Serves as
the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the overall strategic direction
of CIGIE's IT program, including formulating and developing short and
long-range plans and technology policies that increase levels of service, as
well as staff understanding of and compliance with IT-related policies. The IT
Program Manager plans, leads, coordinates, communicates, and ensures the
success of the CIGIE's IT priorities, policies, and programs. The IT Program
Manager also provides advice to the Executive Director and CIGIE Leadership
regarding all aspects of the CIGIE's information technology functions and
operations. The IT Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director
and is responsible for IT planning, policy, acquisition, utilization and
manpower, including project selection, security/risk management, quality
management, and resource allocations. This position is at a micro-Federal
entity. As a result, this position will directly implement, or directly
oversee contractor implementation of CIGIE IT operations.
APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All US Citizens
Summary
Serves as
the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the overall strategic direction
of CIGIE's IT program, including formulating and developing short and
long-range plans and technology policies that increase levels of service, as
well as staff understanding of and compliance with IT-related policies. The IT
Program Manager plans, leads, coordinates, communicates, and ensures the
success of the CIGIE's IT priorities, policies, and programs. The IT Program
Manager also provides advice to the Executive Director and CIGIE Leadership
regarding all aspects of the CIGIE's information technology functions and
operations. The IT Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director
and is responsible for IT planning, policy, acquisition, utilization and
manpower, including project selection, security/risk management, quality
management, and resource allocations. This position is at a micro-Federal
entity. As a result, this position will directly implement, or directly
oversee contractor implementation of CIGIE IT operations.
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Plans,
develops, and implements CIGIE's IT policies and program, ensuring that the IT
infrastructure is in compliance with federal regulations and technical guidelines,
and meets operational needs of the CIGIE. Additionally, implements IT
operations, as necessary.
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Develops and
maintains IT strategic plans based on assessments of CIGIE's current and future
needs, external policy guidance, and resources. Directs short and
long-range IT planning and policy development, integrating these with the
CIGIE's planning, programming, budgeting, and management processes, IT capital
planning, investment management, and IT workforce planning and human capital
needs.
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Develops, maintains,
and facilitates the implementation of a sound and integrated information
technology architecture.
·
Researches
and evaluates all available technologies and standards to meet CIGIE
requirements. Identifies functional and security related features; finds
opportunities for new capabilities to mitigate cyberspace vulnerabilities.
·
Ensures the
rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies,
principles, and practices in the selection and delivery of IT resources and
systems that meet FISMA requirements.
·
Directs
systems operations, network services, and web services, ensuring that they are
reliable, available, and cost—effective.
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Oversees
federal and contract IT personnel, establishes and prioritizes work
assignments, sets overall IT operational goals and schedules, evaluates
performance, and provides technical advice and assistance to resolve problems
referred by the staff. Identifies developmental and training needs of
federal IT staff members.
Resume and supporting documents (see How to Apply)
Qualifications
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing
date of this announcement.
Security Clearance – (Top Secret) will be conducted.
Qualifications
Specialized
experience required of this position include: (a) Demonstrated expert
knowledge interpreting and applying laws (e.g., FISMA and the Federal
Information Security Modernization Act of 2014), regulations, executive orders,
and other policies governing information technology management systems to
achieve the mission; (b) Skill in planning, development, and implementing of
enterprise-wide strategies, strategic and tactical IT plans, service delivery,
and infrastructure modernization programs; and (c) Demonstrated specialized
experience through hands on experience within an IT, telecommunications or
network services organization providing services to the organizations internal
and external customers including performing the following: developing
requirements and marketing approaches; conducting IT, telecommunications , network
services, and web services, strategic planning and industry analysis;
analyzing, evaluating, and resolving problems and requirements in IT; reviewing
and preparing technical and pricing reports, creating contract clauses, service
level agreements, and performing vendor evaluation.
Education
Additional information
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.
Skill
in applying IT principles, concepts, methods, and practices.
2.
Skill
in implementing strategic and tactical IT plans, service delivery, and
infrastructure modernization programs.
3.
Demonstrated
specialized experience through hands on experience within an IT,
telecommunications or network services organization providing services to the
organizations internal and external customers.
Category rating procedures will be used
to rate and rank candidates. The
category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches
the competencies required for this position.
Qualified candidates will be ranked into 3 categories: Best Qualified,
Well Qualified and Qualified.
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Best Qualified – Demonstrates better overall or
key knowledge, skills or abilities for a specific position.
·
Well Qualified - Possesses
the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum
qualification requirements for the position, but does not necessarily meet the
definition of best qualified.
·
Qualified – Meets the minimum
qualifications standards, including any selective placement factors, for a
specific position.
The Category Rating Process does not
add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the
rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligible within each
category. Preference eligible who meet
the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable
service-connected disability or at least 10 percent, must be listed in the
highest quality category (except in the case scientific or professional
position at the GS-9 level or higher).
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
· Your Résumé (if you submit a personally developed résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
· Completed Assessment Questionnaire
Other Supporting Documents: (only submit if applicable to you)
· Veterans' Preference and/or VEOA documentation (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, VA letter, etc.)
If you are unable to upload supporting document(s) online, you can fax them by completing the following:
2. Fax a Cover Page with each supporting document to 1-478-757-3144 by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To complete a hard copy assessment questionnaire and submit it via fax:Do not complete the steps below if you have already applied online to the questionnaire for this position as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Council of the IG on Integrity and Efficiency
DO NOT SEND MAIL
Washington, DC 20000
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Your Résumé (if you submit a personally developed résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written format, be sure to include a detailed description of your job-related qualifications, beginning/ending dates, and hours worked per week, for each paid and non-paid position you included).
· Completed Assessment Questionnaire
Other Supporting Documents: (only submit if applicable to you)
· Veterans' Preference and/or VEOA documentation (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, VA letter, etc.)
If you are unable to upload supporting document(s) online, you can fax them by completing the following:
2. Fax a Cover Page with each supporting document to 1-478-757-3144 by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 to receive consideration.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To complete a hard copy assessment questionnaire and submit it via fax:Do not complete the steps below if you have already applied online to the questionnaire for this position as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Council of the IG on Integrity and Efficiency
DO NOT SEND MAIL
Washington, DC 20000
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
