Deputy Chief Information Officer for Delivery
What you'd do
This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), in Camp Springs, MD. As the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Delivery (DCIO), you will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in carrying out the strategic vision for information technology (IT) programs. He/she will direct and manage the headquarters staff in all areas related to the information technology resources of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Major duties
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We lawfully administer immigration and naturalization adjudication functions and establish immigration services policies and priorities. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) develops and implements technology solutions that power USCIS operations. OIT is also responsible for anticipating and gathering mission needs and responding to the requirements identified by business users in the development, testing, integration, implementation, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of IT capabilities used to accomplish the mission of USCIS. Major Duties The DCIO for Delivery participates in monitoring of all delivery program activities, ensuring policy consistency, program effectiveness, quality project management, business values, and responding to all USCIS delivery needs. As such, he/she also represents USCIS on matters internal and external to the agency. The DCIO for Delivery will exercise executive direction and leadership in assisting the CIO in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities: Conceives plans, directs and coordinates the full range of IT delivery requirements of USCIS through subordinates, supervisors, and managers. Oversee the management and administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of state-of-the art, cutting- edge, global IT systems to ensure that they meet USCIS's mission. Designs and develops strategic plans to ensure a sound integrated IT architecture and promotes efficient use of resources, effective system design, and operation of all IT systems. Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative and qualitative basis, the effectiveness and business value of IT projects and operations ensuring the USICS efforts achieve agency goals of the designated programs. Ensures plans and programs and initiatives are budgeted for and are ready for implementation to support USCIS goals and milestones. Provides guidance/counsel to top-level executive management of an agency/organization with respect to information management technology program management activities with mission program priorities and performance, and to coordinate the efforts of the Information Technology workforce to deliver on those mission program priorities and performance. As a member of the agency's executive team, you will implement the President's Management Agenda within your specific area of responsibility. For an overview of the various responsibilities USCIS carries out within the Government, visit our website at http://www.uscis.gov.
What you need to qualify
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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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, 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. For a sample resume, see Appendix 2 of OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The ECQs and TQs should be evident in the 2-page resume. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to oversee and lead the design, implementation, and continuing development of modern, reliable, and secure end-to-end IT services and applications (i.e. DevOps practices, cloud-based business systems, network operations, web servers, Service Desk, telecommunications and IT security). TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and build enterprise consensus for large, complex multi-component IT programs that may include multiple enterprises, multi-agency stakeholders and contractors, to include successes in leading the delivery of enterprise-level information technology solutions to significantly advance agency-level mission activities, providing modern digital-government, highly efficient, and state-of-the-art products and services to business customers. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements 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 effectively demonstrate evidence of the ECQs and TQs, 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.
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