Chief Information Officer / Program Lead

Rivet•Havelock, NC

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rivet Operations Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO)/ Program Lead to be the principal technical advisor and program lead at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. This role is responsible for setting and executing the IT strategy to ensure USMC aviation logistics systems are secure, modern, and mission-ready. The CIO will advise leadership on emerging technologies like AI and cloud to enhance readiness, and is accountable for the overall technical vision for ALD systems and the accuracy of contractor data input. The position involves overseeing software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering staff, managing IT resources and budgets, directing IT infrastructure modernization and lifecycle support, and ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with Department of Navy cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.
Master's degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience to meet one of these qualifications is desired: 7 years’ specific experience with an associates degree, 6 years’ general experience with a master’s degree, or 3 years’ specific experience with a master’s degree.
Specialized experience that includes understanding of USMC aviation information systems deployment doctrine, Navy program-of-record information systems and applications.
Experience overseeing technology infrastructure, driving digital innovation, managing IT budgets, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and leading IT personnel to improve operational efficiency.
Experience planning and executing projects to ensure timely completion in accordance with established scope.
Experience assisting in defining project goals, managing resources and teams, mitigating risk, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
Experience ensuring quality control and leading cross-functional teams from project initiation through deployment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee IT strategies that support 2nd MAW ALD goals.
Advise leadership on emerging technologies (AI, cloud, etc.) to enhance readiness.
Manage the technical vision for ALD systems.
Oversee software development, IT infrastructure, and engineering team members.
Support management of IT resources and budgets.
Communicate with vendors.
Assist in developing digital presentations and documentation.
Oversee the modernization, upgrade, repair, and lifecycle support of IT infrastructure.
Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with Department of Navy (DON) cybersecurity standards, including conducting site visits to ensure cyber hygiene.
Provide site-level configuration management support for aviation programs of record (e.g., NALCOMIS, ALIS/ODIN).
Manage and troubleshoot server operating systems (e.g., RHEL).
Provide technical training and support for aviation IT systems and communication equipment.