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The job will close at 11:59p.m. EST on the date the 100th application is received which may be sooner than the closing date.
The salary range reflects Washington, D.C. locality pay. Upon selection, the salary will be adjusted for the specific duty location.
02/01/2023 to 02/10/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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HHS-OIG-MP-23-11811599
703610600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointment authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Architecture and Transformation Division.
Assists the Chief Enterprise Architect as a deputy director in the formulation, development and administration IT strategic objectives, portfolios, and architecture roadmaps to meet organizational needs for personnel, funding, systems, equipment, and facilities. The incumbent provides leadership and support in achieving the IT transformational goals, CPIC, architectures, IT acquisition decision-making, and integration of information management principles into the Agency's overall goals.
The incumbent is an enterprise architecture expert and uses broad IT knowledge to ensure that all areas are performing as required. The incumbent is responsible for oversight and control of the activities within the ATD and for coordinating enterprise architecture planning across other OIG and OMP divisions and components.
Consults with OIG Components and OMP leaders to identify strategic improvement opportunities for more effectively and efficiently achieving the OIG mission and developing a plan for implementing these opportunities through people, processes, technology, and new investment. The incumbent incorporates these strategic requirements into the OIG enterprise architecture roadmaps and coordinates implementation of the roadmap with OIG IT, data, financial, acquisition, and human resources leadership.
Manages, develops, and implements enterprise architecture policies, processes, and procedures. Supports the implementation and management of Key Performance Indicators for IT functions.
Develops and allocates appropriately skilled teams to support enterprise architecture, IT Governance, and IT modernization initiatives. Leads the adoption of leading practices in IT such as cloud computing, DevOps, agile development, and open-source software. Supporting the implementation of appropriate cybersecurity controls across the OIG enterprise architecture.
Provides technical and functional expertise and analysis on matters relating to IT project that cross many areas including but not limited to business capabilities, processes, IT requirements definition, evaluation of IT investments, budget, technology, and systems.
Leads the creation of EA models and roadmaps that reflect the organizational strategies and goals. Collaborates with relevant business and information technology representatives to Review new and existing program/project architecture for compliance with EA and plans and mitigate the gaps between the current and future state. Provides recommendations to improve alignment with the enterprise architecture.
Leads and directs the analysis, evaluation, and development of enterprise long-term strategic and operating plans to ensure that EA objectives are consistent with the enterprise's long-term business objectives.
The incumbent provides technical advice and assistance in reporting OIG information systems to ensure that OIG complies with the requirements of Federal regulatory agencies.
This individual: (i) leads various research and analytical assignments and special projects related to portfolio management, and special NEF/Wedge budget requests; and (ii) prepares IT financial information for budget justifications.
Supports the development and implementation of ATD's annual operating plan and associated budget requirements in alignment with strategic planning activities. Ensures compliance with required federal government laws, policies, and strategies related to IT.
The incumbent participates with HHS, OIG and IT Senior Staff in coordinating, planning, and reporting information systems. Analyzes business processes to improve or use automated tools, systems and technology to provide accurate and timely responses to business requests; and/or assess records and information practices to ensure they support the principles of transparency and information sharing throughout the organization, Agency
and Government.
As needed, the incumbent assists in managing and executing a flexible, responsive program of contract support to ensure that the range of information technology specialists and the number of contract personnel required to augment division resources is available to meet division work plans and schedules. In addition, assists in the oversight of the development and statements of work; coordinates the competitive award of contract tasks with
designated contracting offices, and identifies and employs interagency contract vehicles were available and cost-effective.
Performs other related duties.
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to provide a narrative response to the KSA's.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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.
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 assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/10/2023 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
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Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist can be reached at (855) 291-2284. Someone is available to answer phone calls and emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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