The Executive Advisor for Enterprise Data Management (EAEDM) provides the technical expertise and guidance needed to fully develop and implement the agency response to emerging federal data policies and directives aimed at ensuring decisions are informed, and supported with, data and evidence.
Summary
The Executive Advisor for Enterprise Data Management (EAEDM) provides the technical expertise and guidance needed to fully develop and implement the agency response to emerging federal data policies and directives aimed at ensuring decisions are informed, and supported with, data and evidence.
The EAEDM will provide the technical expertise and guidance needed to fully develop and implement the agency's response to emerging federal data policies and directives aimed at ensuring decisions are informed and supported by agency-level data and evidence. The policies and directives are outlined in the following references: Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act), OMB Memorandum M-19-18 Federal Data Strategy - A Framework for Consistency, and OMB Circular No. A-130 - Managing Information as a Strategic Resource.
In addition, the EAEDM will:
Support the Associate Commissioner (AC) / Chief Data Officer (CDO) in presenting the SSA's response to the Evidence Act and federal data strategy (FDS) before Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and oversight authorities such as the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Inspector Genera (OIG). Provide technical expertise and facilitation across impacted stakeholders for execution of the action items defined in the annual FDS requirements.
Execute the five strategic goals outlined in the Enterprise Data Strategy (EDS) including but not limited to:
1. Enhance SSA programmatic policies and processes to incorporate data management processes. The incumbent will oversee the establishment of the SSA Data Governance and Stewardship Frameworks to implement oversight, lineage, and ensure accountability for enterprise data assets so that SSA matures its data strategy to meet mission needs.
2. Design and oversee the development of a business data architecture and mapping methodology for enterprise data within programmatic and analytic applications. The incumbent will promulgate SSA data standards and measure adoption.
3. Modernize and integrate a core suite of enterprise data technologies and infrastructure including an SSA Authoritative Data Gallery-providing a single portal for accessing governed SSA data and information.
4. Provide actionable business intelligence to decision makers at all levels of the agency through the integration of disparate data.
5. Develop and participate in virtual and electronic forums for data practitioners to engage with each other, enhance knowledge and information sharing across SSA domains and communities of practice, and promote a data driven culture.
Identify advanced analytic concepts, and related technologies, for future adoption and governance. Advanced analytical concepts include, but are not limited to, Machine Learning, Robotic Processing Automation (RPA), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Coordinate facets of design, development, and policies in concert with SSA partners. Identify, socialize and gain buy-in to for future adoption, and appropriate business use cases and proof of concepts to demonstrate these technologies' value propositions, as well as governance structure for effective implementation and oversight.
Develop and implement a portfolio of strategic use cases (including research and demonstration projects) for the FDS Action Plan and OMB Learning Agenda to produce insights and business intelligence.
Direct panels, lectures, or other similar programs to inform on technical matters related to the ongoing operations of research studies of data and evidence. These duties require expert knowledge of statistical support methods, including study design, sample selection, variance calculations, hypothesis testing, and deep dive data analysis.
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required
Job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results
Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
Relocation expenses will not be paid
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
Selections for Senior Level (SL) positions are subject to concurrence by SSA's Executive Resources Board and approval by the agency head.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level (GS-15 level or equivalent) which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively responsible experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) below, which includes substantial experience providing technical expertise on emerging data policies and directives. Typically, experience of this nature will be gained in a related field; in a position held for at least one year at the GS-15, comparable pay band or level above in the federal government; or comparable position with a state or local government, or private sector organization.
Applicants are required to address each of the mandatory technical qualifications (TQ) statements. Your responses must demonstrate possession of these qualifications, and be supported by your resume. Please provide thorough examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory TQ requirement. Failure to meet any of the mandatory TQs will eliminate you from further consideration.
Each narrative must not exceed 2 pages per TQ and must be addressed separately.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs):
TQ1 - Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing agency/organization-wide, advanced data and analytics practices, such as Robotic Processes Automation, Machine Learning, Application Processing Interfaces, and/or Artificial Intelligence.
TQ2 - Demonstrated experience leading the establishment, coordination, execution, and governance of a modern, enterprise data management program across a complex environment with diverse stakeholders in accordance with standard policies and directives.
TQ3 - Demonstrated experience making decisions and providing expert advice to top agency executives on advanced analytics, data management and governance, and IT issues and policies to meet agency/organization-wide operational business needs.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
*This position is a Senior Level (SL) position in the federal government. Senior Level employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS-15 level. Senior level positions involve highly specialized and complex work.*
This position is covered under the post-employment restrictions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (PL 95-521). This law also requires the selectee to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (Standard Form 278) within 30 days of appointment.
Veteran's preference applies to this SL position.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.
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. See www.sss.gov.
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.
Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of accomplishments and experience as they relate to the Technical Qualifications. This information will be obtained from the application and narrative statements. The narrative statements provide the applicant with an opportunity to relate his/her background to the specific requirements of the position. Failure to provide specific information in each of the narrative statements will result in an applicant receiving a lower rating or disqualification. A minimum qualifications screening will be conducted by the Off ice of Human Resources. Eligible applicants will then be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus as to the Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Minimally Qualified candidates.
Only the individuals in the Highly Qualified category will be referred to the Recommending Official for interview. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11820827
Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Highly Qualified Category
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.
Applications must include: (1)Resume (Maximum 10 pages) - Applicants may use any resume format of choice. At a minimum, your application must contain:
-- Job information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
-- Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone numbers, country of citizenship, reinstatement eligibility (if applicable, attach SF-50 as proof of your status), highest Federal civilian grade held
-- Education (College name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
-- Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending date (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.)
-- Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards and special accomplishments)
When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Resume" as the document type. Do not use/list a Social Security Number on this document.
(2) Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statements (Maximum of 2 pages per TQ) - When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" as the document type. You must number each TQ and upload as one singular document. Please see the Qualifications section for further instruction in developing your TQ narratives. All applicants are required to submit TQs.
(3) Current Federal Employees - Please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15)and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume
The Occupational Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)
The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 02/22/2023. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Daniel Sharfstein at daniel.sharfstein@ssa.gov.
Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
???????Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.
DCARO Front Office
6401 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
Highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applications must include: (1)Resume (Maximum 10 pages) - Applicants may use any resume format of choice. At a minimum, your application must contain:
-- Job information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
-- Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone numbers, country of citizenship, reinstatement eligibility (if applicable, attach SF-50 as proof of your status), highest Federal civilian grade held
-- Education (College name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
-- Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending date (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.)
-- Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards and special accomplishments)
When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Resume" as the document type. Do not use/list a Social Security Number on this document.
(2) Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statements (Maximum of 2 pages per TQ) - When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" as the document type. You must number each TQ and upload as one singular document. Please see the Qualifications section for further instruction in developing your TQ narratives. All applicants are required to submit TQs.
(3) Current Federal Employees - Please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:
proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15)and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
Note: If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience is subject to verification by the selecting official. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume
The Occupational Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)
The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 02/22/2023. Failure to upload any required documents will disqualify your application from consideration.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Daniel Sharfstein at daniel.sharfstein@ssa.gov.
Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.
Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.
???????Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.
DCARO Front Office
6401 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21235
US
Next steps
Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.
Highly qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. Selection interviews may be conducted with one or more of the candidates, but there is no requirement that interviews be conducted. The hiring office will contact candidates directly for interviews.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
