Executive Director for the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer.

Duties

The Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO) manages the Federal Information Technology (IT) portfolio by establishing policies and standards for the use of IT, overseeing agency budgeting and management of IT, and assessing agency information security and cybersecurity policies and practices. The Executive Director reports to the Administrator of E-Gov (the Federal Chief Information Officer) and coordinates office activities and communications with the Deputy Federal CIO (DFCIO) and the Federal Chief Information Security Officer (FCISO).

As Executive Director For The Office Of The Federal Chief Information Officer, Some Of Your Typical Work Assignments May Include The Following

• Managing a team of professional staff to coordinate the smooth flow of work activities including strategic legislative response and outreach, data analytics, budget and policy development, and day-to-day agency operational support and engagement.
• Leading the planning, prioritization, and resource allocation strategy for OFCIO, ensuring the office is equipped to meet evolving mission demands.
• Driving improvements to internal OFCIO operations, workforce engagement, and employee performance to build a high-performing, accountable organization.
• Directing OFCIO business operations, including budget formulation and execution, contract oversight, facilities management, records management, and internal information technology support.
• Maintaining strong working relationships to ensure effective coordination and alignment among OMB, the Executive Office of the President (EOP), OFCIO-led Councils, Congress, industry and international partners, and other stakeholders to drive outcomes in support of federal IT statutory requirements and the Administration's IT priorities.
• Coordinating with the DFCIO to ensure the Annual President's Budget and supplemental documents are in alignment with Federal Chief Information Officer and Administration priorities across federal agencies.
• Supporting intra-agency operations within OMB through close coordination with Executive Secretary staff, Communications, Ethics, and the Office of General Counsel.
• Serving as Deputy Federal CIO in the event of vacancy.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit is required
• Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read these documents using the URLs provided below:
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/cjis#:~:text=FD-258 Privacy Act Statement
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf
  
  

Qualifications

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 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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 the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience in executive direction, management, and oversight working the full range of administrative programs to support a large organization including budget formulation and execution, strategic planning and performance management, personnel management, information technology infrastructure support functions, procurement, logistics as well as program and management analysis.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience managing projects, including leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and developing project plans to ensure the successful delivery of technology solutions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There Are Five ECQs

• 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 the 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 efficiently manage resources, budget 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 organization's 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.
  
  

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

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.

Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an

OPM 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.

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.

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.