Chief Information Officer (3761)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Chief Information Officer in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the 222-S Laboratory on the Hanford Site is responsible for setting the overall vision and strategy for information technology across laboratory operations. The CIO leads enterprise-wide planning and drives innovation to ensure technology enhances laboratory effectiveness, safety, and compliance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives and Hanford site-specific requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute long-term Information Technology (IT) vision and strategic plans to advance laboratory objectives and mission-critical initiatives.
• Advise laboratory executive leadership on technology trends, opportunities, risks, and investments.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity posture and data governance, in accordance with DOE Hanford site-specific requirements.
• Represent the laboratory externally on IT matters, including regulatory agencies, industry forums, and stakeholder engagements.
• Advise decision makers on enterprise digital transformation efforts to modernize laboratory operations and infrastructure.
• Oversee technology procurement and partnership initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in IT with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in DOE, federal, or highly regulated scientific environments.
• Proven record of establishing strategic IT direction and influencing organizational strategy.
• Deep understanding of IT governance, risk, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5 years IT leadership experience at the executive or enterprise level.
• Experience working with Hanford site information systems.
• Board certification (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP, Certified Chief Information Officer).
• Demonstrated achievement in leading organization-wide digital transformation and innovation initiatives.
• Experience interfacing with executive stakeholders and external regulatory groups.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

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Compensation:

Grade 23: $187,338 - $246,613

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules