Director, Office of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

JobSummary

The incumbent serves as Director of the Office of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for HRSA within HHS. The position is responsible for IT and information resources management, including enterprise strategy, cybersecurity, AI implementation, and IT portfolio oversight. Operating under HHS CIO guidance, the role exercises delegated authority to manage and execute HRSA-specific IT initiatives and ensure effective technology governance and implementation.

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PromotionPotential

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OrganizationCodes

HE/HE34

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

READY FOR A HEALTHY CAREER OPPORTUNITY? Are you a high-performing executive, skilled strategist, and collaborative relationship builder with an exceptional record of delivering optimal results and measurable outcomes? Are you a proven leader, an excellent communicator, and a natural motivator who views challenge as opportunity? Do you have that special ability for recognizing and cultivating talent...and inspiring greatness in others? If so, we may have the perfect career opportunity for you! Who we are, what we do, why it matters. HHS is the United States government's principal agency for enhancing and protecting the health and well-being of all Americans. We are comprised of multiple unique agencies and offices, all of which control various aspects of public health and human services in the United States. As our nation's highest and most wide-reaching authority on all things health, HHS guarantees the safety of our food and drugs, and funds and conducts crucial research to further our understanding and progress in medicine, public health and social services. In short, through the work of our more than 90,000 employees, HHS helps to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans and people around the world. For these reasons, and many more, HHS matters a great deal to each of us.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

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

DetailStatusUrl

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

MajorDuties

• ABOUT THE POSITION The incumbent serves as HRSA's principal executive authority for information technology (IT) and information resources management, operating within Departmental CIO policy, statutory requirements, and HHS governance structures. The position establishes HRSA-specific IT policies, standards, and governance mechanisms aligned with HHS enterprise policy and Federal law, and implements HHS-wide IT strategies, cybersecurity directives, enterprise architecture standards, and capital planning guidance. The incumbent exercises delegated executive authority for HRSA IT capital planning and investment control (CPIC), IT budget formulation and execution within HHS-approved frameworks, enterprise architecture alignment with HHS standards, oversight of major IT acquisitions and contracts, IT portfolio governance and performance monitoring, and cloud modernization initiatives, ensuring HRSA IT investments support mission requirements and comply with HHS and OMB guidance. The incumbent carries out responsibilities under the Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, Federal Information Security Modernization Act FISMA, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the E-Government Act, OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, and HHS OCIO policy directives. The incumbent leads HRSA's IT capital planning and investment control process and ensures integration with budget formulation and execution. Ensures IT investments are reviewed, prioritized, and managed in accordance with HHS governance processes. As HRSA's senior official for cybersecurity risk management, the incumbent oversees implementation of FISMA requirements and adherence to NIST Risk Management Framework standards. The incumbent directs security for IT systems and infrastructure, including AI-enabled systems and those with national security implications, ensuring compliance with Federal and Departmental requirements for classified information. The incumbent serves as the authorizing official or delegated accreditation authority for HRSA information systems and implements enterprise cybersecurity initiatives such as Zero Trust architecture, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), incident response, supply chain risk management, and privacy compliance. The role provides executive reporting to HHS OCIO on HRSA cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation. The incumbent directs centralized IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, telecommunications, data centers, customer support, software management, and continuity planning. The incumbent ensures operational resilience and continuity of mission-critical systems, and directs centralized IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, telecommunications, data centers, customer support, software management, and continuity planning. Ensures operational resilience and continuity of mission-critical systems. In coordination with data and program leadership, the incumbent ensures data governance, quality, security, and compliance, while overseeing records management, accessibility, and information lifecycle practices. The incumbent serves as principal IT advisor to HRSA leadership, represents HRSA on Departmental CIO forums, and coordinates with HHS OCIO, CAIO, OMB, GAO, and Congress. Provides executive leadership to the OIT workforce, oversees workforce planning and development, and ensures management practices, internal controls, risk management practices and fiscal stewardship across the HRSA IT portfolio.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration. 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 ECQs and TQs listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) 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 OPM'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, 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

You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSING DATE 04/30/2026 of this 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. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. 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 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.

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 note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not 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 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the SES must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE 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. SESCDP GRADUATES: Must provide 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

http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

OtherInformation

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. 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. Preferred Experience: Prior supervisory experience required; Prior experience with HHS programs preferred. Salary: Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments. Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting. BreAnna Stewart in the agency contact section. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the POC in the agency contact section. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Veteran's Preference Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES. Selective Service Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from selective service see: https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx 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.

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False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Breanna.Stewart@hhs.gov

AgencyContactPhone

(202) 969-3583

SecurityClearance

Top Secret

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness