Chief Data and Information Officer (CDIO)

Chief Data and Information Officer (CDIO)

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Johnstown, PA

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Employee Background Check Required

Position Overview: The Chief Data and Information Officer is a strategic leadership role, responsible for developing and driving our IT infrastructure and enterprise data strategy to support organizational goals. The Chief Data and Information Officer will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align data initiatives with business priorities, lead data and IT innovations, and ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a unified IT infrastructure with a comprehensive data management strategy that enhances operational efficiency and supports data-driven decision-making.
• Lead the organization's modernization efforts by identifying emerging trends and technologies as they pertain to IT and data management.

2. Data Governance and Compliance:

• Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other relevant regulations.
• Chair an IT & Data Management Committee to solicit requirements from across the organization and prioritize initiatives to make recommendations to Executive Management.
• Drive initiatives to maintain high levels of data quality, IT security, and privacy.
• Foster a data-driven culture by promoting advanced analytics, dashboarding, and reporting capabilities across business units.

3. Data Architecture and Integration:

• Lead the design and implementation of data strategy in collaboration with IT to align with technological advancements and business needs.
• Oversee data integration efforts to ensure seamless flow and accessibility of information across systems.
• Promote the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to drive decision-making and innovation.

4. Information Technology and Cybersecurity:

• Manage the organization's cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
• Integrate digital engineering principles to optimize data processes, enhance analytics capabilities, and streamline decision-making workflows.

5. Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data and IT professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Partner with business leaders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable insights.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT, data management, data governance, or analytics. Including 5+ years in an enterprise leadership role.
• Experience managing data assets and government contracts in compliance with DFARS, NIST, CMMC, and other relevant government regulations.
• Proven track record of establishing and leading enterprise-wide IT and data initiatives resulting in business growth.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data platforms, data architecture, data integration, and enterprise IT environments.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align IT and data initiatives with organizational goals.
• Exceptional collaboration and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a data-driven culture through initiatives that promote data literacy and innovation across all levels of the organization.
• Technical background to enable ability to innovate and drive our Enterprise Architecture.

Why CTC?

• Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a team environment.
• When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
• Visit www.ctc.com to learn more!

Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.

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Staffing Requisition: SR# 2025-0060

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