About this role
Job SummaryThis is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Monday, 07/08/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
QualificationsSignificant experience in information technology leadership is required, preferably including at least five years as the Chief Information Officer for a comparable agency, company, or organization. A comprehensive technical knowledge of relevant information technology systems is required. The ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively with department staff and with Court leadership is vital to success in the position. The Chief Information Officer should also have experience with digital transformation - i.e., leading technology adoption to modernize systems - and change management. Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) security clearance is required.
Major DutiesThe Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the primary information technology advisor for the Supreme Court of the United States and leads the development and implementation of the Court's information technology strategies and operations. The incumbent will develop a thorough understanding of the Court's business operations and information technology systems in order to align its technology infrastructure with organizational needs. The incumbent must have expertise in strategic IT planning, IT systems and data security, enterprise architecture, data governance, budgeting, personnel management, and IT governance, and must be prepared to develop and implement a vision for the Court's information technology future. The incumbent is the primary liaison between the Office of Information Technology and Chambers and Court leaders, and in that role must be able to communicate effectively and translate complex technical concepts to other senior leaders to support overall management of the Court. The Chief Information Officer reports to the Counselor to the Chief Justice in his capacity as chair of the Court's Information Technology Committee. The Chief Information Officer is a member of the Supreme Court Executive Service. The incumbent will apply technical executive leadership expertise to: Oversee development and maintenance of the Court's multi-year IT enterprise strategy, taking into consideration industry and technology trends that may affect and support the Court's operations. Provide leadership to establish, implement, and sustain an enterprise architecture discipline to guide technology decisions across the Court, ensuring that systems, applications, data, identity and infrastructure align with long-term business strategy, scalability requirements, and security and resilience standards. Develop and manage an integrated budget for IT programs and operations; lead IT capital planning, including the evaluation, selection, and control of IT assets and investments. Lead a professional staff by setting goals, assessing performance, and developing ability; oversee and guide department directors and managers to ensure compliance with policies and collaborative environment; develop a strong organizational culture. Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to ensure that staff possess the technical, cybersecurity, leadership, and service-delivery skills required to support the Court's current and future needs. Present performance metrics including key performance indicators and key risk indicators to leadership. In conjunction with the Chief Information Security Officer and the Court's Information Technology Committee, oversee the development and monitoring of a comprehensive IT security program, including security policies, standards and plans, system testing, administration of security systems, resilience, program compliance, and support for IT security oversight and training programs. Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Court's data and information assets. Oversee technology risk management, including by presenting findings of risk assessments to Court leadership in partnership with the Chief Information Security Officer. Participate in and support Court committees relating to information security and technology. In conjunction with Court legal and procurement functions, ensure supply chain risk management practices are in place and effective. Ensure operational excellence by establishing disciplined processes and procedures, reliable and consistent systems, and infrastructure that is resilient, redundant, and constantly monitored. Oversee all IT assets and capabilities to ensure that they meet the Court's business expectations. Promote a customer-centric services culture that aligns with the Court's response and delivery expectations. Oversee threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, assessment, and compliance and security awareness programs.