The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is charged with driving information and technology (IT) solutions at the pace of American innovation. The incumbent has an advisory role to provide customer-focused operations of enterprise-wide services and the Justice Management Division (JMD). The SL position in CBS reports to and partners closely with the CBS Deputy Director to enable the advancement of customer and operational solutions within the information technology environment at DOJ.
This position is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Preference for eligible veterans will be applied.
*Note: This is a Senior Level position (SL). Most senior level employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS-15. The position duties are primarily leading teams and projects, and do not meet the SES functional criteria. The incumbent may be eligible for a recruitment incentive depending on experience and qualifications.
The Senior Advisor for Customer and Business Solutions (SL) is under the Service Delivery Staff (SDS), within the Justice Management Division (JMD) - Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in Washington, D.C.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in IT operations, customer service and response, service desk management and solutions, account management, inventory and property management, and executive desk-side services for DOJ.
-Researching alternative new services or major changes to existing services; Proposing connectivity requirements for supporting hybrid cloud instances streamlining access between cloud and on-premise data stores, as well as connectivity between clouds. Ensuring technical solutions fully support and integrate with DOJ's zero trust architecture and follow best practices.
-Providing subject matter expertise regarding current and emerging IT solution capabilities, functionality, architectural planning considerations, feasibility constraints, integration requirements, and interoperability parameters to both internal operations and delivery teams, as well as external partners across DOJ. Ensuring solutions align with DOJ strategic imperatives and deliver business value to the mission.
-Proposing technical solutions for leveraging an increased use of automation to improve and normalize service desk operations in the areas of customer relationship management; Effecting call system enhancements; account provisioning/deprovisioning; customer interactions across multiple platforms; and incident, problem, change process integration. The incumbent works closely with SDS stakeholders to coordinate technical implementations with service delivery groups.
-Leveraging modern platforms and process improvement to address inventory and property management requirements proposing solutions to reduce accountability variances and improve equipment tracking throughout the lifecycle.
-Serving as the primary DOJ OCIO advisor on enterprise IT operations, customer service and response, service desk management and solutions, account management, inventory and property management, and executive desk-side services, as well as other emerging technologies that have a direct impact on improving the delivery of critical mission capabilities at the enterprise level.
-Developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing technology architecture, service architecture, service catalogue and policy in SDS-specific areas. These areas include items such as: customer service and response, service desk management and solutions, account management, and inventory and property management. This is accomplished by working in conjunction with the CBS Deputy Director, SDS Director, and DOJ component CIOs.
-The incumbent remains abreast of emerging technologies related to the DOJ mission support function. The Senior Advisor for Customer and Business Solutions offers recommendations to leadership of direction, alternatives, and new ideas for supporting the law enforcement, litigating, national security, and incarceration missions.
-Providing perspective and guidance, as needed, for ensuring ISO compliance and certification. The incumbent reviews and approves recommended changes and associated policies and procedures to ensure consistency with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ITILV4, AS9100 and the full range of Dev/Sec/Ops methodologies) and the continuous improvement of process capability. The incumbent proposes technical solutions to enhance the alignment between ISO and ITIL metrics and feedback mechanisms to drive improved service delivery for all SDS services.
-Establishing and maintaining close and cooperative working relationships with Department management officials, other government agencies, and other institutions with related interests, to advance the programs and objectives of the Department. The Senior Advisor regularly liaises with SES leaders within JMD and across the DOJ to include JMD senior management and component CIOs and DCIOs. The incumbent actively engages business leaders at the C-Suite level in forging public/private partnerships and in leveraging industry best practices to better support operations.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
Note regarding COVID-19: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Senior Advisor, Customer and Business Solutions, you must meet the mandatory technical qualifications (MTQ) listed below. Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed separately (separate document), not to exceed two (2) pages per MTQ.
