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Get Access To All JobsOcean Beach Health is seeking a full-time Chief Information Officer
Position Summary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and oversight for all information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization. The CIO serves as a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient and employee experiences, strengthen cybersecurity, and support organizational growth.
This position will lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide technology strategy with a strong focus on AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience, infrastructure modernization, data governance, and innovation. The CIO is responsible for the management, development, and performance of the IT team while ensuring technology investments align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
Benefits That Support You
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- 8 paid volunteer hours annually
- Short-term disability coverage
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more
Education, Experience & Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive technology leadership experience, including management of technology teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology initiatives and strategic technology planning.
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience developing and implementing AI, automation, digital transformation, or innovation initiatives.
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Healthcare experience in a hospital, health system, clinic, or healthcare services organization.
- Certifications such as:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL Certification
- Microsoft AI or Cloud Certifications
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, CPSI, Athenahealth, or similar platforms.
- Experience implementing enterprise AI governance and automation programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategic plan aligned with organizational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding technology trends, opportunities, risks, and investments.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, employee engagement, and service delivery.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that drive innovation and organizational growth.
- Present technology roadmaps, cybersecurity updates, and project outcomes to executive leadership and governing boards.
Artificial Intelligence Leadership
- Develop and implement an organizational AI strategy focused on operational efficiency, decision support, automation, and innovation.
- Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI, predictive analytics, machine learning, automation, and workflow optimization throughout the organization.
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and secure AI adoption.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity and organizational effectiveness.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies where appropriate.
- Develop policies regarding AI use, data protection, compliance, and organizational standards.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Lead the organization's cybersecurity program and ensure protection of systems, networks, applications, and data.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, and incident response plans.
- Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, risk assessments, and security awareness programs.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable security and privacy regulations.
- Partner with third-party vendors and security consultants to maintain a strong security posture.
- Provide regular reports on cybersecurity risks, mitigation efforts, and organizational readiness.
Information Technology Operations
- Oversee all IT infrastructure, networks, telecommunications, cloud services, applications, and end-user support functions.
- Ensure high system availability, reliability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Develop and maintain business continuity strategies for technology systems.
- Lead technology modernization initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
- Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors, contracts, and service agreements.
Data Governance & Analytics
- Establish enterprise data governance standards to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, security, and integrity.
- Support business intelligence, reporting, and analytics initiatives.
- Promote data-driven decision-making through effective reporting and dashboard development.
- Ensure compliance with data retention and information management standards.
Leadership & Staff Development
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and mentorship to IT staff.
- Build a high-performing technology team focused on customer service, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Establish performance expectations and promote professional development opportunities.
- Foster collaboration between IT and operational departments.
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and technology talent development initiatives.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage the IT operating and capital budgets.
- Prioritize technology investments based on organizational needs and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs through process improvements, automation, and strategic vendor management.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.
For more information, please contact HR at employment@oceanbeachhospital.com.
Ocean Beach Health is seeking a full-time Chief Information Officer
Position Summary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and oversight for all information technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization. The CIO serves as a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, enhance patient and employee experiences, strengthen cybersecurity, and support organizational growth.
This position will lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide technology strategy with a strong focus on AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience, infrastructure modernization, data governance, and innovation. The CIO is responsible for the management, development, and performance of the IT team while ensuring technology investments align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
Benefits That Support You
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- 8 paid volunteer hours annually
- Short-term disability coverage
- Retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And more
Education, Experience & Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive technology leadership experience, including management of technology teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology initiatives and strategic technology planning.
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience developing and implementing AI, automation, digital transformation, or innovation initiatives.
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
- Healthcare experience in a hospital, health system, clinic, or healthcare services organization.
- Certifications such as:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ITIL Certification
- Microsoft AI or Cloud Certifications
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, CPSI, Athenahealth, or similar platforms.
- Experience implementing enterprise AI governance and automation programs.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive technology strategic plan aligned with organizational goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regarding technology trends, opportunities, risks, and investments.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, employee engagement, and service delivery.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that drive innovation and organizational growth.
- Present technology roadmaps, cybersecurity updates, and project outcomes to executive leadership and governing boards.
