Strategic CIO & Program Lead, Aviation IT

RIVET; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liberal vacation plan

Matching retirement program

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Rivet Operations Company LLC seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Program Lead to serve as the principal technical advisor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. This role sets and executes IT strategy for ALD systems, guides modernization, and ensures cyber hygiene across aviation IT infrastructure.

The position oversees software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering staff; manages budgets and resource allocation; and advises leadership on AI, cloud, and emerging

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with USMC aviation information systems deployment doctrine and Navy program-of-record systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee IT strategies that support ALD goals and advise leadership on emerging technologies.
• Oversee software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering team members.
• Support management of IT resources and budgets.
• Communicate with vendors and assist in documentation.
• Oversee modernization and lifecycle support of IT infrastructure.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with DON cybersecurity standards.
• Provide site-level configuration management for aviation programs and support IT systems.

Skills

Security clearance (Secret)

Strategic IT planning

IT governance

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Budget management

Vendor communication

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

US citizenship required

Tools

RHEL

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rivet Operations Company LLC seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Program Lead to serve as the principal technical advisor at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC. This role sets and executes IT strategy for ALD systems, guides modernization, and ensures cyber hygiene across aviation IT infrastructure.

The position oversees software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering staff; manages budgets and resource allocation; and advises leadership on AI, cloud, and emerging