Are you interested in serving as the U.S. Government Accountability Office's first Chief Data Officer? Are you interested in leading the development and implementation of GAO's data management and data governance strategies, programs, and policies? If yes, we are looking for you!
Summary
Are you interested in serving as the U.S. Government Accountability Office's first Chief Data Officer? Are you interested in leading the development and implementation of GAO's data management and data governance strategies, programs, and policies? If yes, we are looking for you!
Designs and implements enterprise-wide data management, governance, and compliance strategies and frameworks to manage GAO's data assets.
Develops data governance processes and systems to adapt, implement, and execute, the agency's data management strategy.
Develops enterprise-wide policies and processes to standardize the collection, hosting, storage,use and deletion of data assets.
Advises and develops polices and processes to ensure data assets are managed in accordance with relevant laws, industry standards, emerging best practices, and agency requirements.
Leads an agency-wide council that provides executive sponsorship and oversight of policies, standards, and programs related to data governance and compliance.
Advises senior executives on how data management can be used to drive digital innovation,reduce costs, and increase value to the agency.
Leads data governance and administrative support professionals that develop and implement processes and products to implement the data management and governance strategies.
Procures or adapts the technical tools and product infrastructure to ensure data management is cost-effective and value-added.
You must be registered with the Selective Service, as applicable.
You will serve at the Comptroller General's pleasure.
You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance depending on the engagements, projects, and initiatives you are assigned to.
This position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
Qualifications
You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If you are a federal employee, the level of experience we are looking for is typically gained in a GS-14, GS-15, or equivalent-level position.
Technical qualifications
The technical qualifications describe the necessary professional and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
The technical qualifications for this position are:
Experience working with an organization's leadership and senior executives to create a data governance or management strategy.
Experience conducting a data maturity assessment to determine gaps in an organization's data governance or management processes.
Experience selecting and implementing security and privacy controls to protect federal information systems.
Experience establishing data architecture guidance to ensure that data systems have consistent metadata.
Experience participating in an enterprise-wide data governance body consisting of business and technical stakeholders to: 1) identify the scope of the data that needs to be managed; 2) prioritize key data-related issues; 3) establish needed policies; and 4) implement processes and solutions to address requirements.
Education
This position does not have education requirements.
Additional information
Additional selections: multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Reasonable accommodation: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov.
Equal employment opportunity: The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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.
Basis for rating:
The experience listed in your resume and whether your experience and skills match what we're looking for.
Answers to the online job questionnaire
Interview
Type of rating
Top group: Individuals show expert and/or advanced proficiency in the technical qualifications (TQs).
Middle group: Individuals who did not make it into the top group but either have expert or advanced proficiency in the TQs.
Bottom group: Individuals whose grasp of TQs is limited or not evident.
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 submit the required documents by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
All applicants must submit:
Resume
Emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions.
Your resume must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the executive core qualifications.
Include start and end dates for each position (e.g., month and year; month, day, and year).
Online assessment
You will complete this by following the directions in the How to Apply section.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents 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, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact at to obtain an alternative application.
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
Confirmation that we received your application
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
Conduct minimum qualifications screening
After the announcement closes, we will review your application package to determine if you are eligible, have the technical qualifications, and provided the required documents.
Rate applications
If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will rate the breadth and depth of your executive qualifications.
If you are rated high enough you may be referred for an interview.
Conduct structured interviews
If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will interview you and assess you using job-related questions.
The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official on who to select for the position.
Conduct reference checks
We may contact your references.
Make a tentative job offer
If you're selected, we will make you a tentative job offer and begin negotiating your salary.
Conduct a background investigation
If you're not a current GAO employee, we will ask you to complete security forms to begin your background investigation. We use the background investigation to determine if you're suitable for federal employment.
Make a final job offer
If your background investigation is approved, HCO work with you and your future supervisor to set an onboarding date.
After your onboarding date is approved, you will get your final job offer.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must submit the required documents by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
All applicants must submit:
Resume
Emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions.
Your resume must show evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability and directly related to the executive core qualifications.
Include start and end dates for each position (e.g., month and year; month, day, and year).
Online assessment
You will complete this by following the directions in the How to Apply section.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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 résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents 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, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Capital Office. Please contact at to obtain an alternative application.
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
Confirmation that we received your application
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
Conduct minimum qualifications screening
After the announcement closes, we will review your application package to determine if you are eligible, have the technical qualifications, and provided the required documents.
Rate applications
If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will rate the breadth and depth of your executive qualifications.
If you are rated high enough you may be referred for an interview.
Conduct structured interviews
If you reach this phase, a panel of executives will interview you and assess you using job-related questions.
The panel will make a recommendation to the selecting official on who to select for the position.
Conduct reference checks
We may contact your references.
Make a tentative job offer
If you're selected, we will make you a tentative job offer and begin negotiating your salary.
Conduct a background investigation
If you're not a current GAO employee, we will ask you to complete security forms to begin your background investigation. We use the background investigation to determine if you're suitable for federal employment.
Make a final job offer
If your background investigation is approved, HCO work with you and your future supervisor to set an onboarding date.
After your onboarding date is approved, you will get your final job offer.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
