Deputy Chief Information Officer

US Office of Personnel Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) who will serve as a principal advisor to the CIO and represent the CIO in accordance with federal mandates. The DCIO coordinates IT plans, policies, and operations across the agency and oversees day-to-day information technology management.

Candidates should be committed to improving government efficiency, dedicated to the rule of law, and prepared to meet ECQ standards.

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) required for Senior Executive Service.
• Examples of experience in government, policy, and program management trusted by leadership.
• Evidence of leadership, accountability, and results delivery at scale.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CIO and represent the CIO in accordance with federal mandates.
• Coordinate IT plans, policies, and operations across the agency.
• Provide day-to-day management of the Office of the CIO.

Skills

ECQ 1: Rule of Law

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence

ECQ 4: Leading People

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

Job description

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) serves as a principal advisor to the CIO and represents the CIO in accordance with the mandates of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996, the President's Management Agenda, and all additional information technology OMB mandates or policies. The incumbent coordinates information technology plans, policies, and operations for the Agency and provides day-to-day management of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.

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 (ECQs) 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

For more information regarding the ECQs, refer to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.