Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Description

Reporting directly to the Laboratory’s Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Officer serves as a member of the executive leadership team and a strategic advisor on all aspects of information technology. This role is pivotal in delivering the applications, infrastructure, and digital capabilities that support and advance the Laboratory’s mission. The CIO is responsible for overseeing the full scope of IT services and strategy, including enterprise applications, cybersecurity, research computing, digital transformation, infrastructure, data and analytics, artificial intelligence platforms, and user support services. 

The CIO holds two primary roles: leading the Information Services Department (ISD), which provides enterprise IT services, and serving as the senior IT leader for the Laboratory, guiding IT professionals across the organization. As head of ISD, the CIO directly manages a leadership team of six, who oversee daily operations across ten functional areas. In the broader Laboratory context, the CIO also provides indirect oversight to nine IT managers within the Technical Research Divisions. 

In addition to operational responsibilities, the CIO plays a key role in several Laboratory governance bodies, including the IT Executive Committee, IT Security Committee, Enterprise Capabilities Board, Efficiency Team, Risk Management Board, Emergency Action Team, Mission Assurance Board, and the Laboratory Executive Leadership Team. 

The ideal candidate will lead a well-established and highly skilled IT organization, fostering a culture of innovation and service excellence. The CIO will collaborate closely with leaders across technical and business domains, as well as external partners, to ensure that the Laboratory’s IT infrastructure effectively supports both current operations and long-term strategic objectives.