Chief Information Officer; CIO

Isaacson, Miller is associating MIT Lincoln Laboratory for this search. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Isaacson, Miller:

Dan Rodas, Partner

Liz Braun, Managing Associate

Kristen Andersen, Senior Associate

Seema Khan, Search Coordinator

MIT Lincoln Laboratory (the Laboratory) is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and forward-looking Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead their enterprise IT organization and shape the future of information technology across the Laboratory. The CIO will serve as the senior information technology leader, responsible for guiding an innovative, comprehensive, and secure enterprise IT strategy that enables the Laboratory's scientific research, administrative operations, and overall organizational mission.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center whose mission is to develop advanced technology in support of national security. They deliver transformative solutions to the nation's most complex and urgent technical challenges, combining scientific innovation with applied science and engineering excellence. The Laboratory distinguishes itself from many other national R&D institutions through its emphasis on building operational prototypes—turning innovative concepts into real-world systems that can be deployed and tested.

Its work spans a wide range of cutting‑edge technologies, including high‑resolution radar systems, space communications, advanced lasers, and secure computing platforms.

MIT’s mission to advance knowledge in science and technology includes a longstanding dedication to national security, exemplified by the creation of MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Originating from the WWII‑era Radiation Laboratory, MIT Lincoln Laboratory was founded in 1951 to develop the nation’s first air defense system, SAGE, which introduced groundbreaking technologies and a systems engineering approach still central to its work today.

Over the decades, the Laboratory has continued to evolve, addressing emerging threats and contributing critical innovations in support of U.S. defense.

The Laboratory’s success in developing field‑ready systems is supported by world‑class facilities, such as a premier semiconductor research and fabrication lab, a flight facility with custom aircraft for airborne system testing, and New England’s most powerful supercomputing center. These resources enable Lincoln Laboratory to rapidly prototype and evaluate complex technologies in realistic environments.

At the heart of this innovation is a highly skilled and creative workforce that collaborates across disciplines to address diverse challenges—from missile defense and space surveillance to secure communications and biomedical devices. The organizational structure is designed to foster open communication and idea exchange, with only three primary management levels: the Director’s Office, division heads, and group leaders. Oversight and strategic guidance are provided by MIT leadership, a Joint Advisory Committee representing all military branches, and an external Advisory Board composed of leaders from government, industry, and academia.

Since its founding in 1951, Lincoln Laboratory has maintained a strong connection to MIT and a consistent mission: applying technology to protect the nation. From pioneering computer applications during the development of the first U.S. air defense system to tackling today’s evolving security threats, the Laboratory continues to push the boundaries of innovation. Its legacy is one of technological excellence, national service, and a commitment to solving the most pressing challenges in defense and humanitarian efforts.

The Information Services Department (ISD) is responsible for the enterprise IT strategic vision with a mission to provide innovative enterprise application and technology solutions that enable all Laboratory staff to effectively and securely perform their role in support of the Laboratory's national research mission.…