Chief Information Officer

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the Company's senior technology executive and strategic business partner, responsible for developing and executing the enterprise information technology strategy in support of Centrus Energy's mission to deliver innovative nuclear fuel solutions that strengthen America's energy security and national security. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO provides vision, leadership, and governance for all aspects of information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, digital transformation, infrastructure, data management, and emerging technologies across the organization. The CIO partners with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives while ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations across corporate offices and highly regulated nuclear manufacturing facilities. This role leads the modernization of enterprise systems, enhances operational efficiency through digital innovation, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and cybersecurity frameworks applicable to the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will oversee enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, infrastructure, networking, business applications, data analytics, artificial intelligence initiatives, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and IT service delivery. The CIO will also cultivate strong relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), government customers, and technology partners to ensure technology capabilities support the Company's long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
15+ years of progressive information technology leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility
8+ years leading enterprise IT organizations within highly regulated industries such as nuclear energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, utilities, or government contracting
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives
Experience managing multimillion-dollar IT operating and capital budgets
Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, ERP systems, data analytics, and enterprise architecture
Exceptional executive communication, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field
Experience supporting organizations regulated by the DOE, NRC, NNSA, Department of Defense, or other federal agencies
Knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), manufacturing systems, and secure facility operations
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, PMP, ITIL, AWS, Azure, or equivalent
Experience implementing AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital manufacturing technologies
Active Q Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the Company's enterprise technology strategy aligned with Centrus Energy's strategic growth initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on technology investments, cybersecurity risks, digital transformation, and innovation
Lead all corporate information technology operations, including infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, networking, telecommunications, end-user computing, and IT service management
Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program that protects critical infrastructure, intellectual property, classified information, and sensitive business data
Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity requirements, including DOE, NRC, NIST, CMMC, and other regulatory standards as required
Direct enterprise architecture, application modernization, ERP strategy, data governance, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence initiatives
Oversee IT governance, budgeting, capital planning, vendor management, software licensing, and technology procurement
Develop business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response strategies to ensure operational resilience
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Security, and Business Development to deliver technology solutions that improve productivity and operational excellence
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service throughout the IT organization
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing technology organization while promoting leadership development and succession planning
Evaluate emerging technologies to improve manufacturing operations, supply chain management, engineering collaboration, automation, and enterprise productivity

Benefits

Paid vacation
Paid Parental leave
Twelve paid holidays each year
Company paid life insurance for up to one times your salary, with the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents
Company subsidized health insurance including PPO, HDHP, as well as dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Tax savings accounts are available like Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Purposes FSA and Flexible Dependent Care
Company paid long- and short-term disability insurance to protect your income if you are sick or injured
A 401(k) savings program with immediate eligibility to participate and with a company match of up to 7%
Tuition reimbursement for courses taken at an accredited college or university when certain criteria are met
An employer paid employee assistance program available to support both employees and members of their household
Free Parking