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Chief Data Officer
A Chief Data Officer is a senior executive responsible for setting an organization's overall data strategy, ensuring robust data governance, and turning data analytics into competitive advantage. They lead cross-functional efforts to improve data quality, security, and accessibility, relying on strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to align data initiatives with business goals. This role typically sits on the executive team and suits experienced data leaders who bridge technical depth with organizational influence.
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CHIEF DATA OFFICER
Joint Activities, Department of the Army
Miami, FL · $157,563 – $197,200
This executive role oversees data strategy and governance for a military organization, managing data assets, quality, and analytics infrastructure while leading a data science team. It suits experienced data leaders with federal government background and skills in statistical modeling, data management, and organizational leadership.
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Chief Technology Officer
U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Contract · Fort Bragg, NC · $154,492 – $197,200
A senior technology leadership role within U.S. Army Special Forces Command responsible for developing cyberspace strategy, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving technology modernization to support military operations. This position suits experienced federal technologists with deep expertise in military systems and strategic technology planning.
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Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Alexandria, VA · $151,661 – $228,000
HUD is recruiting a Deputy Chief Information Officer to lead strategic IT modernization and oversee the agency's technology infrastructure, security, and operations across multiple offices. This role suits executive leaders with substantial federal IT experience and a track record of transforming large-scale legacy systems into cloud-based architectures.
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Vice President, Information Technology
Crusoe
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $330,000 – $360,000
Lead Crusoe's enterprise IT organization across service desk, systems engineering, and enterprise technology, owning large-scale ERP transformations and driving AI automation across operations. This role suits experienced IT executives with deep brownfield transformation experience who thrive leading director-level teams through complex modernization initiatives.
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Head of Accounting and Fund Administration Technology, SVP
State Street Corporation
Quincy, MA · $225,000 – $337,500
This role leads the technology organization supporting a global accounting and fund administration business, directing engineering teams across fund accounting, financial reporting, and related services. The ideal candidate brings deep financial services technology leadership experience, cloud modernization expertise, and the ability to drive large-scale transformation in a regulated environment.
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