This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/519926700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The incumbent serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for NIST and as such is the principal advisor to the Director and Associate Directors of NIST on the planning, execution, evaluation, and delivery of information technology (IT) services and support consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Institute.
Learn more about this agency02/26/2019 to 03/27/2019
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional to frequent travel may be required.
Yes—Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized.
Permanent - Full-time Permanent
Full-time - SES Career Reserved
Senior Executive
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SES-2019-0007
519926700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from all qualified individuals (U.S. citizens only).
The CIO communicates the development and direction of the NIST corporate vision to managers to assure effective integration of IT functions and resources into a cohesive program designed to meet the dynamic needs of NIST and its customers and promotes innovative uses of technology and facilitates management access to needed information resources. He/she:
The CIO is responsible for NIST's compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act and CIO Act.
The CIO leads NIST's managers in effectively managing information resources by advocating cross-organizational program and process improvements, ensuring program processes are modified to take full advantage of information technology solutions, promoting standards-based information technology architecture, enabling cost-efficient and effective use of information technology resources, and communicating principles of effective systems investment.
The CIO promotes the effective and efficient design and operation of major information resources management processes, and advises the Director and Associate Directors of NIST on ways to ensure that information systems effectively provide financial and performance data. He/she serves as the chief advisor to the Director and Associate Directors to insure the integration of the strategic planning, budget formulation and program performance measurement activities to establish an information technology investment process. The CIO promotes an effective strategic and operational IT planning process and, through budget formulation, encourages and enforces viable IT strategies and operations in support of the NIST and DOC mission goals. For each major information system investment, the CIO periodically, and at key milestones, conducts project assessments to determine progress toward completion and the realization of benefits through his/her own analysis and with the advice of an Investment Technology Review Board. The CIO acts to establish, monitor and evaluate the performance of IT in support of program accomplishments, based on appropriate measures, and advises the Director and Associate Directors of NIST on whether an information technology program should be continued, modified or terminated.
The CIO oversees a comprehensive IT computer security program to ensure integrity of information and IT assets in accordance with Department and legislative mandates on computer/IT security. He/she provides oversight to assure that information and records are properly managed, i.e., that information is collected only as needed, is protected from those who would destroy or abuse it, is readily accessible to those who need it, and is quickly disseminated to those who plan to use it or contribute to it. The CIO promotes the use of innovative technologies to conduct these information programs.
In addition, the CIO works with other strategic leaders throughout government to challenge conventional approaches and develop new methods and systems for delivering mission benefits. The incumbent ensures that information technology is acquired and information resources are managed in a manner that implements the policies and procedures of NIST and the priorities established by the Department of Commerce. The CIO is a member of the NIST Senior Management Board and serves as a technical resource to DOC.
The CIO must maintain eligibility for a security clearance as this position is designated Special Sensitive.
Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must meet the basic education requirements to be eligible for consideration for this position.
To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must possess all of the mandatory executive core and professional/technical qualifications for this position.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the ECQs and PTQs.
You must show in your resume that you possess the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and the Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs you managed, and your accomplishments, including the results of your actions. An individual’s total experience must demonstrate possession of the ECQs and PTQs to perform the duties of this position.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - Leading Change: 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision.
ECQ 2 - Leading People: 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 conflict. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiating.
Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning and Public Service Motivation.
Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs):
PTQ 1. Demonstrated success in managing enterprise-wide information technology (IT) systems for a complex organization, to include: IT investment management, network design and development, IT application development, network and systems operation, and information system security and assurance.
PTQ 2. Demonstrated knowledge of key technical issues in IT and experience promoting IT system solutions to lead organizational changes throughout the enterprise to leverage state-of-the-art advances in information technology.
PTQ 3. Demonstrated experience providing authoritative direction and leadership for a multi-faceted IT services organization within a technical or research environment with varied customers, clients, and stakeholders; and, experience managing projects and programs to accomplish enterprise architecture goals/objectives.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Applications should be submitted on-line through usajobs.gov.
Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and PTQs.
Mobility: Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Please see http://www.sss.gov for more information.
Relocation expenses: Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized.
Background investigation: This position requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish security eligibility.
Financial Disclosure: This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act, which requires comprehensive financial disclosures from employees. The appointee will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) within 30 days of their appointment, annually thereafter and upon termination of Federal Government employment.
Qualifications approval and probationary period: Persons newly selected for career appointments within the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Drug Testing: Applicants selected for employment in this position may be subject to designated and/or random drug urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs.
Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
Travel: Occasional to frequent travel may be required.
Social Security Number: You will be required to enter your full social security number (SSN) to initially access and create an account at the www.usajobs.gov website. However, only the last four (4) digits will appear in your resume. Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package.
Privacy Act notice (PL93-579) - The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
False Statements: If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or, you may be subject to fine, imprisonment or other disciplinary action.
Signature: Before you are hired, you may be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
NIST is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about NIST, visit NIST's channel on youtube.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of Senior Executives to determine the degree to which they possess the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs).
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.
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All applicants must submit an application via www.usajobs.gov.
You must submit a resume. Your resume showing relevant experience, should clearly document your leadership experience and reflect evidence of meeting the ECQs and PTQs. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED FIVE PAGES. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be considered.
Current federal employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current tenure, position title, series and grade level.
You will be directed to FAX or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the FAX option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided at www.usajobs.gov. Failure to provide required documentation may result in lost consideration.
NOTE: Once a document has been uploaded or faxed to a particular category (i.e., transcript), you cannot refax or upload additional documents to the same category (i.e., transcript) without overriding the original documents. In this case, please submit the additional documents to the "other" category. Also note that if you wish to add documents after you have already applied to this vacancy, you must upload or fax the new documents and then reapply to the vacancy so that the new documents can be attached to your application.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
All applicants must use the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) website to apply for this position: www.usajobs.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for this position. Only applications submitted via www.usajobs.gov will be considered for this position. All applications and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to be considered for this position. Please allow adequate time to complete your application. Current federal employees are encouraged, but not required, to submit a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current tenure, position title, series and grade level. You will be directed to FAX or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the FAX option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided at www.usajobs.gov. Failure to provide required documentation may result in lost consideration. A complete application package consists of a resume (created during the registration process at www.usajobs.gov), and the required supporting documentation.
The application process used to recruit for this position requires submitting a RESUME ONLY. Although there is no requirement to address each of the ECQs or PTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume. You must upload or create your resume using the Resume Builder in USAJOBS.
Your resume must include the following: your full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers; paid and unpaid work experience, and for each job you should list the title, salary, major duties and accomplishments and supervisor's name and contact information; education, including the name(s) of all schools attended and dates of attendance; provide training courses, special skills you possess and any honors/awards that are applicable to the position.
Applications that are not complete will not be considered for this position and you will not be contacted to provide any missing information.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, union membership, or other non-qualifying physical or mental handicaps. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Problems Completing Your Application: If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by email at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at (866) 656-6831. The help desk is available Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and then a panel of Senior Executive Service members will review eligible applications to determine the degree to which an applicant possesses the required Executive Core and Professional/Technical qualifications. Applicants may check the status of their application at any time after the announcement closes by accessing their account on www.usajobs.gov, and entering their user ID and password and selecting "Application Status". Your application status will be updated as changes occur. If you have questions, please contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/519926700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within Commerce. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
This position is perfect for you if you are ready for a challenge and are committed to making significant improvements in the operations of one of the world's premier research and science organizations. NIST is located on a beautiful campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.