Executive Director, Chief Information Security Officer (XD, CISO)

US-Dhs-Headquarter; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) seeks a Senior Executive Service candidate with ECQ and TQ credentials. The role emphasizes IT security planning, enterprise delivery, and leadership across federal IT programs to support the agency’s mission and information environment.

Candidates must demonstrate executive competencies, alignment to rule of law, and the ability to drive efficiency and results while leading people and managing complex

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in all work products.
• Customer service skills to assess needs and provide information or assistance.
• Strong oral communication for clear presentations and effective listening.
• Proven ability to identify problems, assess information, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO). The DHS OCIO is responsible for all matters relating to information and DHS information environment including customer experience, network operations, information systems, information assurance, defensive cybersecurity, and communications.

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.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements, and must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements for this position.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). A sample 2-pages resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16 - 17) Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

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

TQ 1

Demonstrated expertise in IT security planning, development, and management of enterprise application delivery and IT services, including end-to-end security requirements management for enterprise IT services. Possesses expert-level knowledge of applicable directives, security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure that application delivery and quality assurance programs align with agency mission requirements across multiple departments.

TQ 2

Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of IT security concepts, theories, practices, and standards. Serves as a foremost authority in security architectural planning and provides senior-level guidance to agency leadership.

TQ 3

Demonstrated expertise in security architectural planning and provides guidance to peers at Headquarters and subordinate agencies. Advises on a broad range of situations and issues involving the application or adaptation of new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, and practices.

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:

• 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.

Detailed information on each ECQs, the underlying and fundamental competencies, and information regarding the Structured Interview QRB (SIQRB) Process are available in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.

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.

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Current or Former Political Appointee: 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 DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.