Description
Deputy Chief Information Officer of Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, Massachusetts
MIT Lincoln Laboratory (“the Laboratory”) is seeking a visionary and results-driven Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) of Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (DA&AI) to lead the Laboratory’s enterprise data and AI strategy. This inaugural position will serve as the senior leader responsible for refining and executing a comprehensive DC&AI approach that enables operational excellence, research advancement, and organizational transformation. Reporting to the CIO and collaborating closely with other technology leaders, this is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned executive with deep expertise in building and managing large-scale data ecosystems and advanced analytics and AI capabilities within complex, mission-driven environments.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center whose mission is to develop advanced technology in support of national security. They deliver transformative solutions to the nation's most complex and urgent technical challenges, combining scientific innovation with applied science and engineering excellence. The Laboratory distinguishes itself from many other national R&D institutions through its emphasis on building operational prototypes—turning innovative concepts into real-world systems that can be deployed and tested. Its work spans a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including high-resolution radar systems, space communications, advanced lasers, and secure computing platforms.
The Deputy CIO of DA&AI will oversee the strategy, architecture, development, and operations of Laboratory-wide data and AI platforms, ensuring they are secure, and integrated to deliver maximum efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in enterprise data leadership, agile product development, and ethical AI practices, along with exceptional communication and change management skills to influence stakeholders and advance the Laboratory’s mission through innovative data and AI solutions. The incumbent will bring deep expertise in large-scale data environments, advanced analytics, and AI technologies, along with exceptional collaboration skills to engage C-suite leaders and key stakeholders across the organization.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Daniel Rodas is leading this search with Liz Braun, Kristen Andersen, and Seema Khan.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is based in Lexington, Massachusetts and this will be an onsite position. The Hiring Range for this role is $250,000-$320,000, commensurate with experience.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret level DoD security clearance.
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.
