Overview

Are you ready to be a part of one of the best places to work in the Federal government? 

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for a Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) passionate about improving government services through technology. The Deputy CIO position ​is located within GSA IT and ​​reports to the CIO​ of GSA.

The mission of GSA is to deliver value and savings in real estate, acquisition, technology, and other mission-support services across the government. In support of GSA’s mission, GSA IT strives to deliver secure and exceptional technology solutions across GSA while providing equitable, accessible, and inclusive experiences for our employees and customers. 

The Deputy CIO is an integral leader in GSA IT helping to drive integration and continually improve our services and customer focus. The Deputy CIO is responsible for assisting the CIO in the leadership of GSA technology development and operations.  

The Deputy CIO provides advice and assistance to the CIO and Agency senior leaders on critical technology issues to improve GSA capabilities, productivity, mobility, and agility. The Deputy CIO leads a portfolio of activities through subordinate supervisors, including Associate CIO's at the SES level, who report directly to the Deputy.

Conditions of employment

• Resume-based hiring method
• Resume must not exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter
• Application must be received by the closing date of the announcement
• Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
• Apply online (See How to Apply section)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position is a critical-sensitive national security position and appointment requires that you undergo a single scope background investigation and that the GSA security office grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
• If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification document confirming their selective service status.
• Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
• If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
• If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.  Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Your resume must show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) listed below but must not address the ECQ’s through separate narrative responses.

You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competency (MTC) listed below. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the MTC. Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental statement.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY (MTC):

MTC 1: Demonstrated experience leading a broad and diverse information technology (IT) enterprise through modern technology management practices including transforming and re-engineering IT operations in support of changing business needs and ensuring effective user, customer, and digital experience.

MTC 2: Demonstrated experience in planning and oversight of service delivery strategies, agile program management, demand management, and technology modernization programs for large, diverse IT organizations with various stakeholders and constituencies requiring management of varying, complex requirements and needs.

MTC 3: Demonstrated skill in communicating with senior management officials in government and private sector, information technology professionals, and non-technical representatives to develop support for complex or controversial programs, exchange information about new technology and developments in the IT industry, and foster the effective and timely use of technological improvements to ensure technology continuously improves services and products that serve customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

  EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

1. Leading Change - This core qualification involves 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.
2. Leading People - This core qualification involves 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.
3. Results Driven - This core qualification involves 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.
4. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves 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.

For guidance on the ECQ’s, please refer to the “Guide to SES Qualification” at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview, other assessments and a reference check and may be required to provide a writing sample, work plan or other written product. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive QRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.