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Chief Information Officer

Posted 14 days agoBusiness & FinanceMechanical

Compensation

USD 221,168–225,700/yearly

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Job Description

Major Duties

  • Develops NASA's IT Strategy in support of agency mission and priorities. Provides oversight for all Agency federally-mandated IT initiatives.

Requirements

  • 2210 Information Technology Management

Qualifications

  • Develops NASA's IT Strategy in support of agency mission and priorities. Provides oversight for all Agency federally-mandated IT initiatives.
  • Provides direction, policy guidance, and oversight for Agency and Center CIO offices, enterprise IT service lines, and agency Chief Data Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer.
  • Develops and manages an integrated budget for CIO programs and operations; and determines funding levels to ensure program effectiveness and efficiencies.
  • Develops and implements Agency-wide strategies, policies, programs, and processes for managing IT investments and services.
  • Leads efforts to modernize NASA's IT capabilities to support mission success.
  • Develops, maintains, and implements the NASA Enterprise Architecture to ensure IT investments are mission-aligned, integrated, efficient, and secure.
  • Leads and oversees NASA's IT Security program, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Represents NASA on the Federal CIO Council and ensures appropriate NASA participation on related federal councils, including the Chief AI Officer Council, Chief Data Officer Council, Federal Privacy Council, and Chief IT Security Officer Council.
  • Oversees IT-related reporting as required by Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and other external entities.

Education

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $221,168 to $225,700 per year

Job Details

Department
Mechanical
Category
Business & Finance
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Dec 17, 2025, 11:11 AM
Compensation
$221,168 - $225,700 per yearly

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