The incumbent serves as the Glenn Research Center Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for implementing and reinforcing the information technology (IT) and data management policies and procedures established by the Agency CIO and provides IT leadership in understanding customer and stakeholder requirements at the Center.
This is a Limited Term SES position and the initial appointment for this position will be for two years.
This announcement has been modified to extend the closing date.
Summary
The incumbent serves as the Glenn Research Center Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for implementing and reinforcing the information technology (IT) and data management policies and procedures established by the Agency CIO and provides IT leadership in understanding customer and stakeholder requirements at the Center.
This is a Limited Term SES position and the initial appointment for this position will be for two years.
This announcement has been modified to extend the closing date.
Yes—NASA may consider reimbursement of relocation expenses based on Agency discretion and/or organizational needs; relocation expense reimbursement is not guaranteed.
This position reports to the Agency Chief Information Officer (CIO) and serves as a member of the Agency CIO IT Leadership and is accountable to the Center Director for IT operations at the the Center. The Chief Information Officer for Glenn Research Center:
- Coordinates and manages Center-wide IT requirements and architecture development and ensures the cybersecurity of Center systems to protect NASA data and to ensure compliance with Agency policies and directives.
- Provides strategic leadership for developing and fostering partnerships and alignment with Programs, Missions, and organizations at the Center to ensure requirements for IT and information systems are met. Fosters collaborative and constructive engagement between OCIO and Center customers.
- Strategically partners with the OCIO Agency level functional offices and Service Lines in developing strategies and services that ensure execution of the NASA mission and partners with the service lines to ensure effective service delivery at the Center.
- Serves as a member of the Agency CIO Council/Board and is responsible for integrating, verifying, and communicating the Center's requirements, issues, and concerns on Agency-wide matters under Board consideration.
- Responsible for implementing, integrating, and sustaining Agency-wide projects and systems and ensures the delivery of Agency services in accordance with approved Program Plans, Service Level Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, and other controlling documents.
- Manages a broad spectrum of information systems and services to support Center programmatic, engineering, scientific, and administrative functions.
- Represents and speaks on behalf of the Center Director regarding IT and information planning, policy development, and implementation, and issues and ensures problem resolution in assigned areas of responsibility.
- As requested, represents the Center in assigned areas of responsibility to NASA Headquarters, Agency programs, and other Centers; local, state, Federal, and international government entities; and private industry, academia, the public, and the media.
- Ensures effective communications and implementation of relevant policies, decisions, and positions both externally and internally and that issues relating to, or impact the Center, its mission, and its capabilities are considered and acted upon.
- Exercises authority in organization planning, budgeting, workforce management, support systems, resources and technologies that produces benefit to OCIO and its customers.
- Serves and participates as a member of the Center executive leadership team (matrixed), providing advice and input to the Center Director and other center leadership, as well as leaders of peer mission support and programmatic organizations regarding operations of the Center, workforce impacts, development of Center strategies, future of work, investment/divestment opportunities, and other aspects.
- Is responsible for ensuring that the Center's investments in IT are in alignment with the Agency's Information Resources Management Strategic Plan and that the Center complies with the NASA Capital Planning and Investment Control process in establishing the Center IT Investment Portfolio.
- Is also responsible for implementing effective cybersecurity across the Center in alignment with the NASA cybersecurity program and in partnership with Center and mission stakeholders in accordance with Federal and Agency guidance, including compliance with NASA Procedural Requirements.
The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position. Applicants with an active secret or higher security clearance are preferred.
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.
Qualifications
This is an SES resume-based application, you must clearly articulate and describe within your ten (10) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.
IMPORTANT: Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Your Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) should be addresses separately, MTQ responses must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Please include your full name on all documents submitted.
Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs. Only your resume and MTQ documents will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.
ECQ 1 - Leading Change: 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.
ECQ 2 - Leading People: 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.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: 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.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: 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.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
MTQ 1- Demonstrated success in leading a large information technology services organization in the delivery of a broad array of products and services to customers in an efficient way including success in collaborating with executive level leaders and customers in the development, implementation, and execution of cohesive IT strategic and tactical plans, including performance and accountability, for a large organization.
MTQ 2- Knowledge of and experience in the implementation of relevant laws (e.g. Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), etc.), executive orders, and policies governing information technology, cybersecurity, and management.
Education
No Educational Requirement.
Additional information
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. We will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
Due to COVID-19, NASA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
If the selectee is a current NASA employee with placement rights, the employee will receive a limited term SES appointment and serves for a period of two years. Upon conclusion of the limited term appointment, the selectee will then return to an appropriate position at a grade level no lower than the grade previously held.
If the selectee is not a current NASA employee, the selectee will be placed on an SES limited term appointment for a period of two years. Upon conclusion of the appointment, the appointment will conclude.
This appointment requires Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approval if the selectee is not currently serving under a career or career-conditional appointment outside the SES (or an appointment of equivalent tenure).
This appointment may be terminated or extend at any time.
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.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position will be filled using resume-based hiring method. We will review your resume and MTQ narrative responses to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume and MTQs may go through a preliminary review. Candidates will be further evaluated by an Executive Resources Panel (ERP) and will be placed in one of the following categories: Not Qualified, Qualified, or Highly-qualified Candidates may receive an interview and/or be asked to provide a list of references. The ERP will make a recommendation to the appropriate approving authority.
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.
You must provide a complete application package. If you do not provide all required information, you will not be considered for this position. Only provide the following:
1. Resume demonstrating the ECQs showing relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Please limit your resume to 10 pages. If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative responses. Limit your response to 1 page per MTQ. If more than 1 page per MTQ is submitted, only the first pages for each MTQ will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to include with your application package. Your resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
US
Next steps
Although you may or may not be contacted during the selection process, we will always advise you about the outcome of the announcement. If you have questions, please feel free to contact NASA Executive Staffing at Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete application package. If you do not provide all required information, you will not be considered for this position. Only provide the following:
1. Resume demonstrating the ECQs showing relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Please limit your resume to 10 pages. If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative responses. Limit your response to 1 page per MTQ. If more than 1 page per MTQ is submitted, only the first pages for each MTQ will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to include with your application package. Your resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
US
Next steps
Although you may or may not be contacted during the selection process, we will always advise you about the outcome of the announcement. If you have questions, please feel free to contact NASA Executive Staffing at Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
