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Jim Racheff, M.S., M.B.A.

Acting NCI CIO
Branch Chief
IT Services and Support Branch
Center for Biomedical Informatics & Information Technology
(301) 846-1063
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jim.racheff@nih.gov

I serve as Chief Information Officer for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chief of the IT Services and Support Branch within the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT). Through these complementary roles, I lead strategic technology initiatives that advance NCI's cancer research mission while overseeing research-enabling IT infrastructure and services across multiple NCI locations. We work closely with stakeholders to understand the unique and diverse needs of the scientific community, delivering reliable and resilient services that facilitate the NCI mission while reducing end user burden. I also represent the NCI’s cyber and IT interests within the broader NIH community.

Background

Education

  • M.B.A., Strategy and Organizational Behavior, Hood College
  • M.S., Computer Science (Engineering and Project Management), Hood College
  • B.S., Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park

Previous Work

  • President, Data Management Services, Inc.
  • Principal Manager, Computer and Statistical Services, Frederick National Laboratory for 
    Cancer Research

Recent Awards

  • 2019 Outstanding Plan of the Year as Chair for Livable Frederick Strategic Master Plan, 
    American Planning Association
  • 2012 Doctorate of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa), Hood College
  • 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur Council

My Team

  • Janelle Cortner, Ph.D., Bioinformatics Project Manager, Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Stephanie Halling, Supervisory IT Specialist, IT Services and Support Branch
  • Craig Hayn, Supervisory IT Specialist (Information Security), Branch Chief, NCI Cybersecurity Branch
  • Dianna Kelly, M.P.H., Deputy CIO, Office of the Chief Information Officer
  • Carl W. McCabe, Ph.D., Supervisory Biomedical Information Specialist, Scientific IT Advisor, Officer of the Chief Information Officer.
  • Sue Pan, Computer Scientist, Branch Chief (Code 4 Supervisor), Digital Services and Solutions Branch
  • Eric Williams, Supervisory IT Specialist, IT Services and Support Branch
  • Cliff Wong, Computer Scientist, IT Services and Support Branch
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