This position is located in the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General in Washington, DC and reports to the Assistant Inspector General for the Information Technology Division (ITD). The Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG) for ITD serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) and manages the ITD. Efforts support the OIG workforce, and the OIG's programs and operations designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General in Washington, DC and reports to the Assistant Inspector General for the Information Technology Division (ITD). The Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG) for ITD serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) and manages the ITD. Efforts support the OIG workforce, and the OIG's programs and operations designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
The Deputy Assistant Inspector General (DAIG) for Information Technology Division is a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES), and as such, the DAIG shares the responsibility with the AIG for exercising executive leadership, direction, and management of the ITD, and direct supervision over the Directors. Additionally, the DAIG -
Directs a diverse staff of IT and Cybersecurity Specialists.
Directs a nationwide program encompassing operations in Headquarters and the field throughout the United States.
The DAIG, together with the AIG, is responsible for the strategic planning and management of the OIG-wide IT program, developing and deploying cutting-edge government-wide, department-wide and OIG-specific information technology programs with competing requirements, timeframes and outcomes.
Supports the AIG in developing the vision, strategies, and priorities for short and long-range goals, initiatives, and roadmaps in consultation with senior leadership and technology experts and manages efforts through GS-15 supervisors to achieve those goals and complete initiatives.
The DAIG, together with the AIG, makes recommendations to OIG senior executives, including the Inspector General (IG) and the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), on best practices to leverage information technology in the workplace to achieve measurable gains in program effectiveness in achieving mission objectives.
The DAIG with the AIG works closely with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to ensure IT efforts employ protection of privacy while supporting the OIG's mission to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent and detect fraud and abuse.
Follows the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) procedures for compliance issued through OMB Circular A-130; and for cybersecurity/information assurance (IA) compliance and programs issued through the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA).
Ensures legislative and regulatory requirements that mandate specific care for certain types of information, including but not limited to, sensitive but unclassified information, corporate fiduciary information, personally identifiable information (PII), and personal health information.
Develops and enforces IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
Oversees the development, coordination, programming, budget and implementation of the IT investment program, capability, and IT portfolio management.
Acts as a key and knowledgeable advisor on technology related issues and trends and ensures IT initiatives align with the organizational goals and objectives.
Oversees and supports the day-to-day IT operations, ensuring systems, applications and networks run efficiently and reliably.
Monitors IT performance and ensure service levels are met.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be subject to a probationary period.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
Qualifications
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements, applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated skills, experience and leadership ability by addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their resume. The resume-based application should NOT 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, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
MTQ 1. Enterprise Information Technology and Digital Transformation - Proven capabilities in directly engaging with IT systems, network systems and configurations, and troubleshooting these systems to ensure effective outcomes. Demonstrated operational and hands-on experience in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud-based solutions, designing and deploying network architectures, and executing zero trust models to enhance security and efficiency.
MTQ 2. Cybersecurity and Enterprise Application Implementation - Demonstrated operational experience towards identifying, implementing, and resolving cybersecurity and information assurance anomalies to improve organizational security posture. Strong expertise in driving SecDevOps/DevOps transformations and aligning application development strategies with organizational objectives while managing full Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC). Skilled in hands-on implementation of modern application architectures (e.g., RESTful APIs, serverless models), coding, and the delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five 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.
Note: Applicants who are a current member of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must attach proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES (e.g. SF-50, QRB Certificate, etc.) as part of their application.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. 5 USC 2108(3), which defines "preference eligible," indicates this does not include applicants for, or members of, the Senior Executive Service.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Probationary period: A one-year SES probationary period is required unless previously completed.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy:http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Selective Service: 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 under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees.
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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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. The information in your Application Package will be compared with your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you possess the minimum qualifications listed above.
If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above.
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.
Resume --- Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. 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, and 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.
Documentation of proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES (if applicable)
--- e.g. SF-50, QRB Certificate, etc. for current SES, former SES or SES CDP
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/12/2026 to receive consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. An SES rating and ranking panel will review applications to determine the highly qualified candidates. An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB, in addition to successfully completing a suitability/security background investigation before appointment can occur.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume --- Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. 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, and 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.
Documentation of proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES (if applicable)
--- e.g. SF-50, QRB Certificate, etc. for current SES, former SES or SES CDP
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/12/2026 to receive consideration.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. An SES rating and ranking panel will review applications to determine the highly qualified candidates. An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB, in addition to successfully completing a suitability/security background investigation before appointment can occur.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
