Chief Information Officer

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.

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. 

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is based in Lexington, Massachusetts and this will be an onsite position. The Hiring Range for this role is $360,000-$410,000, 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.

Dan Rodas is leading this search with Liz Braun, Kristen Andersen, and Seema Khan.