Centrus Energy Corp.

Chief Information Officer

Centrus Energy Corp.$250K — $300K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (IT, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
  • 15+ years of IT leadership experience, including executive roles
  • 8+ years in highly regulated environments (nuclear, defense, etc.)
  • Proven track record of digital transformation leadership
  • Experience managing large IT budgets
  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks and enterprise technologies
  • Exceptional skills in communication and strategic planning

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company's enterprise technology strategy
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team
  • Lead comprehensive IT operations including cloud and network services
  • Establish and oversee a robust cybersecurity program
  • Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards
  • Direct enterprise architecture and modernization initiatives
  • Oversee IT governance, budgeting, and vendor management
  • Develop strategies for business continuity and incident response
  • Collaborate with various departments for technology integration
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing IT team
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operations

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and parental leave
  • Twelve paid holidays annually
  • Company-paid life insurance with additional options
  • Subsidized health insurance with dental and vision coverage
  • Tax-saving accounts (HSA, FSA options)
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 7%
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible courses
  • Employee assistance program for employee and household support
  • Free parking options available
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the Company's senior technology executive and strategic business partner, responsible for developing and executing the enterprise information technology strategy in support of Centrus Energy's mission to deliver innovative nuclear fuel solutions that strengthen America's energy security and national security. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO provides vision, leadership, and governance for all aspects of information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, digital transformation, infrastructure, data management, and emerging technologies across the organization.

The CIO partners with executive leadership to align technology investments with business objectives while ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations across corporate offices and highly regulated nuclear manufacturing facilities. This role leads the modernization of enterprise systems, enhances operational efficiency through digital innovation, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and cybersecurity frameworks applicable to the nuclear industry.

The successful candidate will oversee enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, infrastructure, networking, business applications, data analytics, artificial intelligence initiatives, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and IT service delivery. The CIO will also cultivate strong relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), government customers, and technology partners to ensure technology capabilities support the Company's long-term strategic objectives.

What You Will Do:
  • Develop and execute the Company's enterprise technology strategy aligned with Centrus Energy's strategic growth initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on technology investments, cybersecurity risks, digital transformation, and innovation
  • Lead all corporate information technology operations, including infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, networking, telecommunications, end-user computing, and IT service management
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program that protects critical infrastructure, intellectual property, classified information, and sensitive business data
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity requirements, including DOE, NRC, NIST, CMMC, and other regulatory standards as required
  • Direct enterprise architecture, application modernization, ERP strategy, data governance, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence initiatives
  • Oversee IT governance, budgeting, capital planning, vendor management, software licensing, and technology procurement
  • Develop business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response strategies to ensure operational resilience
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Security, and Business Development to deliver technology solutions that improve productivity and operational excellence
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service throughout the IT organization
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing technology organization while promoting leadership development and succession planning
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to improve manufacturing operations, supply chain management, engineering collaboration, automation, and enterprise productivity

We'd Love to Hear From People With:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • 15+ years of progressive information technology leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility
  • 8+ years leading enterprise IT organizations within highly regulated industries such as nuclear energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, utilities, or government contracting
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives
  • Experience managing multimillion-dollar IT operating and capital budgets
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, ERP systems, data analytics, and enterprise architecture
  • Exceptional executive communication, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership skills

A Successful Candidate Brings:
  • Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field
  • Experience supporting organizations regulated by the DOE, NRC, NNSA, Department of Defense, or other federal agencies
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), manufacturing systems, and secure facility operations
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, PMP, ITIL, AWS, Azure, or equivalent
  • Experience implementing AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital manufacturing technologies
  • Active Q Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $250k-$300k. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.

Benefits:

Centrus Energy Corp. offers employees a highly competitive package of benefits. Listed below are those benefits offered to all full-time employees:
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Twelve paid holidays each year
  • Company paid life insurance for up to one times your salary, with the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents
  • Company subsidized health insurance including PPO, HDHP, as well as dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
  • Tax savings accounts are available like Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Limited Purposes FSA and Flexible Dependent Care.
  • Company paid long- and short-term disability insurance to protect your income if you are sick or injured
  • A 401(k) savings program with immediate eligibility to participate and with a company match of up to 7%
  • Tuition reimbursement for courses taken at an accredited college or university when certain criteria are met
  • An employer paid employee assistance program available to support both employees and members of their household
  • Free Parking

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy Corp. is a nuclear fuel technology company that supplies nuclear fuel and services for the commercial nuclear power industry in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Centrus Energy Corp. operates through two segments: the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) segment and the Contract Services segment. The LEU segment supplies LEU for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. The Contract Services segment provides engineering, design, and fabrication services to government and commercial customers.
Learn more about Centrus Energy Corp.
Size
267 employees
Market Cap
$476.4 million
Industry
Net Income
$35.2 million
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$210 million
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