The purpose of the position is for the incumbent to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and provide advice and guidance to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS), CA with respect to all technology and resources.
Summary
The purpose of the position is for the incumbent to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and provide advice and guidance to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS), CA with respect to all technology and resources.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) identifies the key issues surrounding the collection, use, and dissemination of programmatic and administrative information by organizations throughout the Agency, and the key issues surrounding the acquisition and use of information processing resources by all components of the Agency.
The CIO provides leadership and oversight of the Agency's Information Systems Security and oversees the planning, coordination and development of Agency and Departmental policies.
The CIO is the Agency's representative to the Department's CIO Council and interacts with senior officials in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with other members of Presidential Councils, Commissions, and advisory groups, and with Congressional staff to help shape National policy relating to the management and use of information and information processing resources.
The CIO is the Chairman of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Information Investment Review Board (ITIRB) and represents the Agency to a broad variety of individuals and Groups: to the Heads of OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs and other senior HHS officials; to the HHS CIO and other CIO officials throughout the Department; to Departmental officials engaged in the use and/or processing of information; to members of Congress and their staff to the media; to interagency working groups; to corporate executives and others in the private sector; and to professional organizations.
This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain AND maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointment
This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPM
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
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.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
Qualifications
Open to all groups of qualified individuals from the public. Current employees within the Federal civil service. Career SES and SES reinstatement eligibles. SESCDP graduates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that indicates senior-level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and job-specific Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed below. The ECQs assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. Typically, applicants gain this type of experience in positions at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. If you fail to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors, you will be excluded from further consideration.
All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain one or two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. Your narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions. Do not write "Refer to Resume" to describe your experiences. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to see the resume are rated incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
The ECQ narrative must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font.
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.
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.
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.
Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
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.
Fundamental Competencies:
The fundamental competencies are the attributes that serve as the foundation for each of the ECQs: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
For detailed guidance on developing ECQs, you are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp
The MTQ narrative must not exceed 2 pages for each MTQ typed in 12-point font.
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Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional information
Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.
Probationary Period:
An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one-year probationary period.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting Adrienne Anderson.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: Adrienne Anderson. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
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.
You will be evaluated based on your experience and your responses to the ECQs and MTQs. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your narratives and responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions.
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.
Proof of Noncompetitive Eligibility* instead of an ECQ narrative, if applicable. Acceptable proof is an SF-50 showing career SES status, proof of ECQ certification from OPM's Qualifications Review Board, or a graduate certificate from an OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program (CDP).
SF-50 showing your current civil service status if the Area of Consideration is limited to "all groups of individuals within the civil service."
Transcripts, if applicable
Noncompetitive Consideration: You are considered a noncompetitive applicant if you are a current career SES, a graduate of an OPM-certified CDP, or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered noncompetitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
*Noncompetitive applicants are not required to submit ECQ narratives, but you must clearly state your noncompetitive status in your resume and submit written narrative response to the MTQ(s). You must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility (see number 5 under Required Documents).
If you fail to submit any required documents listed above, your application will be deemed incomplete and eliminated from consideration.
Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSINGDATE of this announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact .
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information 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 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.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Proof of Noncompetitive Eligibility* instead of an ECQ narrative, if applicable. Acceptable proof is an SF-50 showing career SES status, proof of ECQ certification from OPM's Qualifications Review Board, or a graduate certificate from an OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program (CDP).
SF-50 showing your current civil service status if the Area of Consideration is limited to "all groups of individuals within the civil service."
Transcripts, if applicable
Noncompetitive Consideration: You are considered a noncompetitive applicant if you are a current career SES, a graduate of an OPM-certified CDP, or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered noncompetitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
*Noncompetitive applicants are not required to submit ECQ narratives, but you must clearly state your noncompetitive status in your resume and submit written narrative response to the MTQ(s). You must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility (see number 5 under Required Documents).
If you fail to submit any required documents listed above, your application will be deemed incomplete and eliminated from consideration.
Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSINGDATE of this announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact .
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and then select More Information 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 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.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file. If you are unable to upload any of the required supporting documents, you may fax them to 1-478-757-3144. Please include a cover sheet clearly indicating the announcement for which you are applying.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
