Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and direction for all information technology, cybersecurity, and data operations at the National Endowment for the Humanities. The CIO oversees the agency's enterprise-wide information systems, ensures compliance with federal IT and acquisition requirements, advances modernization initiatives, and leads a diverse professional workforce in support of NEH's mission.

Major duties include:

• Leading the design, development, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide information systems that support agency programs and operations.
• Providing executive leadership on current and emerging information technology and cybersecurity issues, ensuring alignment with federal standards and modern best practices.
• Formulating and implementing major internal IT programs, policies, and governance structures to meet federal requirements and organizational priorities.
• Overseeing IT acquisition strategies, resource management, and procurement activities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and OMB guidance.
• Representing the agency in interagency councils and working groups, fostering partnerships, and negotiating solutions that advance enterprise initiatives.
• Serving as a key member of senior leadership and contributing to cross-organizational initiatives and special projects requiring coordinated technical and strategic action.
• Supporting additional enterprise technology leadership roles, including serving as the agency's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) or Chief Data Officer (CDO), as needed.