The mission of GSA is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the federal government.
GSA’s four strategic goals:
1) Save taxpayer money through better management of Federal real estate. 2) Establish GSA as the premier provider of efficient and effective acquisition solutions across the Federal Government. 3) Improve the way Federal agencies buy, build, and use technology. 4) Design and deliver expanded shared services within GSA and across the Federal Government to improve performance and save taxpayer money.
GSA is the government landlord, creating a 21st century workplace across government to drive down costs and increase productivity. We’re also the premier source for equipment, supplies, telecommunications, and integrated information technology to federal agencies. GSA has an annual contract volume of over $60 billion, manages over 200,000 fleet vehicles, assists tens of thousands of federal travelers through GSA’s electronic travel system, and serves as the focal point for data, information services offered by the federal government to its citizens. About 12,000 employees provide valuable support to other federal agencies and the general public.
OFFICE AND LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY
Office of GSA IT
Washington, DC
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional travel may be required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
All application materials must be received by the closing date.
Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the SES.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)
Summary
The mission of GSA is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the federal government.
GSA’s four strategic goals:
1) Save taxpayer money through better management of Federal real estate. 2) Establish GSA as the premier provider of efficient and effective acquisition solutions across the Federal Government. 3) Improve the way Federal agencies buy, build, and use technology. 4) Design and deliver expanded shared services within GSA and across the Federal Government to improve performance and save taxpayer money.
GSA is the government landlord, creating a 21st century workplace across government to drive down costs and increase productivity. We’re also the premier source for equipment, supplies, telecommunications, and integrated information technology to federal agencies. GSA has an annual contract volume of over $60 billion, manages over 200,000 fleet vehicles, assists tens of thousands of federal travelers through GSA’s electronic travel system, and serves as the focal point for data, information services offered by the federal government to its citizens. About 12,000 employees provide valuable support to other federal agencies and the general public.
OFFICE AND LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY
Office of GSA IT
Washington, DC
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional travel may be required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No
KEY REQUIREMENTS
All application materials must be received by the closing date.
Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the SES.
Are you ready to be a part of the finest IT organization in the federal government? The General Services Administration’s (GSA) IT organization strives to be a technology leader in agility, mobility, efficiency, and productivity. GSA IT provides our agency with business solutions that enable the agency to deliver services across the federal government. We were the first agency to have the internet on every desktop and to move our email to the Cloud, but we don’t want to stop there!
The Deputy Chief Information Officer is responsible for assisting the GSA Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the leadership of all GSA information technology (IT) responsibilities and authorities. The position is located in the Office of GSA IT and reports directly to GSA's CIO. Provides advice and assistance to the CIO, GSA Administrator and other Heads of Services (i.e., Public Buildings Service and Federal Acquisition Service) and Staff Offices on critical technology issues.
The Deputy CIO leads a key portfolio of activities including but not limited to Overall Enterprise Wide IT Strategy, Enterprise Data Management Strategy, and solutions architecture and digital services functions.
The Deputy CIO leads a key portfolio of activities through subordinate supervisors, including Associate CIO's at the SES and SL levels, who report directly to the Deputy, representing up to 250 , or nearly 50% of the GSA IT organization.
Provides leadership in problem analysis and problem solving in a technical environment to assess impact of current and emerging infrastructure technologies and analyze application of technology. Interfaces with executives and customers within GSA's business lines.
Serves as an advisor to the CIO, Administrator and other senior GSA officials on all technology issues, operations support, technology innovation and strategic planning. Represents the CIO in government-wide groups, external activities, and may represent the CIO at the Federal CIO Council. Stays abreast of the laws, executive orders, and other national policies governing information management, including , FITARA, E-Government Act and security related legislation. Maintains liaison with senior GSA officials, other agencies, and the private sector to keep abreast of new technology and developments in the IT industry, and exchanges this information with the GSA leadership, managers and end-users to foster the effective and timely use of technological improvements to enhance the mission performance of GSA. Oversees and directs other IT operational units in the Office of GSA IT as directed.
Resume must not exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter
Application must be received by the closing date of the announcement
Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Apply online (See How to Apply section)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is a critical-sensitive national security position and appointment requires that you undergo a single scope background investigation and that the GSA security office grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification document confirming their selective service status.
Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Your resume must show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) listed below but must not address the ECQ’s through separate narrative responses.
You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC’s) listed below. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the MTC's. Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental statement.
Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY (MTC):
1) Demonstrated experience in leading complex, enterprise-level IT projects and programs. This includes direct experience in executive program management to create, integrate, and lead significant enterprise-wide technology initiatives, including modernization efforts. 2) Demonstrated experience in leading the daily operations of a large, complex IT organization (commercial or government), including leading the development of IT Strategic planning and experience providing comprehensive, authoritative advice and recommendations to top management officials on all aspects of IT operations. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience managing large scale change related to consolidations, business system transformation, or modernization efforts. This includes experience overseeing budget planning and execution activities for an enterprise portfolio of information technology and business technology investments.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.
TELEWORK: GSA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and keep talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework by Federal employees also reduces energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and traffic congestion. At the discretion of the supervisor, this position may be designated as telework eligible.
NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: Current SES members whose salary equal or exceed the maximum advertised salary for this vacancy ($177,120), will not lose pay if appointed to 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.
An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview, other assessments and a reference check and may be required to provide a writing sample, work plan or other written product. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive QRB certification before you can be appointed to 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.
Please review the following information to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
ALL APPLICANTS:You must submit a resume (not to exceed 5 pages, including optional cover letter) which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards, indicating possession of the Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement, but your resume must not address the ECQ’s through separate narrative responses. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the paragraph below. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. PLEASE DO NOT submit the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) in lieu of a resume. PLEASE DO NOT submit separate narrative responses to address the Executive Core Qualifications.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses the SES Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) stated in this announcement. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than one page for each Mandatory Competency.INFORMATION BEYOND ONE PAGE FOR EACH MTC WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
SES NON-COMPETITVE APPLICANTS: Proof of SES non-competitive eligibility is required.
Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee,
(b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or
(c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
(2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) through the SES CDP. These documents may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application package as noted above. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE NON-COMPETITVE CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT PROOF OF NON-COMPETITVE ELIGIBILITY.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
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.
GSA is only accepting online resumes for this position. Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For a successful submission of your resume application, please be sure to follow each step thoroughly.
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. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter), should show possession of the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competency (MTC) listed in this announcement in which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the "Required Documents" section below.
Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information.
Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are your Mandatory Technical Competency Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility (if applicable), and proof of current Civil Service employment status (if applicable). Review the “Required Documents” section (below) for further information on the SES Mandatory Technical Competency Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility, and proof of current Civil Service employment status. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): (a) Upload, (b) USAJOBS, or (c) FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
Click the "FINISH' button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. You can save a copy of your submission by selecting the 'Save PDF' button. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application package.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package can be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for the position.
GSA, Office of GSA IT
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number (18110017) in the subject area of your email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the following information to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
ALL APPLICANTS:You must submit a resume (not to exceed 5 pages, including optional cover letter) which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards, indicating possession of the Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement, but your resume must not address the ECQ’s through separate narrative responses. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the paragraph below. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. PLEASE DO NOT submit the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) in lieu of a resume. PLEASE DO NOT submit separate narrative responses to address the Executive Core Qualifications.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses the SES Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) stated in this announcement. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than one page for each Mandatory Competency.INFORMATION BEYOND ONE PAGE FOR EACH MTC WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.
SES NON-COMPETITVE APPLICANTS: Proof of SES non-competitive eligibility is required.
Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee,
(b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or
(c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
(2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) through the SES CDP. These documents may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application package as noted above. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE NON-COMPETITVE CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT PROOF OF NON-COMPETITVE ELIGIBILITY.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
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.
GSA is only accepting online resumes for this position. Your complete application package must be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy. A description of the online process is provided below. For a successful submission of your resume application, please be sure to follow each step thoroughly.
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. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter), should show possession of the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competency (MTC) listed in this announcement in which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the "Required Documents" section below.
Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information.
Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are your Mandatory Technical Competency Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility (if applicable), and proof of current Civil Service employment status (if applicable). Review the “Required Documents” section (below) for further information on the SES Mandatory Technical Competency Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility, and proof of current Civil Service employment status. You may choose one of the following options to submit your document(s): (a) Upload, (b) USAJOBS, or (c) FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
Click the "FINISH' button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. You can save a copy of your submission by selecting the 'Save PDF' button. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE 'FINISH' BUTTON to complete and submit your application package.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package can be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for the position.
GSA, Office of GSA IT
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number (18110017) in the subject area of your email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
