Chief Information Officer

SummaryThis position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The ASA provides leadership for DHHS departmental administration, including human resource policy, information technology (IT), and departmental operations.DutiesABOUT THE POSITION

The incumbent of this position provides consultation and executive leadership in the following areas:Policy & OrganizationEnsure IT governance and compliance are consistent and aligned with statutory, legislative and executive orders per 44 U.S.C. *3506(a)(3), US Federal Information Policy. Federal Agency Responsibilities. Chief Information Officer.Defines policy for existing and future technologies and their implications in support of HHS mission.Continually modernize and improve the service delivery model and explore areas of common use to drive efficiency.Strategy & PlanningLead strategic and operational IT governance processes.Lead IT strategic and operational planning to support the HHS Mission and achieve goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of IT systems across the department.Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business, data, and application technology components.Acquisition & Capital Planning/InvestmentCoordinate and facilitate consultation with internal customers and stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.Cybersecurity/Information SecurityUnderstand implications of regulatory mandates of CISA, FISMA and FITARA on Cybersecurity.Represent Department with Congress as accountable official in protecting HHS infrastructure as well as defend the Healthcare and Public Health sector.Proactively understand Threats and Vulnerabilities and develop strategies to defend.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis employer participates in the E-Verify ProgramU.S. Citizenship is requiredSubject to satisfactory security and suitability determinationsNew appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary periodMust pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointmentThis is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be affected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPMYou must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.Must be able to obtain AND maintain a TS/SCI clearance.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). QualificationsAs a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration.

All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.Fundamental Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

1. Leading Change:

The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs):

This position also requires that you possess MTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following MTQs must be evident in your resume.

Senior-level expertise in providing innovative leadership and strategic vision in developing, directing, and implementing large-scale Information Technology (IT) services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support organizations, providing a high level of security and availability, and serving clients spanning multiple organizations, business units and/or locations.Demonstrated executive level experience successfully managing an Information Technology (IT) investments portfolio to achieve organizational outcomes.It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview

IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume (NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES), demonstrating possession of the technical qualifications and achievement of the five executive core qualifications are the documents that will be used to determine your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE PAGE LIMITS ABOVE AND INCLUDE BOTH DOCUMENTS OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:

Resume that contains your full name, address and phone number, and does not exceed the five (5) page limit;Online Assessment Questionnaire. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click here: ().NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:

An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; andProof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.

NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from

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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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