About the Role:
Fermilab seeks a highly experienced and visionary leader with a passion for innovation to serve as our Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role is a cornerstone in our mission to drive technological innovation and operational excellence, ensuring our IT strategies align with the laboratory’s long-term vision and national security priorities. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will play a critical role in defining lab-wide strategies and delivering technology-driven solutions that support scientific research, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
What your day-to-day as a Chief Information Officer at Fermilab will look like:
• Serve as a key member of the Laboratory’s Senior Leadership team to contribute to lab-wide strategic and operational planning.
• Develop, execute, and align IT and business services with the laboratory’s strategic mission.
• Establish long-term IT plans that meet the demands of scientific research and national security priorities.
• Oversee all IT platforms and systems, including application development, delivery, and support.
• Drive the design and implementation of cost-effective, secure technology solutions.
• Promote the adoption of emerging technologies and best-fit solutions for innovative scientific research.
• Lead and nurture a high-performing, diverse IT team, focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, customer service, and inclusivity.
• Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure compliance with DOE cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Develop and enforce policies to meet DOE and federal standards for privacy, security, and data management.
• Develop and implement a PMO framework with best practices for project governance, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the IT budget, ensuring alignment with operational needs and fiscal goals.
• Act as a key advisor on IT trends, aligning the laboratory with industry advancements and national security objectives.
• Represent the Laboratory in discussions with the Department of Energy, other governmental agencies, and research organizations.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience: 10+ years of experience in information technology leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale IT transformations and complex infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, cloud computing, and advanced research applications.
• Proficiency in translating business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Knowledge of financial regulations, data protection, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
• Relocation Assistance
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe, and the South Pole.
We are committed to diversity, diverse People, diverse Jobs, and diverse Science.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf
If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If you are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
We are committed to diversity; diverse people, diverse jobs, and diverse science.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab and FRA requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf
If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If you are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.
