Chief Information Officer (Department of Energy)
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the Department's information technology (IT) policies, strategies, and services to support DOE's missions in energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges.
Mission and Responsibilities
The mission of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) includes:
- Advancing DOE's missions through IT policy, standards, and services.
- Balancing risk and innovation to meet mission requirements.
- Setting clear performance goals and expectations for the IT ecosystem.
Leadership and Organizational Structure
The OCIO is part of DOE's leadership framework, directly supporting the Secretary of Energy and other high-level officials. The CIO's office manages various aspects of IT, including cybersecurity, data management, and IT acquisition.
Key Programs and Initiatives
IT Modernization:
The DOE has outlined strategies like the "Transform, Protect, and Advance" initiative to modernize its IT infrastructure, including enabling hybrid cloud computing, establishing cybersecurity policies, and deploying enterprise architecture.
Cybersecurity:
The OCIO manages programs like the Integrated Joint Cybersecurity Coordination Center (iJC3) for cyber threat intelligence and incident response.
Privacy and Compliance:
The OCIO oversees the DOE Privacy Program to ensure compliance with privacy laws like the Privacy Act of 1974.