Dr. Keith Hardiman
Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air ForceDr. Keith L. Hardiman, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, comprised of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. He assists the Chief Information Officer in leading four directorates (Enterprise Information Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence, Business Systems and Cybersecurity) and supports 20,000 cyber operations and support personnel around the globe with a portfolio valued at $17 billion.
Dr. Hardiman provides oversight of the Department of the Air Force Information Technology investment strategy from networks to cloud computing, Enterprise policies, data management, digital transformation, information resources management, IT innovation initiatives, information assurance and related matters for the Department of the Air Force. He delivers cybersecurity and enforces Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act laws and the ethical use of AI in the Department. Dr. Hardiman integrates business, defense intelligence, warfighting and enterprise mission support capabilities by networking and securing air, space and terrestrial assets.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
2006 Civilian “Rookie of the Year Award” for Staff Offices at Tinker Air Force Base
2007 Employee of the Month, Quarter and Year for the OC-ALC/Information Technology Directorate
2009 Employee Enhancement Program Graduate
2012 Tinker Air Force Base Supervisory Development Program Graduate
2015 72nd Air Base Wing Wiley Post Supervisor of the Year
2017 Employee of the Year, Oklahoma Federal Executive Board
2019 Award for Meritorious Civilian Service
2021 Award for Meritorious Civilian Service
2026 Federal 100 Award