MTQ 1: Demonstrated technical knowledge of and experience with key aspects and issues of centralized, distributed, and cloud-based business systems, cybersecurity systems and regulations, agile and dev-ops software engineering patterns, network performance and uptime, data center service optimization, and zero trust architecture.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and maintain customer engagement and consensus across large, complex multi-component IT programs that may include multiple component organizations. Should include demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of enterprise-wide IT operations, lifecycle management, customer care, risk management, and compliance.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated experience managing large and small public speaking events and implementing an organization's social media strategy to support and advance an organization's mission. Well qualified candidates should have extensive experience in public speaking, publishing online articles and thought-leadership pieces, and creating marketing materials.
If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information).
**Only experience obtained by the closing date (10/06/2023) of this announcement will be considered!
Education
There are no educational requirements for this position for the 2210 series as prescribed by OPM. Highly qualified candidates may possess education/training in contracting, budgeting, finance, and/or computer and informational sciences and management.
Additional information
The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you'll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to a panel of subject matter experts to further evaluate your application.
Subject matter experts will further evaluate your application to determine if you are among the best qualified for referral to the hiring official.
Preference will be applied to eligible veterans.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at DOJ offices.
This information will be used to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and whether you are qualified for this position.
BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran's Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
Official position title,
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (including month and year),
A detailed list of duties & accomplishments,
Your highest grade/step or salary achieved, and
The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
ALL APPLICANTS: Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):
In a separate document, provide a response to each mandatory technical qualification listed above in the "qualifications" section.
Your MTQ responses must not exceed 2 pages per MTQ.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit a signed certification from the armed forces certifying: (1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, (2) type of service, i.e., under honorable conditions, (3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, (4) dates of active-duty service, (5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, (6) dated within 120 days of your separation (VOW Act 2011).
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF-15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter.
For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see FedsHireVets.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/06/2023 to receive consideration.
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After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side). Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or overseas deployment, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Steven Scope at Steven.Scope@usdoj.gov or 202-598-3092 to discuss your situation. Accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Indicate that you're asking for a reasonable accommodation in your e-mail subject so the HR Specialist knows where to direct you.
Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant based on your eligibility claims.
For example, Veteran documents would be required only from applicants claiming Veteran's Preference. It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
Official position title,
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (including month and year),
A detailed list of duties & accomplishments,
Your highest grade/step or salary achieved, and
The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time).
If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder, as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.
ALL APPLICANTS: Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):
In a separate document, provide a response to each mandatory technical qualification listed above in the "qualifications" section.
Your MTQ responses must not exceed 2 pages per MTQ.
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit a signed certification from the armed forces certifying: (1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, (2) type of service, i.e., under honorable conditions, (3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, (4) dates of active-duty service, (5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, (6) dated within 120 days of your separation (VOW Act 2011).
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF-15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF-15, and if applicable, a completed SF-15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
If you are the qualifying parent or spouse of a disabled, deceased, or deployed Veteran, and are seeking a derived preference eligibility, you must submit appropriate supporting documentation such as the Veterans DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter.
For more information on each type of Veterans Preference, and the documentation required for each, see FedsHireVets.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/06/2023 to receive consideration.
If you're not logged in to your USAJOBS account, you will need to login. If you don't have an account, please create one.
You will be prompted to select one of your stored (or uploaded) resumes, and any supporting documents you have uploaded to USAJOBS. If you have not uploaded these documents, you can do so later before submitting your application.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, you will be asked to submit your demographic information (if you have provided this in your profile). Submission is optional and anonymous.
You'll be asked to confirm your choices and certify the accuracy of your information before you're able to continue to the Application Manager system. Until you see the blue border and DOJ logo, you are still on USAJOBS. You'll see a folder animation just before you leave USAJOBS.
Once you reach DOJ's Application Manager system, you'll be asked to verify the information you transmitted from USAJOBS. You will then respond to the application assessment questionnaires and indicate your eligibility options.
After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side). Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability or overseas deployment, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Steven Scope at Steven.Scope@usdoj.gov or 202-598-3092 to discuss your situation. Accommodations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Indicate that you're asking for a reasonable accommodation in your e-mail subject so the HR Specialist knows where to direct you.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply,
visit www.usajobs.gov/job/747457000.
Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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