Chief Information Officer

Office of Special Counsel • Washington, DC

9h

About The Position

The Information Technology Office (ITO) is responsible for providing information technology and telecommunication services to OSC nationwide. ITO activities include support for OSC's wide and local area networks in Washington, DC, an in-house case tracking system, Internet and Intranet, wireless services, email, video conferencing, backup and restore facility for all agency file servers, eDiscovery system, AI integration, and a variety of other services.

This position serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for the management and direction of OSC-wide IT and information technology systems. This includes multiple IT systems broadly identified as (a) enterprise content management; (b) information communication; (c) information security and (d) enterprise structure and customer service. As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing a comprehensive and compliant computer security program.
Consulting with the Principal Deputy Special Counsel and COO, leading the overall success of the IT program to ensure alignment with critical agency priorities.
Acquiring and managing the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support information technology (IT) goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.
Providing advice and assistance to the Special Counsel and senior leadership on IT matters.
Representing the agency at meetings and conferences concerning IT issues.
Serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all IT related purchases.
Providing supervision, direction, and leadership to assigned IT staff within the information technology office.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Individuals born after 12-31-1959 and required to register for Selective Service under the Military Selective Service Act of 50 USC App. 453, must be registered or otherwise exempt from Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• May be eligible for incentive pay.
• May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.
• IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies (obtained in the private or public sector) equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Attention to Detail - Evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's cybersecurity safeguards. Customer Service - Overseeing the delivery of IT services through customer support. Oral Communication - Presenting information on IT operation status to program officials. Problem Solving - Providing recommendations on IT security issues.
• One year of specialized experience (obtained in the private or public sector) equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing the following: Managing the maintenance of the organization's IT systems to ensure consistency with operational objectives. Developing program policies to meet organization-wide IT requirements. Developing long-range IT plans to minimize risks associated with IT system vulnerabilities. Providing direction to a team and/or subordinate staff (i.e. assigning work, reviewing work, developing performance standards, making authoritative decisions regarding personnel actions, etc.) within a program and/or division.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who embrace the privilege of public service, bring enthusiasm and dedication to such service, and work well within a team setting.
• Flexibility and a strong commitment to OSC's statutory mission are essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a comprehensive and compliant computer security program.
• Consulting with the Principal Deputy Special Counsel and COO, leading the overall success of the IT program to ensure alignment with critical agency priorities.
• Acquiring and managing the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support information technology (IT) goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.
• Providing advice and assistance to the Special Counsel and senior leadership on IT matters.
• Representing the agency at meetings and conferences concerning IT issues.
• Serving as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for all IT related purchases.
• Providing supervision, direction, and leadership to assigned IT staff within the information technology office.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed