Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

What your job will be like: Jefferson Lab is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the Lab’s enterprise-wide information technology strategy and operations. The CIO reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and provides leadership for our multi-year business system modernization strategy, cybersecurity, enterprise application development and support, network infrastructure, and records management.

The CIO is accountable for defining and delivering IT capabilities that support the Lab’s delivery of excellence in science and operations. The role requires a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation, and building collaborative relationships across the lab to position IT as a mission enabler.

In this job you will: Develop and implement enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned with mission and operational goals.

Lead business system modernization strategy.

Ensure cybersecurity compliance with federal regulations.

Ensure an effective IT governance process in order to responsibly plan, develop, and implement effective management and business systems to support and achieve lab goals.

Oversee IT budgets, procurements, and workforce recruiting, retention, and development.

Foster effective working relationships with across the lab, DOE and other stakeholders.

Ensure the division staff and subcontractors are fully aware of their individual responsibilities to promote a safe, healthy and environmentally sound work area.

Required: 15 or more years experience in IT

Required: 5 or more years IT leadership experience

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or relevant discipline

Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business or relevant discipline

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong track record of working collaboratively with diverse leaders to communicate IT strategies and build consensus around key initiatives.

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, and inspire high-performing IT teams with a focus on teamwork, respect, transparency and accountability.

Working knowledge of key business and IT functions, including human resources, procurement, software applications, network infrastructure, desktop support, data centers, records management, document control, and project portfolio management.

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in business operations and IT service delivery, with a consistent focus on innovation and mission enablement.

Ability to manage budgets and allocate resources in resource constrained environment.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, * Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to