Develops and implements IT strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring effective execution across specialized IT domains. Leads diverse IT teams, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and excellence in specialized areas such as UX, product development, software development, business partners, quality assurance, COTS development and vendor management. Champions the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to drive innovation and improve service delivery and product development. Builds and maintains strong relationships with business partners, customers, and vendors, ensuring IT strategies and projects align with stakeholder needs and expectations. Oversees the operational aspects of the IT department, ensuring efficient resource allocation, process optimization, and delivery of high-quality IT services and products. Manages budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contribute to the financial objectives of the organization. Other duties, as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• At least eight years of experience in systems support, systems development or applications development, with at least 4 years of experience in a leadership role within an IT environment, demonstrating proficiency in managing, supervising, and developing professional and technical teams.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and develop diverse IT teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Fundamental understanding of project management principles to oversee IT projects from conception to completion.
• A solid technical foundation in IT principles, with the ability to oversee a variety of IT functions and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to contribute to and execute strategic IT plans that support the organization’s goals and adapt to changing business needs.
• Commitment to staying informed about the latest IT trends and best practices, with a willingness to pursue relevant professional development opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant experience leading cybersecurity awareness/training programs in a large enterprise, including phishing simulations and role-based learning paths.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences (from beginners to highly technical teams).
• Experience producing high-quality multimedia and written communications (video, graphics, presentations, campaigns).
• Familiarity with the NICE Workforce Framework (NCWF) or similar competency frameworks.
• Proven ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into effective curricula and communications.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-ready communication skills.
• Craft and deliver clear instructional materials via multiple channels.
• Expertise in developing virtual and real-world curricula tailored to audience comprehension levels.

Working Conditions

• Sedentary.
• Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during a lapse, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
• The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person in this position will be required to work extended hours, outside normal business hours, which includes but may not be limited to holidays and weekends, as necessary.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person in this position will be required to be on call, or report on-site on a rotation, within 24 hours.

Security Clearance

• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

• Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

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