CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND DIRECTOR SOFTWARE

$234,600 - $265,000/Yr

Association of Universities for Research in Astron - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Tucson, AZ

11-50 employees

About the position

The Chief Technology Officer and Director for Software (CTO-DS) at NSF's NOIRLab will provide senior technical leadership and management for software engineering, scientific computing, and data management systems. This role involves establishing a new Data Management and Software (DMS) division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software and data management solutions, and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion within the organization. The CTO-DS will work closely with NOIRLab leadership to align the DMS with the scientific and programmatic goals of the organization, while also overseeing the recruitment and professional development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Data Management and Software (DMS) division.
• Formulate an organizational structure for functional and technical management of software engineering staff.
• Develop a plan for reorganizing NOIRLab IT to support modern scientific software and data management systems.
• Manage the transition of software engineering staff into the DMS organization.
• Serve as the overall technical leader for software engineering, data management, and scientific computing systems across NOIRLab.
• Implement and oversee a system for prioritization, project definition, and tracking of software and data management activities.
• Establish best practices for software development and operation within NOIRLab.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and professional development of data management and software engineering staff.
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, diversity, and continuous improvement within DMS.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading software projects and teams, including personnel management and mentoring.
• Generalist knowledge of software engineering, computing, and data management practices.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and foster diversity in the workforce.
• Experience in developing and administering business and operations plans.

Nice-to-haves

• Enthusiasm for the scientific mission of NOIRLab.
• Experience leading organizational change.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or willingness to learn Spanish.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan contributions
• Competitive salary
• Attractive work environment