The Management, Business, and Information Services Division at CBO seeks a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO), who will provide broad guidance on policy and technical issues and who will assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in managing and supervising staff and in planning, organizing, coordinating, budgeting, and managing the daily activities necessary to carry out the agency's information technology mission.
Summary
The Management, Business, and Information Services Division at CBO seeks a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO), who will provide broad guidance on policy and technical issues and who will assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in managing and supervising staff and in planning, organizing, coordinating, budgeting, and managing the daily activities necessary to carry out the agency's information technology mission.
The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) will provide broad guidance on policy and technical issues and will assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in managing and supervising staff and in planning, organizing, coordinating, budgeting, and managing the daily activities necessary to carry out the agency's information technology (IT) mission. The DCIO is responsible for the acquisition, installation, and support of the agency's IT resources and services, including all computers, digital equipment, software, data, information and time-sharing systems, data and voice communications, networks and infrastructure, and web and intranet services. The DCIO will also play a strategic role in maintaining cloud systems, including front-end platforms, servers, storage, and networks. The position involves day-to-day operational duties, including user support, hardware and software research, and contract management, as well as policy and administrative writing.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Top Secret background investigation
Qualifications
This position requires the following: - At least five years of experience managing or supervising IT professionals and a proven ability to lead, develop, and oversee the daily activities of a diverse IT staff with an array of skills and experience and to foster a cooperative work environment. - At least five years of experience designing and supporting network infrastructure, with an understanding of network management and architecture and infrastructure. (Experience with Cisco technologies is preferred.) - Hands-on technical experience within the past seven years, including troubleshooting and problem resolution in at least two major IT functions, such as application development, information security, network management, architecture and infrastructure, storage and email systems, and help desk operations. - A strong understanding of cloud computing and technology systems. (Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure is preferred.) - At least five years of experience managing IT projects and a strong customer service orientation. - At least three years of experience preparing or providing input into an IT budget - including budget analysis, preparation, and justification (preferably in the federal government), and knowledge of federal contracts. - A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field. (An advanced degree in computer science or technology management is desirable.) - Ability to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance. Also desirable are the following: - Project management experience, particularly with managing the life cycles of hardware and software, operating data centers, and managing help desks; - Technical certifications; and - Prior experience as a DCIO.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
See Qualifications above
Education
EDUCATION:
A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field. (An advanced degree in computer science or technology management is desirable.)
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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.
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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.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.
NOTE: To ensure consideration you must submit a complete application by October 15, 2024 at www.cbo.gov/careers (not USAJobs). Although we may continue to accept applications beyond that date, we are only ensuring that those who submitted by the deadline above will be considered. Should the hiring division wish to review candidates who applied after that date, we will then process those applications to determine if they are qualified and should be forwarded for management review.
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.
See https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits. Health/Dental/Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Benefits Life Insurance Transit Subsidies Annual/Sick Leave Holidays
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.
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.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers. Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. This position may be closed any time after October 15, 2024.
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D Street
SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH USAJOBS or EMAIL- APPLY ONLINE AT www.cbo.gov/careers. Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. This position may be closed any time after October 15, 2024.
Congressional Budget Office
2nd and D Street
SW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20515
US
Next steps
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
