Associate Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure, Cloud and Operations

Office of the Secretary of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Infrastructure, Clouds and Operations at Office of the Secretary of Transportation leads the department's IT infrastructure and operations strategy, guiding cloud and on-premise environments to ensure resilient, scalable services that support mission-critical programs.

This SES-level role requires demonstrated ECQs and TQs, with a focus on large-scale transformation, secure provisioning, governance, and delivering results aligned with the

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience leading large-scale IT infrastructure modernization initiatives with DevOps and automation.
• Experience providing secure, automated infrastructure provisioning for Digital Factory teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of IT infrastructure and operations strategies across the DOT.
• Oversee planning, management, and execution of IT infrastructure cloud and operations programs.
• Ensure alignment with DOT's mission, goals, and objectives.

Skills

IT infra modernization

DevOps automation

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

The Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Infrastructure, Clouds and Operations is a key member of the DOT's Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) leadership team, responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Department's IT infrastructure and operations strategies; overseeing the planning, management, and execution of IT infrastructure cloud, and operations programs across the Department, ensuring alignment with DOT's mission, goals, and objectives.

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.

Technical Qualifications (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

1. TQ 1. Demonstrates executive-level experience successfully leading and executing large-scale IT infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives and leveraging DevOps principles and automation tools to drive operational efficiency, accelerate service delivery, and manage infrastructure at scale.
2. TQ 2. Demonstrates executive-level experience providing Digital Factory Application Teams with self-service, secure, and fully automated infrastructure provisioning mechanisms that accelerate the time-to-market and scale to align with mission needs.

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 demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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)