Chief Information Officer
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
This position serves as the principal advisor to the Executive Director of Operations and senior leadership regarding Information Technology (IT) and enterprise digital strategy.
- The CIO plans directs and oversees agency-wide information technology (IT) and information management (IM) resources.
- Ensure secure reliable and mission-aligned digital capabilities that support DNFSBs statutory mission executive decision-making and day-to-day operations.
- Provides executive leadership for an agency-wide risk-based cybersecurity integrated across the information lifecycle consistent with government-wide policy for managing information as a strategic resource.
- Develops and enforces a secure integrated enterprise architecture to guide technology decisions reduce duplicative systems ensure interoperability and sustain reliable mission support capabilities.
- Leads enterprise IT planning and budgeting ensuring IT resources are aligned to mission priorities and managed with disciplined performance oversight and accountability.
- Oversees DNFSB information management as an enterprise capability governing information throughout its lifecycle (creation/collection use/maintenance dissemination and disposition) consistent with OMB A-130 policy expectations.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- Direct Deposit of pay is required.
- Selective Service registration required for male applicants unless exempt.
- Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Public Financial Disclosure: OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required.
- This position requires a pre-employment drug screening
- Background and security investigation for Secret Clearance.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) each applicant must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of executive-level management capabilities that are directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed below.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring developing and evaluating employees. Typically experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet these basic qualification requirements in addition to all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically disqualify an applicant.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the ECQ and MTQ related to this position within your resume.
Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should notexceed 2 pages.
There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the MTQs.
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.
MTQs: Your 2-page resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
- MTQ 1: Experience leading enterprise information technology (IT) strategy governance and capital planning for an organization including establishing IT governance processes; aligning IT investments with mission priorities IT portfolio management and enterprise architecture.
- MTQ 2: Experience managing major IT investments (e.g. cloud or enterprise systems) ensuring compliance with Federal laws and policies (e.g. Clinger-Cohen Act FITARA OMB guidance) and advising senior leadership on IT strategy budget and performance.
- MTQ 3: Experience leading cybersecurity and technology risk management programs within an organization including overseeing implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. FISMA NIST RMF) managing system authorization and risk assessments and implementing enterprise security initiatives (e.g. continuous monitoring incident response Zero Trust).
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: Upon completion of your probationary period your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical organizational and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Information Resources - Resource Center: born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:
This assignment may be made permanent without further competition.
If selected the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant: Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e)
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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