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The Office of Information and Technology delivers core IT services to keep FAA employees connected and productive. They drive transformative IT efforts that move the FAA enterprise forward. And as a trusted advisor to their business partners, they develop innovative IT solutions to solve their complex challenges.
Learn more about this agency09/17/2019 to 10/16/2019
$136,900 - $185,900 per year
Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - U.S. Citizens: A fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service and student trainees; and a fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to employees with status.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
NA
Yes
Yes
EXE-AFN-19-1-63839
545893600
The Deputy Assistant Administrator for Information and Technology Services is designated as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and reports to the Assistant Administrator for Finance and Management (AFN-1). He or she ensures that the agency's information technology (IT) assets are optimally utilized as well as effectively and efficiently aligned with FAA's strategic mission needs for approximately 46,000 civilians. The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the AFN-1, the FAA Administrator, the FAA Deputy Administrator, and senior officials on information management and technology across the FAA, and is the principal spokesperson on IT matters before Congress, other agencies, and the public.
The CIO executes duties and responsibilities via a geographically dispersed workforce of approximately 600 employees to include several FAA Executives and between 70-80 senior employees. The incumbent has oversight for the FAA Information Technology Investment Portfolio that fluctuates between an estimated $2-3B which includes the CIO budget in the Operations and the Facilities and Equipment appropriation.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Leads the agency, as a strategic business partner, to achieve significant business value of information technology. Collaborates with FAA executive leaders to shape the direction of the FAA, providing vision to enable and improve business processes for accomplishing FAA/DOT missions, goals, and program objectives. Directs the development of the agency's IT strategic planning activities and long-term enterprise- wide IT capabilities.
• Advises the AFN-1 on proposed agency IT policies, standards, and procedures. Advises agency senior leadership on major IT investment decisions. Advocates innovative uses of technology, to ensure sound capital and investment planning, and to facilitate management's access to needed information resources. The CIO facilitates the acquisition of information resources in a way that maximizes their value and manages their risks.
• Provides executive oversight of FAA's lnformation and Technology Shared Services, ensuring quality and efficiency of the information services provided. Ensures core service metrics are in place that articulate responsibilities, functions and performance measures for services delivered to internal and external customers. Reviews and evaluates the IT organization's performance to determine effectiveness and success in delivering shared services. Provides leadership and direction in the development and implementation of plans to correct deficiencies and improve organizational performance.
• Oversees the tactical execution of IT related activities and ensures the implementation of such activities are sustainable and in alignment with the strategic mission of the FAA. This includes the establishment of design and operational standards for corporate and organizational systems. Collaborates and works closely with IT leadership sharing value added perspectives and insights in order to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the FAA's IT enterprise.
• Ensures the effective design and implementation of a National Airspace System (NAS) and non-NAS information security architecture. This includes establishing and maintaining a security operations center capability to protect the security architecture of the NAS and non-NAS functions.
• Provides principal interface to and prepares for appropriate review authorities (e.g., Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Congress) testimony, exhibits, and reports concerning the management, budgeting, and financial aspects of agency IT resources.
• Tracks compliance with executive, legislative, and agency mandates affecting IT, and periodically benchmarks agency performance against industry costs and trends.
As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria are ineligible for further consideration.
An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
1. A resume
2. An attachment addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements if you do not address them in the answer blocks within the application
3. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you are claiming noncompetitive eligibility as a current/former FAA Executive or current/former member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent system.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
A resume and narrative addressing the requirements listed in this announcement should be submitted online via the Apply Now button on this announcement. Uploaded resumes and narratives must be submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration for the position.
THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION IN USAJOBS
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the "Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed above. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Amendment Date: 09/17/2019
Amendment Note: Amended for format.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation,
race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations
to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable
accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by
contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/545893600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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