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Executive Director Information Technology & Chief Information Officer

Department of Defense
Defense Contract Management Agency
P2 - Information Technology

Summary

This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/16/2026 to 04/01/2026
Salary
$169,997 to - $209,600 per year

This is a DoD SES, ES-00 Tier 1 position.

Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Lee, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 20% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DCMA-26-P2-12883068-SES
Control number
861243500

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Duties

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  • Serve as the Executive Director, Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), DCMA.
  • Serve as the principal advisor and assistant to the DCMA Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all aspects and management of the worldwide IT system, which provides business systems, knowledge management and service delivery for DCMA.
  • Oversee and direct the agency's acquisition and deployment of hardware equipment, telecommunications capabilities and software applications, all of which are required for successful performance of the agency missions.
  • Lead global, shared services, delivering stable and resilient world-class IT and services to over 10,000 geographically dispersed DCMA employees and mission partners, and approximately 40,000 external users.
  • Direct the full realm of supervisory duties, exercising final authority for personnel actions for the IT Executive Directorate.
  • Directs, evaluates and validates authorizing processes to assure existing and new IT systems meet cybersecurity and risk requirements.
  • Responsible for all matters relating to IT security, system security administration, and granting authority for system operation, including network accreditation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive, Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
  • Designated and/or random drug testing is required
  • Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES members must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement.
  • Probationary Period: You will serve a two-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 Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming the position, annually and upon term of employment.
  • 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.
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Veterans preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
  • Overtime: None
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or Holidays.
  • Reemployed Annuitant: Does not meet criteria. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
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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 (RMF).

A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition to qualification requirements described above, the DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the resume.

Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.
The best-qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of senior level subject matter experts and executives referencing the technical and executive core qualifications.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.

Additional information

  • Background Investigation: This position is designated special sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility on a pre-appointment basis. This requirement may take 120 days or longer to process. The incumbent must complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and favorable adjudication by a determining authority and be eligible for a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses will be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering and Technology Management, Practitioner level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)
  • DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technology Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
  • Designated as a DoD Cyber Workforce position.
  • Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Civic-Mindedness
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Managing Resources
  • Leveraging Technology
  • Technical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Agility and Resilience
  • Accountability
  • Developing Others
  • Executive Judgement
  • Operational Mindset
  • Innovation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Conflict Management
  • Team Building
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Continual Learning

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12883068

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