NASA is recruiting an executive leader for the role of Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer (CDSIO). The CDSIO advances and accelerates NASA's missions in human space flight, science, research and technology through the strategic application of super intelligence (SI) capabilities, enterprise data strategy, and the enablement of NASA's workforce.
The Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer: Provides executive leadership for NASA's enterprise data and Super Intelligence (SI) strategy, governance, and policy to ensure secure, responsible, and mission aligned use of data and SI capabilities. Leads development and implementation of NASA's Enterprise SI Strategy, driving adoption of advanced SI technologies to enhance mission operations, scientific research, and autonomous systems.
Establishes and maintains NASA's data and SI governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Serve as vice-chair of the Data and SI Governance Board supporting the Deputy Administrator ensuring responsible, secure, and effective use of information and SI in compliance with the Evidence Act, Executive Orders, and OMB memoranda.
Represents NASA in inter-agency councils and external partnerships to include the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission ensuring NASA's alignment with federal policy and advancing data and SI standards, innovation, and collaboration.
Collaborates with Mission Directorates, Centers, and senior leaders to align data and SI strategies with mission priorities, IT modernization, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements. Leads initiatives to strengthen Agency-wide data and SI workforce capabilities, including training, data literacy programs, and strategies for recruiting and retaining critical talent.
Provides executive oversight for long term planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization for enterprise data and SI portfolios, ensuring mission impact, risk management, and strategic visibility. Directs Agency-wide data life-cycle management, ensuring authoritative, inter-operable, high quality data and advancing NASA's open data posture and FAIR principles.
Oversees enterprise analytics supporting Evidence Act implementation, strategic planning, performance management, program evaluation, and required reporting to oversight bodies.
No Educational Requirement
Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov
This position is with Headquarters, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The posted pay range is $210812 – $217332/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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