This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), Office of Grants (OG), Division of Information and Solutions (DIS).
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR), Office of Grants (OG), Division of Information and Solutions (DIS).
The incumbent serves as the Department's Chief Enterprise Grants Technology Officer and principal advisor to senior leadership on enterprise grants technology, digital modernization, enterprise architecture, governance, and innovation. The position is responsible for establishing the strategic vision, governance framework, and modernization roadmap for the Department's grants technology portfolio, ensuring alignment with Department priorities, Administration objectives, and government-wide initiatives. The incumbent leads the integration of grants management, financial assistance administration, customer experience, cybersecurity, cloud services, artificial intelligence, enterprise data management, and digital services into a cohesive enterprise technology strategy that advances secure, interoperable, customer-centered, and data-driven delivery of grants services across the Department and the broader Federal grants community.
As the Department's senior authority on enterprise grants technology, the incumbent provides executive leadership for enterprise architecture, business transformation, technology governance, investment strategy, modernization planning, data governance, and AI adoption. The incumbent advises Department executives on critical decisions involving technology investments, shared services, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and long-range organizational strategy while representing the Department before OMB, GSA, Treasury, GAO, Federal councils, and other intergovernmental bodies. Through these responsibilities, the incumbent shapes the future direction of the Department's grants technology environment, drives cross-organizational collaboration, and advances government-wide modernization efforts that strengthen grants and financial assistance programs.
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You must be a U.S. Citizen
New appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
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.
You must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or above the GS-15 level, or equivalent, providing senior-level technical, analytical, and strategic leadership for large-scale Federal financial assistance or grants-management technology programs, enterprise platforms, or shared services.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate experience in all four of the following areas:
Federal Grants Management Systems and Business Processes: Applying substantive knowledge of Federal financial assistance and grants-management operations to the planning, development, modernization, integration, or operation of enterprise technology systems supporting multiple stages of the Federal grants lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, reporting, or oversight functions.
Enterprise Grants Technology Strategy and Shared Services Architecture: Developing, evaluating, or implementing enterprise technology strategies, architectures, standards, governance frameworks, or modernization plans for Federal financial assistance or grants-management environments involving multiple interconnected systems, business functions, programs, or organizational components.
Modernization and Integration of Mission-Critical Grants Technology: Providing senior-level technical direction for modernization or integration of Federal financial assistance or grants-management technology environments involving cloud technologies, enterprise data management, cybersecurity, automation, digital services, APIs, or other modern technology approaches, while addressing operational continuity, interoperability, and applicable Federal requirements.
Enterprise Technology Investment and Cross-Organizational Leadership: Providing authoritative technical analysis, recommendations, or strategic direction to senior executives on significant technology investments, modernization alternatives, enterprise risks, or shared-service decisions affecting Federal financial assistance or grants-management systems serving multiple programs, organizations, agencies, or customer communities.
Experience must demonstrate responsibility for addressing complex enterprise technology issues and influencing strategic technology or modernization decisions beyond a single application, project, or organizational unit.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1 - Federal Grants Management Domain and Enterprise Technology Expertise
Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of Federal financial assistance and grants management, and the ability to apply that knowledge to the development of enterprise technology strategies and solutions for large-scale Federal grants-management platforms or shared services. Experience must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the Federal grants lifecycle, including funding opportunity development and publication, application intake, award formulation and issuance, post-award administration, reporting, oversight, closeout, grants data, and associated financial and business processes. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to address complex grants-management business, policy, regulatory, data, and interoperability requirements through enterprise technology solutions serving multiple Federal programs, organizations, or agencies.
TQ 2 - Modern and Emerging Technology Applied to Federal Grants Modernization
Demonstrated expert-level technical leadership in evaluating, selecting, and applying modern and emerging technologies and engineering approaches to the modernization of large-scale Federal financial assistance or grants-management technology environments. Experience must demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate enterprise modernization approaches incorporating technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, enterprise data and analytics, APIs, cybersecurity and zero-trust principles, digital services, and modern software engineering. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to address complex architectural and technology trade-offs, reduce technical debt, improve interoperability and operational efficiency, and establish secure, scalable, resilient, and sustainable solutions while maintaining mission-critical operations and compliance with Federal requirements.
Demonstrated expert-level ability to establish and influence enterprise technology strategy, business and technology architecture, governance, integration strategies, data standards, target operating models, and long-range modernization direction for large-scale Federal financial assistance or grants-management platforms or shared services supporting multiple organizations, agencies, programs, or customer communities. Experience must demonstrate the ability to resolve complex enterprise architecture, governance, interoperability, and technology investment challenges; provide authoritative technical recommendations to senior executives; and influence significant modernization and investment decisions across organizational and agency boundaries. Applicants must demonstrate accomplishments in aligning enterprise technology direction with Federal grants-management mission requirements, resolving competing stakeholder priorities, and advancing enterprise-wide or interagency technology initiatives.
Education
Additional information
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
Probationary Period:
Persons newly selected for career appointment will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
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Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the POC in the agency contact section. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis..
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.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Specialized Experience and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. Specialized Experience and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
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.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
2. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSINGDATE 11/02/2026 of this 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 and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents 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 applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.
Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Next Steps:
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online 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 complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
2. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on the CLOSINGDATE 11/02/2026 of this 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 and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents 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 applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail.
Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
US
Next steps
Next Steps:
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online 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 complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
