Chief Information Officer

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Washington, DC

JobSummary

Serving as CIO and under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Administration, the incumbent as the principal adviser to NTIA leadership on all matters concerning the management of information resources and systems, including strategic initiatives that strengthen NTIA's operations and program outcomes through advanced IT solutions.

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HighGrade

PromotionPotential

OrganizationCodes

CM/CM61

Relocation

False

HiringPath

ses
public

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The mission of the U.S. Department of Commerce is to help American businesses thrive, creating jobs here at home while being competitive abroad. Our programs touch the daily lives of the American people in many ways, with a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of trade, economic development, technology, entrepreneurship and business development, environmental stewardship, and statistical research and analysis.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

This role is responsible for the oversight of NTIA's information technology infrastructure, ensuring that all technology projects and systems are aligned with the organization's mission and contribute to the improvement and excellence of its services and operational effectiveness. The CIO's primary objective is to enhance NTIA's program delivery by utilizing technology to foster innovation, drive improvements, and ensure the successful execution of agency programs. The CIO responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leading NTIA in managing information resources efficiently across the bureau's IT portfolio by advocating for cross-organizational program process improvements, ensuring program processes are optimized to fully leverage IT solutions, developing and promoting standards-based IT, enabling cost-efficient and effective use of IT, and adhering to principles of effective IT capital planning and investment control (CPIC). Promoting and shaping an effective strategic and operational IT planning process that integrates the budget process, implements priorities established by NTIA and fully integrates NTIA's and the Department's strategic plans. Developing, issuing, monitoring, and enforcing compliance with policies, guidance, and standards applicable to all IT hardware, software, and telecommunications in NTIA. Supporting Spectrum National Security Systems (SNSS) program modernization initiative by implementing new and modified systems within the NTIA IT infrastructure in coordination and collaboration with the SNSS Program Manager. Advising NTIA leadership, in partnership with other senior managers, to promote innovative technology solutions and facilitate management access to essential information resources for effective decision-making.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. An initial Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period. 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. File a confidential financial disclosure report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of the appointment and annually thereafter. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance prior to entering on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) listed above. ECQs and PTQs must be thoroughly addressed in your two-page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, an OPM QRB-certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application, submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section, and do so by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. Before submitting your application, you can upload additional documents. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process, at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12928811

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/); all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The application status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes items described below. Please provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, to be considered for this position (or to receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 one-sided pages each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking an initial career appointment with the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT use the USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50), or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

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. Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work, or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last five 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.

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AgencyContactEmail

nmcfadden@doc.gov

AgencyContactPhone

202-809-7468

SecurityClearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information