Chief Information Officer
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About Us
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is comprised of 67,910 volunteers in career fields as varied as mechanics, doctors, plumbers, executives, teachers, and retirees. CAP members embody our core values of integrity, volunteerism, excellence, and respect. CAP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are in alignment with our core values.
We are your neighbors, your co-workers, and we are servant leaders volunteering our time and resources to support our communities with emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth education and development, along with the promotion of air, space, and cyber opportunities.
Civil Air Patrol is in a unique position being both a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and an Air Force Auxiliary. We are a Total Force Partner along with the Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
We are the only non-profit organization in the United States that combines search and rescue, youth leadership development, with aerospace and cyber education.
Today, our 30,907 cadet members and 37,003 adult members serve with passion across 8 Regions and in 52 CAP Wings throughout the nation, including all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Island.
Job Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Directorate: Information Technology
Location: Maxwell AFB, AL (Remote or Hybrid Worker)
Reports To: John W. Desmarais, Sr., Chief Operating Officer
Salary: $165,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Closing Date: 1 September 2024
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as a senior executive for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) providing vision and leadership in development and implementation of Information Technology (IT) governance, risk management, security and technical initiatives that align with CAP’s strategic leadership and direction. The CIO collaborates closely with CAP’s leadership measuring progress towards strategic objectives. The CIO also ensures that all initiatives under their purview comply with relevant regulations and protect stakeholders’ privacy. The CIO coordinates all operational aspects of IT Service Management (ITSM), directing the effective design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT services to meet organizational needs and strategic initiatives, and support seamless operations. The CIO ensures IT operating plans, policies, procedures, and technical projects align with overall organizational goals. The CIO also works closely with other senior leaders and oversight bodies to align CAP's strategic goals and objectives with its mission, vision, and core values.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years at the executive level, ideally at a large non-profit organization.
- Senior level leadership experience in roles managing and directing a broad base of IT operations leadership competencies including, but not limited to cybersecurity, governance, infrastructure planning and talent development.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed and remote teams.
- Must possess strong technical knowledge and ability to make decisions for the organization based on a high degree of technical complexity.
- Must be familiar with 2 CFR Part 200 as it applies to areas of responsibility.
- A visionary mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and translate them into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a broad scope of audiences.
- High-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization and across a range of different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from various sources and generate insights and recommendations.
To apply, visit our website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com to complete and submit our required online employment application. A resume may be submitted in addition to a completed employment application via email to employment@capnhq.gov This position does not offer a relocation package. In this position, Civil Air Patrol provides 401(k) retirement plan, health/dental insurance, paid life insurance, sick/vacation leave, paid holidays, optional short/long term disability, vision, critical insurance, accident insurance, and a flexible spending account. Salary: $165,000. Closing date: 1 September 2024. No phone calls, please.
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