Chief Information Officer (CIO)
What you'd do
NEH is a grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
Major duties
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and direction for all information technology, cybersecurity, and data operations at the National Endowment for the Humanities. The CIO oversees the agency's enterprise-wide information systems, ensures compliance with federal IT and acquisition requirements, advances modernization initiatives, and leads a diverse professional workforce in support of NEH's mission. Major duties include: Leading the design, development, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide information systems that support agency programs and operations. Providing executive leadership on current and emerging information technology and cybersecurity issues, ensuring alignment with federal standards and modern best practices. Formulating and implementing major internal IT programs, policies, and governance structures to meet federal requirements and organizational priorities. Overseeing IT acquisition strategies, resource management, and procurement activities in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and OMB guidance. Representing the agency in interagency councils and working groups, fostering partnerships, and negotiating solutions that advance enterprise initiatives. Serving as a key member of senior leadership and contributing to cross-organizational initiatives and special projects requiring coordinated technical and strategic action. Supporting additional enterprise technology leadership roles, including serving as the agency's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) or Chief Data Officer (CDO), as needed.
What you need to qualify
As a basic requirement for entry into the senior executive service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability. This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising many employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature is at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. Your application should demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in SES positions such as: Leading the work of an organizational unit Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance Supervising the work of employees, developing policy and other executive functions If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume. RESUME MUST NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Narrative statements specifically addressing the ECQs and/or the TQs are not required but must be addressed within your two page resume. Applications received with resumes exceeding the 2-page limit will be disqualified and will not receive further consideration. 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. See Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit here. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy these technical qualifications. TQ 1 - Enterprise Information Systems, Architecture, IT Modernization, Leadership Demonstrated ability to lead the design, development, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide information and technology systems for an organization with national scope; demonstrated experience advising senior executives and nontechnical stakeholders on IT and related matters. TQ 2 - Cybersecurity, IT Policy, Continuity of Operations, and Risk Management Expertise Experience implementing policies and operational solutions aligned to federal IT cybersecurity and privacy laws/regulations; leading risk management process; addressing emerging cyber security issues; and applying knowledge of new technological developments. TQ 3 - Federal IT Acquisition, Governance, and Resource Management Mastery of federal IT governance, budgetary and procurement processes, and acquisition requirements; oversight of IT investments, aligned with the agency's mission objectives and in compliance with FAR, OMB guidance, and federal government IT standards and requirements. TQ 4 - Enterprise Information Technology for Grant Management and Records Management Demonstrated leadership experience in the implementation of enterprise IT programs that support the federal grantmaking operations lifecycle, Grants.gov and automated grant processing, Interagency Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding, 2 C.F.R 200, NARA - Capstone, FOIA and Records Management requirements and procedures. 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 two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. Review ECQ guidance in OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board. These are the five ECQs and their competencies: 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 Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness). 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. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology). 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. (Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience). 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. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement). 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. (Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking). 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, please attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. A method to present demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs is to use the C - C - A - R model (Challenge / Context / Action / Results): 1. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. 2. Context - Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). 3. Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. 4. Results - Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
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