This position is open to the public. All qualified individuals. Current and former Senior Executive Service members. U.S. Citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
The Director, IT and CIO performs the following major functions:
Serves as the Authorizing Official/Designated Representative for Cybersecurity - Risk Management - with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission and functions), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009). (Securely Provision).
Serves as an expert to the DTRA Director, Executive Director, and DTRA senior leadership team on all issues pertaining to the Directorate's operations, to include strategy and direction, risk management, project status, and resource plans. This position is responsible for key operational areas to include overseeing, evaluating, validating, and authorizing processes necessary to assure that existing and new IT systems meet cybersecurity and risk requirements.
Information Technology Governance Effectiveness: Provides governance, oversight and management of IT investment and technology choices and decisions to optimize total cost of ownership and investment return and mitigate risk exposures to DTRA related to technology, architecture, contractors, and vendors. The Executive ensures technology solutions are designed and implemented based on appropriate IT governance requirements and effective life cycle methodology principles.
Information Technology Risk Management and Security: Provides technology risk management assessment strategies and capabilities through effective information security strategies and programs and proactive risk assessment and mitigation to mitigate technology risk exposure to DTRA.
Serves as the CIO, responsible for supervising and managing the following functions: Cybersecurity Center, IT Business Operations, IT Strategic Planning Center, Digital Services, Operations and Field Support Center.
Provides higher level management direction to technology risk management functions, including critical information security and privacy functions, as well as business continuity planning. Serves as a liaison to and works closely with internal and external senior officials and management to continually assess the environment in which DTRA operates to ensure the Directorate is providing the necessary
Interprets relevant legislation, regulations, and administrative actions for impact on the Directorate's service areas.
Identifies and promotes the use of best practices (government and private sector). This includes cloud storage, the use of mobile devices, innovative communications and financial tools, and management practices to support and promote employee engagement. Makes recommendations and oversees implementation of IT improvements.
Exercises operational control of the Agency's IT infrastructure, capabilities and services, providing overall management, operations, maintenance, and sustainment of all operational IT supporting DoD mission requirements.
Serves as Designated Authorizing Official representative, with full responsibility for operating the IT system at an acceptable level of risk. Oversees all matters relating to IT security, including cyber security, telecommunications security, and physical and personnel security. Responsible for the administration and coordination of system security, granting authority for system operation, assigning the level of risk and accepting that risk while ensuring both system and network accreditation.
Provides expert IT Business Leadership, overseeing and directing a wide range of system and technical initiatives which directly contribute to the establishment of world-class IT systems furthering the DTRA mission. Utilizes solid data analysis, budgeting and business operations skills combined with an understanding of the opportunities and risks of integrating cutting-edge technologies such as: Social Collaboration Platforms, Streaming Media, Information Flow and Cloud Based IT to analyze costs, value and risks of IT initiatives, and provide sound data-based recommendations to shape the Agency's direction and further strategic goals.
Provides executive oversight of IT project management plans, milestones and deliverables. Develops policies and programs for implementing major initiatives; ensuring the deployment of purchased or developed technology tools with minimal disruption to users. Monitors and evaluates the performance of information resource investments through a capital planning and investment control process, including applicable performance measures.
Directs IT performance to be measured in changes-in-business-performance and market- value-add terms, utilizes effective Key Process Indicators, to determine and communicate how effectively the IT organization is achieving key business objectives.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Veteran preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service
Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance
Designated and/or random drug testing is required
Supplemental narrative addressing each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) - 10 pages total
Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum
Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position.
Senior Executives are required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
Overtime: None
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Telework: Situational telework eligible
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senor level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must address the three mandatory TQs, the five ECQs.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQs must not exceed ten pages (2 pages per each ECQ narrative). The ECQs are:
Leading Change
Leading People
Results Driven
Business Acumen
Building Coalitions
You must submit a separate narrative statement that addresses each of the MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs) related specifically to this position. Your narrative statements should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments, applicable to the position. Your narrative statements must not exceed two pages for each MTQ.
Failure to comply with the specific instructions as stated in this announcement may result in an ineligible rating and removal from further consideration for the position.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current and former career SES employees or graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs; however, you must address the MTQ statements for consideration for this position. (All other candidates must submit ALL required documentation).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)
1. Expert knowledge and demonstrated leadership in managing a robust Information Technology (IT) program, providing overall strategic direction to a large organization, to include policy and planning, security, systems analysis, applications software, operating systems, network services, systems administration, and customer support.
2. Expertise in the cost-benefit analysis, acquisition, implementation, sustainment, and program management oversight of Cyber Security and network operations efforts in government or industry with demonstrated experience in complying with the NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework.
3. Expertise in developing and implementing strategic information plans that include identifying innovative and leading-edge solutions, implementing robust project planning, defining and securing funding, building a tech savvy and leading-edge workforce, achieving quality improvement, meeting audit requirements, and standardizing systems.
Education
Additional information
The Executive of this position is subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes in addition to 5 CFR 2638.103, Government Ethics Responsibilities of Supervisors.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government.
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.
Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies, identified below. Your application package will be evaluated by an Executive Evaluation Panel rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview and to provide reference checks.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. ECQs: Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process.Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 pages per ECQ, not to exceed a total of 10 pages. More information on how to prepare/address ECQs can be found at www.opm.gov/ses. If you are a current/previous SES or equivalent you are not required to submit ECQs, however, you but must provide a copy of your most current submit SF50 showing you are a member of the SES or equivalent.
3. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.
4. Transcripts: If applicable, 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.
5. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
To apply for this position, please email your completed application package to include (your resume, your responses to the mandatory technical qualification statements, your responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements, Transcripts, SF-50 (if applicable), to include the announcement number of the position you are applying for directly to Lisa.e.shipe.civ@mail.mil not later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet basic eligibility and qualification requirements. An Executive Evaluation Panel will review your resume and your responses to the MTQ and ECQ statements and will determine the Best Qualified candidates. A list containing the Best Qualified candidates will be provided to the selecting official. Interviews will be conducted with the top candidates. All applicants who apply and are not referred for an interview will be notified.
Once the selection is made. you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. ECQs: Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process.Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 pages per ECQ, not to exceed a total of 10 pages. More information on how to prepare/address ECQs can be found at www.opm.gov/ses. If you are a current/previous SES or equivalent you are not required to submit ECQs, however, you but must provide a copy of your most current submit SF50 showing you are a member of the SES or equivalent.
3. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.
4. Transcripts: If applicable, 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.
5. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
To apply for this position, please email your completed application package to include (your resume, your responses to the mandatory technical qualification statements, your responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements, Transcripts, SF-50 (if applicable), to include the announcement number of the position you are applying for directly to Lisa.e.shipe.civ@mail.mil not later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, you will receive confirmation of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet basic eligibility and qualification requirements. An Executive Evaluation Panel will review your resume and your responses to the MTQ and ECQ statements and will determine the Best Qualified candidates. A list containing the Best Qualified candidates will be provided to the selecting official. Interviews will be conducted with the top candidates. All applicants who apply and are not referred for an interview will be notified.
Once the selection is made. you will receive a notification of the decision.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
