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 - $180,100 - $191,900

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, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside the department.
• Oversee the planning, facilitation, and collaboration across USIP to clearly identify and prioritize needs, formulate plans, and execute results driven strategies that positively impact USIP’s enterprises technology services and operations.
• Develops and implements long-term IT objectives and strategies aligned with the Institute's overall strategic goals.
• Oversees the technological infrastructure including enterprise IT & AV systems, network operations, and user support services to ensure optimal performance.
• Working collaboratively with leadership and staff, selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits. Promotes innovative uses of technology.
• Serves as the technical expert for the Institute on the development and procurement of IT solutions.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, provides the vision for Institute-wide data activities and systems to determine how the Institute captures, maintains, and presents data and information to facilitate data driven decisions.
• In coordination with the Chief Operating Officer and staff, establishes data management strategies, including master data management and resource sharing initiatives.
• Oversees the planning, budgeting, and efficient delivery of IT and data management services across the entire organization, including international offices.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration across the Institute, ensuring alignment between the Enterprise Technology team and other departments.