Artificial Intelligence Leadership
- Develop and implement an organizational AI strategy focused on operational efficiency, decision support, automation, and innovation.
- Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI, predictive analytics, machine learning, automation, and workflow optimization throughout the organization.
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and secure AI adoption.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify and implement AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity and organizational effectiveness.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging AI technologies and recommend adoption strategies where appropriate.
- Develop policies regarding AI use, data protection, compliance, and organizational standards.
Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Lead the organization's cybersecurity program and ensure protection of systems, networks, applications, and data.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity strategies, policies, and incident response plans.
- Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, risk assessments, and security awareness programs.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable security and privacy regulations.
- Partner with third-party vendors and security consultants to maintain a strong security posture.
- Provide regular reports on cybersecurity risks, mitigation efforts, and organizational readiness.
Information Technology Operations
- Oversee all IT infrastructure, networks, telecommunications, cloud services, applications, and end-user support functions.
- Ensure high system availability, reliability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Develop and maintain business continuity strategies for technology systems.
- Lead technology modernization initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.
- Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors, contracts, and service agreements.
Data Governance & Analytics
- Establish enterprise data governance standards to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, security, and integrity.
- Support business intelligence, reporting, and analytics initiatives.
- Promote data-driven decision-making through effective reporting and dashboard development.
- Ensure compliance with data retention and information management standards.
Leadership & Staff Development
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and mentorship to IT staff.
- Build a high-performing technology team focused on customer service, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Establish performance expectations and promote professional development opportunities.
- Foster collaboration between IT and operational departments.
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and technology talent development initiatives.
Financial Management
- Develop and manage the IT operating and capital budgets.
- Prioritize technology investments based on organizational needs and return on investment.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs through process improvements, automation, and strategic vendor management.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Equal Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements
Ocean Beach Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients, residents, and staff, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This screening includes testing for marijuana, in accordance with applicable laws and our organizational policies.
For more information, please contact HR at employment@oceanbeachhospital.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Chief Information Officer
Align your credentials to EB-2 standards
CIO roles almost always qualify under EB-2, but your petitioning employer must document that the position requires an advanced degree. Compile transcripts, your master's or MBA, and any evidence of progressive IT leadership to preempt PERM or I-140 requests for evidence.
Search verified PERM-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Target companies with confirmed green card sponsorship history for technology leadership roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed PERM applications for CIO-level positions, so you're not guessing which organizations will commit to the multi-year process.
Check your priority date before accepting an offer
EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country annual limits. Nationals from India and China regularly face multi-year backlogs regardless of petition approval. Review the DOS Visa Bulletin before you accept an offer so you understand your realistic timeline to adjustment of status.
Understand what PERM recruitment means for your offer
Before your employer files PERM with DOL, they must run a 60-day supervised recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker applied. This happens after your offer but before the official petition, so negotiate your start date with that runway in mind.
Verify the prevailing wage tier your role commands
PERM requires a prevailing wage determination tied to your specific SOC code and work location. Use OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before negotiations. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, DOL will reject the PERM application outright.
Protect portability rights if you switch employers mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting. Secure written confirmation that your new CIO role falls within the same SOC category before resigning.
Green Card Chief Information Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Information Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CIO positions typically qualify under EB-2 because the role requires an advanced degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive IT leadership experience. EB-3 is also available if the employer documents that the position requires a bachelor's degree. The employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CIO role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and must be renewed, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test and obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 becomes current.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a CIO position?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified PERM sponsorship history for technology leadership roles. Because the PERM and I-140 process takes years and significant employer resources, targeting organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship for similar positions dramatically increases your odds of finding a willing sponsor.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers as a CIO?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from the approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition. Confirm that your new CIO role shares the same SOC classification before making the move.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a CIO role?
DOL does not publish fixed PERM processing timelines, and durations shift based on audit rates and application volume. After PERM certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and you can then file an I-485 once your priority date becomes current on the DOS Visa Bulletin. Nationals from India and China should anticipate potentially lengthy waits due to per-country annual limits, independent of how quickly the PERM and I-140 steps conclude.