This Senior Level (SL) position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position will be located in an HHS OIG office in the United States, to be determined upon selection.
This Senior Level (SL) position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position will be located in an HHS OIG office in the United States, to be determined upon selection.
Current Federal employees serving under career or career-conditional competitive service appointments, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special appointment authorities. Veterans who are preference eligible or separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service may apply under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will advise the CIO and OIG executive leadership team on technology innovation, support HHS OIG technology projects, and work collaboratively with OIG staff to foster an environment of innovation and experimentation in support of OIG's mission.
Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
Serve as principle advisor and consultant to senior leaders for major information technology architecture issues affecting OIG.
Perform key leadership role within OIG, advising the direction for technology strategy of the agency in coordination with other OIG executives working on the OIG Health Technology Strategy.
Conduct expert level technical research to identify and recommend innovative emerging techniques, technologies, and products that will be successfully implemented across the OIG organization with positive results.
Use a deep understanding of successful digital transformation both inside and outside the government, including user-centered design and development practices and modern consumer Internet technologies, to lead major initiatives, provide consultation on systems or policy proposals, and provide technical, policy, and programmatic guidance to senior leaders.
Oversee the development and demonstration of technical architectures and engineering of solutions with modern technology stacks and scalable infrastructures, focused on performance, resilience, flexibility, and security.
Identify potential technology problems, impacts, and solutions on issues with broad healthcare or governmental implications.
Represent and speak for the CIO in dealing with key HHS officials, other agency officials, representatives of business and industry, Congressional committees and staffs, and other matters involving plans, programs, policies and objectives of the Office of Information Technology.
One-year probationary period required for initial appointment,
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
This is a Top-Secret position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Direct Deposit. Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution.
Qualifications
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. Candidate will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Specialized Experience: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must process specialized experience at a senior level which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively responsible experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to providing expert advice on major information technology architecture issues, assessing, recommending and successfully implementing emerging technologies, sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations.
You must show that you possess the below mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the below TQs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. DO NOT provide a separate narrative statement addressing the TQs.
TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to lead implementation and management of Technological Innovation and Infrastructure Modernization; This involves integrating cutting edge technologies like computing, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Identity, and/or cryptographic computing in a hybrid (multi-cloud) environment.
TQ 2: Demonstrated experience providing expert advice regarding a wide range of technology issues such as: data access for external partners, enterprise encryption; artificial intelligence, enterprise cloud services and other emerging technologies.
TQ 3: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement enterprise technology solutions (applications or infrastructure) using appropriate emerging technologies and complying with appropriate security, privacy, and other regulatory requirements.
TQ 4: Demonstrated experience in evaluating, testing, and successfully implementing complex technical solutions related to artificial intelligence, edge computing, machine learning, digital identity, cryptographic computing, or other technically difficult federal mandates.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
There is no education substitution for this level. Desirable Qualification: Education, certifications and professional recognition related to the information technology field.
The 2210 IT Management Series has an Individual Occupational Requirement. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
(1) Attention to Detail - being through when planning, developing, and carrying out vital tasks in managing IT projects and other IT business functions.
(2) Customer Service - engaging with customers to seek input, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Using customer input to inform qualify product and services.
(3) Oral Communication - expressing highly technical information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); making clear and convincing oral presentations.
(4) Problem Solving - identifying problems; determining relevance of information; using sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses will not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to public financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment.
For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 278, you may go to the Office of Government Ethics website at www.oge.gov
and select Financial Disclosure.
Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced
or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well qualified for this position in order to exercise selection priority.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov
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.
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.
Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness. Incomplete or late packages will not receive further consideration.
Your 2-page resume may be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the specialized experience and mandatory Technical Qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating.
If it is determined that you meet the basic qualifications for the position, your application package will be further evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
This agency uses Category Rating procedures. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
Highly Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of evaluation criteria
Qualified: Applicants possessing the basic qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary actions.
Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you)
Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, and eligible to apply under VEOA, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, or if still active duty, a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim and confirms your projected separation within the next 120 days.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation
Performance Appraisal, if applicable
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center.
For additional résumé and application tips:
For information on how to build or upload a resume, as well as other resume topics, visit the USA Jobs resume help: USA Jobs Help: Resume
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section and submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e. resume) is complete, accurate, ad submitted by the closing date. Human resources will not modify or change any part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Faxes, emailed, and/or mailed application materials will not be accepted for this announcement.
OIG Office of Management and Policy
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is completed, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You should expect to receive an update on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement or once the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Resume
Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire
Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you)
Veterans' Preference documentation - If you are a veteran, and eligible to apply under VEOA, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy - 4) and, if applicable, or if still active duty, a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces that supports your claim and confirms your projected separation within the next 120 days.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation
Performance Appraisal, if applicable
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center.
For additional résumé and application tips:
For information on how to build or upload a resume, as well as other resume topics, visit the USA Jobs resume help: USA Jobs Help: Resume
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section and submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded (i.e. resume) is complete, accurate, ad submitted by the closing date. Human resources will not modify or change any part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
Faxes, emailed, and/or mailed application materials will not be accepted for this announcement.
OIG Office of Management and Policy
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is completed, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You should expect to receive an update on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement or once the selection process is complete.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
