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Chief Information Officer

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead their enterprise IT organization, driving innovative strategies to support scientific research and administrative operations.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive IT strategy that enhances the Laboratory's operational capabilities and cybersecurity measures.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Expertise in enterprise IT leadership, cybersecurity operations, and research technology infrastructure is required.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: Candidates should possess significant experience in complex, mission-driven environments, with a strong background in enterprise applications and technology capabilities.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $200,000 - $350,000.



Chief Information Officer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington, Massachusetts

MIT Lincoln Laboratory (“the Laboratory”) is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and forward-looking Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) to lead their enterprise IT organization and shape the future of information technology across the Laboratory. The CIO will serve as the senior information technology leader, responsible for guiding an innovative, comprehensive, and secure enterprise IT strategy that enables the Laboratory’s scientific research, administrative operations, and overall organizational mission.

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.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned executive who brings deep expertise in enterprise IT leadership, enterprise application and technology capabilities, cybersecurity operations, and research technology infrastructure within complex, mission-driven environments.

Please direct all inquiries, nominations, and applications to Isaacson, Miller as indicated at the end of this document. 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.

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 via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Dan Rodas, Partner

Liz Braun, Managing Associate

Kristen Andersen, Senior Associate

Seema Khan, Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

This document has been prepared based on the information provided by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and information provided by MIT Lincoln Laboratory would supersede any conflicting information in this document.

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Research and development of technology solutions in support of national defense is the primary mission of MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Developing sensors, communications systems, information extraction, and decision support systems have contributed to...

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