Deputy Administrator for Engineering

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Serves as Deputy Administrator for Engineering/Deputy CIO for Engineering within TCSC, reporting to the Administrator. Provides executive leadership and oversight of enterprise engineering, technical programs, AI, systems engineering, digital transformation, and modernization initiatives. Advises the Administrator, Departmental CIO, and senior leadership on engineering strategy, technical feasibility, innovation, project performance, risk, and enterprise technology investments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
• Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• Demonstrated executive-level experience leading enterprise engineering organizations, technical operations, systems integration activities, and technology governance functions within large, complex organizations. This includes establishing engineering strategies, governance frameworks, technical standards, performance measures, and modernization initiatives that align technology capabilities with organizational objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and mission priorities.
• Demonstrated executive-level experience leading engineering modernization initiatives and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, cloud computing, and digital transformation capabilities to enhance organizational performance, mission delivery, operational effectiveness, and technology outcomes.
• Demonstrated executive-level experience directing complex engineering portfolios, technology programs, or enterprise initiatives involving strategic planning, resource management, risk management, organizational transformation, and performance accountability. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in support of organizational goals.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Nice To Haves

• Highly qualified candidates may possess an advanced degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Candidates may also hold relevant professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), ITIL, SAFe, Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA), or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise engineering functions, technology modernization initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts.
• Provides executive leadership and oversight of the Engineering Department within TCSC Technology Services.
• Directs enterprise engineering operations, systems integration, technical governance, and modernization initiatives to ensure alignment with mission objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and federal architecture standards.
• Establishes governance frameworks, technical review processes, quality assurance standards, and performance measures that promote accountability, consistency, and successful delivery of enterprise engineering services.
• Leads the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technology initiatives that support organizational innovation and digital transformation.
• Evaluates technical solutions, engineering methodologies, and system architectures to ensure operational effectiveness, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability.
• Advises senior leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, implementation risks, and opportunities to leverage emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and governance requirements.
• Directs the governance and execution of enterprise engineering portfolios, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, performance measurement, and delivery accountability.
• Establishes reporting frameworks and governance processes to ensure transparency, operational alignment, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Leads executive portfolio reviews to assess project performance, technical quality, organizational impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Develops long-range engineering strategies, modernization roadmaps, workforce development plans, and technical capability initiatives that support enterprise transformation and future-state mission requirements.
• Collaborates with senior executives and cross-functional leadership to integrate engineering priorities into organizational planning and decision-making.
• Leads change management efforts that advance modernization, digital transformation, and technology innovation while fostering operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, project performance, enterprise risks, technology investments, and emerging technology trends.
• Communicates complex technical information and strategic recommendations to executive, operational, and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making and advance organizational objectives.

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: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed