Deputy Chief Information Officer
What you'd do
The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) mission is to promote innovation and competition by providing quality examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. Through the issuance of patents, the USPTO encourages technological advancement by providing incentives to invent, invest in, and disclose new technology worldwide.
Major duties
The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. A $25,000 recruitment bonus may be authorized for new federal employees in alignment with federal regulations and a signed 1-year service agreement. All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position. For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page. The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Information Officer and the Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the application of information technology (IT) to improve business processes and outcomes. The DCIO provides leadership and management of the OCIO organization and is ultimately responsible for the development, implementation, information security, maintenance, enhancement, and operation of USPTO's information technology and data assets. The DCIO provides operational and tactical leadership, oversight, guidance and direction for the planning and management of the OCIO and information technology across the USPTO, with particular emphasis on day-to-day IT operations execution and administrative oversight and management. The DCIO represents the Chief Information Officer to the OCIO, USPTO, United States Department of Commerce, legislative and policy-making bodies, and to various work groups and committees composed of governmental, public, and industry group stakeholders. Specifically, the incumbent provides leadership and management of the following areas for the OCIO and information technology across the USPTO: - Strategic Planning - Capital Planning and Financial Investment Management - Workforce Management and Leadership - Acquisitions and Vendor Management - Information Security - Emerging Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Enterprise Architecture - Cloud Strategy and Hybrid/Multi-Cloud Environments - System Acquisition, Modernization, Development, Integration and Delivery - Infrastructure, Systems Operations and Maintenance and Data Center Operations - End User Support and Service Desk Operations - Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Data Assets and Data Management - E-Government and Other Automation Initiatives - Privacy - Stakeholder Management - Customer Experience Excellence
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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 11 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Expert knowledge of and demonstrated hands-on delivery experience in a wide range of technology and services - candidate must prove hands-on delivery past performance in at least four of the following areas and demonstrate knowledge and ability across all of the following: AI, enterprise architecture; data architecture, database management, and data warehousing/analytics; cloud computing; software and application development; hardware; networking; cybersecurity; IT operations, and distributed digital voice and data networks. PTQ 2: Demonstrated leadership ability and expert knowledge to lead strategic and tactical enterprise-wide emerging technology initiatives to improve and enhance information technology security, development/delivery, operations, and lifecycle management in direct support of defined business objectives across a large, multifunctional technical organization which includes a blended workforce consisting of employees and contractors/vendors. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional 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 reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, 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 ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency ECQ 3: Merit and Competence ECQ 4: Leading People ECQ 5: Achieving Results 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.
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