Chief Information Officer

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) you will lead the delivery of CISA enterprise-wide solutions and services to meet the Agencys internal information technology and communications needs. You will lead the delivery of large-scale technology products supporting CISAs Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security and Emergency Communications missions. You will serve as the executive overseeing the programs setting the technology strategy of the Agency (Chief Technology Officer) and ensuring the security of the IT systems of the Agency (Chief Information Security Officer). You will serve as the CISA liaison to the DHS CIO and participate in information technology (IT) planning oversight and leadership initiatives.

As a Senior Cybersecurity Executive in the DHS Cybersecurity Service you will lead and oversee multifaceted aspects of OCIOs mission programs and personnel.

• Set a bold enterprise vision for modern product-driven IT delivery and responsible AI adoption aligning CISAs technology investments with mission outcomes user needs cybersecurity priorities operational demands and measurable impact.
• Build and empower exceptional cross-functional teams of product managers engineers designers cybersecurity experts AI and data leaders acquisition professionals and mission partners to deliver high-value capabilities at speed and scale.
• Champion product management agile delivery DevSecOps human-centered design and responsible AI integration to accelerate delivery reduce risk improve reliability and create outstanding user experiences for CISAs workforce and partners.
• Serve as an Agency strategic advisor to the CISA Deputy Director aligning IT objectives and programs with Agency strategy ensuring a steady state IT operations environment.
• Create a culture of ownership transparency experimentation and continuous learning where teams are empowered to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Develop and monitor business performance criteria and service levels contingency planning and support for business continuity logistics for hardware and software assets and long-range planning for the sustained growth of a modern IT business enterprise.
• Oversee IT acquisition programs in coordination with DHS implementing statutory requirements such as FITARA and ensuring compliance with OMB policy (e.g. Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common IT).
• Manage day-to-day enterprise IT service operations and communication needs for a national Agency with a regional footprint (e.g. customer advocacy project management asset management software license management and IT support operations).
• Actively oversees monitoring of IT projects ensuring quality performance and on schedule delivery within budget.
• Manage the IT investment review process recommending new IT projects program activities priorities and funding in support of the CISA Mission anticipating future IT business enterprise needs.
• Develop recommendations for revisions to funding and exercise authority to reprogram funds within budgetary allotments in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations OMB Circular A-11 the EGovernment Act OPM regulation/circulars and/or the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Information Technology Officer through the Clinger-Cohen Act.
• Provide leadership oversight and guidance to subordinate managers developing policy plans and strategy in compliance with laws regulations policies and standards in support of organizational information technology activities.
• Provide leadership oversight and guidance with developing and managing administrative processes or procedures in a large or complex department agency or program.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and leadership in large-scale transformation and migration activities from legacy computing environments to modern integrated business enterprises from concept to implementation and sustainment.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
• Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
• May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.

This opportunity is part of the DHS Cybersecurity Services Executive Track. Employees are placed at career levels and salaries that match their expertise and expertise.

Senior Cybersecurity Executives generally have at least 15 years of cybersecurity experience including 5 or more years in a leadership role. Qualified candidates are typically:

• Executive-level managers who serve as a senior functional authority for a DHS component or the entire department overseeing multiple high-visibility cybersecurity programs.
• Seasoned cybersecurity executives who serve as DHS-wide leaders directing expansive national programs and managing multi-level organizations that report to presidential appointees.