The NIH Office of the Director (OD) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of NIH Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
Summary
The NIH Office of the Director (OD) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of NIH Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This is a career Federal position in the Senior Executive Service (SES). See "Duties" section for a list of the major responsibilities.
Applications will be accepted from all qualified applicants. Current SES employees, individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must apply to be considered for this position.
Advises/assists the NIH Director/other senior leaders to ensure IT/info security/info resources are managed to achieve NIH's priorities and are well planned/managed/appropriately secure/in compliance with legislation/Federal policies/guidelines.
Provides executive leadership and management direction for the strategic leadership and oversight on all matters related to NIH IT.
Develops strategic and tactical plans to implement high priority trans-NIH capabilities and approaches.
Oversees and designates a senior information security official to serve as the NIH Chief Information Security Officer.
Ensures development/implementation/maturation of a NIH-wide information security program consistent with Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requirements, HHS/government-wide mandates, and federal/industry best practices.
Manages NIH IT resources/investments through development/implementation/oversight of NIH IT policy and guidance; interpretation/implementation of laws/regulations/HHS/Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other Federal mandates.
Develops/oversees IT capital planning and investment control activities; coordinates/prepares IT budget and review documents, and other related activities to promote best practices in information and IT management across NIH.
Represents/reports on NIH IT and information management matters to the HHS CIO, OMB, Congress, and other interested stakeholders.
Leads NIH activities to address requirements established under the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act of 2015 (FITARA) and retain appropriate IT related delegations of authority from the HHS CIO.
Establishes and executes annual and multi-year IT planning, programming, and budgeting processes.
Chairs or serves on NIH IT investment or governance boards to assure IT is efficiently planned/managed; Implements governance frameworks/processes to ensure critical IT decision-making at the NIH, IC, and program/project levels is strategic/cohesive.
Develops/maintains/implements a sound/secure/integrated technology architecture to promote interoperability and effective/efficient design and operation of all major technology capabilities, including improvements to work processes where appropriate.
Contributes and supports trans-NIH computational infrastructure and administrative technology capability planning in partnership with IC and administrative domain leadership.
Leads development of the IT strategic plan and roadmap; Ensures integration with NIH's strategic planning process and the resulting technology strategy and plans.
Keeps abreast of new/emerging tech/platforms/IT infrastructure providing strategic advice to OD and IC leaders on tech selection/investment; Advises on what emerging tech should be introduced/integrated to advance the NIH mission/admin capabilities.
Provides direction on what emerging technologies should be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the enterprise to advance the NIH mission and administrative capabilities.
Assesses NIH IT workforce needs, including developing strategies and plans for meeting those needs and for specific critical workforce challenges around information security and technical skills.
Develops strategies for supporting diversity in the NIH IT workforce and planning workforce capacity to support new/emerging/disruptive technologies that advances the NIH mission and administrative capabilities.
Reviews and approves NIH acquisition strategies for IT consistent with FITARA and delegation of authorities established by the HHS CIO; Maintains and advances NIH's FITARA program to ensure delegated HHS authority.
Provides leadership of the NIH Section 508 program, established to respond to the legislative requirement requiring that all electronic IT developed, procured, maintained, or used by the Federal government be accessible to people with disabilities.
**A TOP SECRET INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED. APPOINTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT'S SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE BACKGROUND SECURITY INVESTIGATION AND FAVORABLE ADJUDICATION. **
This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
Telework negotiable; approximately 40% on-site work required.
Qualifications
This vacancy requires that the selectee submit a narrative response to the Executive Core Qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The NIH OD seeks candidates who have a commitment to excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must meet the requirements for the (insert series) series (GS-14/15 or equivalent) as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-2210 Website and demonstrate in your five (5) page resume that you possess the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results'
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
If selected, you MUST submit a narrative statement in response to each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) (Mandatory):
Your responses to the below PTQs must be incorporated into your five (5) page resume. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered.
Senior-level experience in developing strategic vision/plans/roadmaps and IT policies and procedures that ensure enterprise-level compliance with federal IT requirements and regulations as well as developing and implementing governance frameworks, in support of biomedical or other scientific research.
Demonstrated expertise in assessment and alignment of IT strategies, technologies, and services with current and emerging customer, collaborator, and stakeholder expectations and requirements.
Expert ability to manage large complex multi-site IT resources and investments and ability to establish and execute an annual and multi-year IT planning, programming, and budgeting process.
Expert ability to communicate effectively with executives representing other disciplines to infer IT requirements, expectations, and to convey IT vision, strategies, directions, and technologies to meet current and emerging requirements and expectations.
Senior-level experience that demonstrates a commitment to building strong working relationships that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee*: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. (Please confirm whether or not you have this experience within your 5-page resume)
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213. 3102(z)).
A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR213.3302).
A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
NIH is located in Bethesda, MD; our campus is adjacent to downtown Bethesda, MD, at the Medical Center Metro station, and close to shops, walking trails, and restaurants.
Travel and Transportation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations governing the relocation of current Federal employees and new appointees.
A one-year probationary period must be served by the individual selected if not currently or previously in the career Senior Executive Service.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the DHHS 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 DHHS. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply directly to the vacancy of interest and not rely on this possibility as a means of securing employment.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Financial Suitability: It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Equality is held as one of the most important values here at NIH. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. NIH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
If you are a hearing impaired individual seeking assistance with the application process, you may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this announcement by phoning a relay operator at 711. For additional information see Maryland Relay.
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 the hiring agency directly: NIH Reasonable Accommodations Website. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit your application package to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
REQUIRED:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information and addresses the PTQs listed under Qualifications.
Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit, only the first five (5) pages of your resume will be reviewed.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, please include a one (1) page narrative statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume. Resumes that exceed (5) pages may not be considered.
Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on application materials.
Current federal civil service employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 showing your completion of the SES probationary period.
If you are an SES Candidate Development Program Candidate and your ECQs have been certified by OPM, please provide certificate/document indicating OPM approval.
Public Health Service Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of the position within the Commissioned Corps may submit an application package to the email address listed under "How to Apply".
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.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
NOTES:
Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.) All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in non-consideration of your application.
Your application, regardless of the format, must describe your job-related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit your application package to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
REQUIRED:
Five (5) page resume that contains your full name and contact information and addresses the PTQs listed under Qualifications.
Your resume should not exceed the five (5) page limit, only the first five (5) pages of your resume will be reviewed.
In addition to your five (5) page resume, please include a one (1) page narrative statement indicating how you have promoted equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and describe your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, persons with disabilities and persons from racial/ethnic or other underrepresented groups.
Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis within your five (5) page resume. Resumes that exceed (5) pages may not be considered.
Do not include your date of birth or Social Security Number on application materials.
Current federal civil service employees must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility.
If you are a current or former SES, you must submit a copy of your SF-50 showing your completion of the SES probationary period.
If you are an SES Candidate Development Program Candidate and your ECQs have been certified by OPM, please provide certificate/document indicating OPM approval.
Public Health Service Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of the position within the Commissioned Corps may submit an application package to the email address listed under "How to Apply".
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.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
NOTES:
Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. (Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.) All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to appointment.
FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in non-consideration of your application.
