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Smithsonian Institution
Washington, District of Columbia
The Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, research, and education complex, with 21 museums, nine research centers, multiple educational units, and the National Zoo, seeks a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to drive the organization’s technology, infrastructure, and data strategies. A strategic and transformational leader, the CIO will oversee the Smithsonian’s data systems and technology operations and provide high-quality technology solutions to advance its core values of discovery, creativity, excellence, diversity, integrity, and service.
Reporting to the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, the CIO will lead and manage IT and data teams, and provide strategic leadership to ensure the Institution's people, processes, and technologies support and strengthen the Smithsonian’s ever-evolving requirements. By 2026, the Smithsonian will bring the concept of a “virtual museum” to life and become a digitally empowered institution with expanded virtual reach by building a digital ecosystem where the Smithsonian’s most valuable assets are accessible and can be deployed wherever, whenever, and however, they are most needed.
The ideal candidate will bring a record of accomplishment and experience in leading and aligning technology and data teams and systems across a complex organization while managing significant change toward successful outcomes and maintaining a strong focus on team culture. A servant leader and listener, the CIO will have a record of building and leading high-performing teams, establishing and sustaining productive working relationships with a range of constituencies, and achieving results through collaboration and influence. The successful candidate will understand the importance of recruiting, developing, and leading a diverse and vibrant workforce composed of both employees and contractors.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact OHRTrustBranch@si.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We believe that a workforce comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds support and enhance our daily work life and contribute to the richness of our exhibitions and programs.
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