Strategic Deputy CIO — Enterprise IT & Transformation

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA invites an executive leader to serve as Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). The role shapes NASA's digital backbone, directing IT strategy, governance, and enterprise landscape to support exploration, science, and mission operations.

The DCIO leads a blended workforce, oversees billions in IT investments, and partners with the CIO to ensure secure, scalable, mission-aligned IT services and delivery across the agency.

Qualifications

• ECQs required for SES appointment; evidence of ECQs and MTQ in resume.
• ECQs include governance, leadership, and results orientation.
• MTQ demonstrates executive IT strategy and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily IT operations and aligns investments with NASA mission.
• Leads enterprise IT strategy, governance, and integration across the agency.
• Drives digital transformation, innovation, and workforce planning.
• Establishes performance frameworks and compliance across IT programs.
• Engages stakeholders to ensure mission-driven IT services.

Skills

ECQ: Rule of Law

ECQ: Driving Efficiency

ECQ: Merit and Competence

ECQ: Leading People

ECQ: Achieving Results

Tools

IT Architecture

IT Innovation Management

Job description

NASA invites an executive leader to serve as Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO). The role shapes NASA's digital backbone, directing IT strategy, governance, and enterprise landscape to support exploration, science, and mission operations.

The DCIO leads a blended workforce, oversees billions in IT investments, and partners with the CIO to ensure secure, scalable, mission-aligned IT services and delivery across the agency.