across multiple domains: end user support, enterprise systems administration, network architecture and engineering, cybersecurity, audio-visual (AV) services and engineering, and data management.

This position is in Washington, DC and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

JOB BRIEF

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the senior executive responsible for the strategic vision, leadership, and performance of the Institute's Enterprise Technology team.

This role aligns technology, cybersecurity, and data management efforts to the Institute’s strategic objectives.

The CIO develops and maintains a comprehensive information technology (IT) and data management systems roadmap, adhering to an appropriate cybersecurity framework, and manages technical resources for a globally distributed workforce.

This position oversees a team across multiple domains: end user support, enterprise systems administration, network architecture and engineering, cybersecurity, audio-visual (AV) services and engineering, and data management.

This position is in Washington, DC and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 8/29/2024

TARGET SALARY 

Grade: EX IV 

The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation.

Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Duties and Responsibilities


* Provides leadership and mentorship to a team of IT and data management professionals, fostering talent development, retention, diversity, and inclusion.


* Drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusi...