Deputy Associate Administrator for IM and Deputy CIO

US National Nuclear Security Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Nuclear Security Administration in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Executive Service (SES) member to lead information management initiatives, shaping IT strategy and policy for a federal enterprise. The role requires ECQs and MTQs demonstrated through a track record of managing large IT programs and guiding organizational change.

Applicants must show evidence of leading a broad IT enterprise, aligning vision with goals, budgeting, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Describe your knowledge of and demonstrated ability to effectively lead a broad and diverse information technology enterprise through modern technology management practices.
• Describe your experience developing and implementing an organizational vision with program goals and strategic planning.

Skills

IT leadership

Change management

Job description

NNSA - building careers while securing the future through engineering, science, and national security in an environment where your contributions make a difference.

The Office of the Associate Administrator for Information Management (NNSA-OCIO) handles all matters related to information management, information technology and cybersecurity for the NNSA.

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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) 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.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):

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

MTQ 1:

Describe your knowledge of and demonstrated ability to effectively lead a broad and diverse information technology (IT) enterprise through modern technology management practices, partnerships with acquisition personnel, strategy, and policy.

MTQ 2:

Describe your experience developing and implementing an organizational vision which integrates key program goals, priorities, values, and other factors of that organization. Examples should include experience implementing change in his/her organization, exercising leadership and motivating managers to incorporate vision and strategic planning into the process.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

In addition to the Mandatory 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 MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

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: Driving Efficiency

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3: Merit and Competence

Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4: Leading People

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: Achieving Results

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.