Chief Information Officer – Federal/DOD

Vida Group International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vida Group International seeks an accomplished Division Chief Information Officer to serve as the senior technology executive for a major operating division supporting commercial and federal customers. The role reports to division leadership and sits on the executive team, aligning technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise systems with strategic priorities.

This high-visibility, business-facing leadership position requires someone who can operate at the intersection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior IT leadership experience in a U.S. defense contractor or defense-focused business is required.
• Experience supporting businesses operating under U.S. government and/or DoD contracts.
• Prior experience as Division CIO, VP IT, or comparable senior technology executive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division’s IT and digital strategy.
• Lead modernization of enterprise applications, infrastructure, data platforms, and architecture.
• Partner with business leadership to improve performance across operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance.
• Lead major technology-enabled transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Provide executive leadership for cybersecurity, information protection, risk, and compliance in a defense environment.
• Establish governance and prioritization across technology investments.
• Advance automation, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build and develop a high-performing technology organization.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Strategic alignment

Defense contracting experience

Executive advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Our client, a leading technology products company, is seeking an accomplished Division Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as the senior technology executive for a significant operating business supporting commercial and federal customers.

Reporting into senior division leadership and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the Division CIO will be responsible for aligning technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and enterprise systems with the strategic and operational priorities of the business.

This is a highly business-facing leadership role requiring an executive who can operate at the intersection of business strategy, technology, transformation, and defense program requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute the division’s IT and digital strategy in alignment with business priorities.
• Lead modernization of enterprise applications, infrastructure, data platforms, digital capabilities, and technology architecture.
• Partner with business leadership across operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management to improve business performance.
• Lead major technology-enabled business transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Provide executive leadership for cybersecurity, information protection, technology risk, and compliance within a defense-contracting environment.
• Establish strong governance and prioritization across technology investments and transformation programs.
• Advance automation, analytics, digital processes, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Build and develop a high-performing technology organization capable of supporting both current operations and future growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior IT leadership experience within a U.S. defense contractor or defense-focused business is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting businesses operating under U.S. government and/or Department of Defense contracts.
• Prior experience as a Division CIO, Business Unit CIO, CIO, VP of IT, or comparable senior technology executive.
• Proven track record leading enterprise technology transformation and modernization.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, information security, compliance, and technology risk within a defense-contracting environment.
• Ability to operate as a business executive and trusted advisor to senior operating leadership.