Clarification from the agency

Open Until Filled. The first date for review of applications is December 27, 2024. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications. United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States may apply to this posting.

• Plan, direct, and manage all activities related to IT and IT security for the Court of Appeals. Communicate with judges and court staff on IT programs, initiatives, and emergencies.
• Consult with and provide guidance to judges, court executives, IT managers, and other court staff throughout the circuit regarding IT-related activities, policies, and procedures.
• Develop short- and long-term IT strategic plans and identify and implement standards for implementation.
• Initiate and manage special projects, collect and analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for new programs, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between the circuit and national IT staff at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
• Represent the circuit in developing national and circuit-wide IT policies and programs. Represent the circuit in national initiatives, programs, and conferences. Assist in planning regional and national IT conferences.
• Serve as a resource to the circuit judge representative serving on the Judicial Conference's IT Committee.
• Develop the annual IT spending plan, manage the annual IT budget, and identify spending priorities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures related to IT property management guidelines including procurement, assignment, and disposal.
• Plan and coordinate IT support for oral arguments and special events such as investitures and portrait presentation ceremonies.
• Provide leadership to the IT staff through coaching, goal setting, and communication. Organize the team to ensure effective workload coverage and responsiveness to emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Employees of the federal judiciary are excepted service appointments. Appointments are "At-Will' and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The candidate selected for the position will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation. The position is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; a comprehensive understanding of diverse IT technologies including IT security, network administration, programming, project management, end-user support, training, and courtroom technology; a positive, proactive, and creative approach to managing budgets and solving problems; and a demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and working with a diverse workforce.
• Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least 5 years of substantial management and leadership experience, preferably in a court, legal, or similar setting. Experience working in federal or state courts or in the federal judiciary is preferred.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and an interview.