Director of Technology and Computing

Bureau of Labor Statistics • Suitland, MD

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About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Director of Technology and Computing exercises full managerial control and oversight of the BLS IT network infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, and IT cloud environments. This includes acquiring and securing hardware and software, and establishing usage policies. The role also oversees the BLS IT cybersecurity program, monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities, taking corrective action, and executing the IT security audit program in alignment with DOL, OMB, NIST, and other federal guidance. Additionally, the Director directs the management, operation, and enhancement of BLS's internal and external websites, including the public data dissemination site and the Internet Data Collection Facility used for secure survey collection. The position establishes and oversees contract vehicles for IT hardware, software, and professional services, identifying needs, setting technical specifications, and monitoring vendor performance. The Director reports on the BLS IT investment portfolio, ensuring timely OMB reporting of Major IT Business Cases and managing the annual IT Acquisition Authorization plan. Finally, the role leads cross-functional teams and multi-faceted project portfolios, establishing IT project management methodologies and best practices while advising BLS executives on emerging technologies to enhance IT and statistical research capabilities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Executive Core Qualifications.
• Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
• 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.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position.
• Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).
• Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• Resume must use a font size no smaller than 10-point, and margins no smaller than one inch.
• 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.
• There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
• TQ 1: Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and modernizing IT strategies and infrastructure to advance a large organization's mission, vision, and goals. This includes integrating emerging technologies and optimizing IT operations to serve a geographically dispersed customer base, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adaptability to evolving needs.
• TQ 2: Proven leadership in directing and supervising IT staff to develop, administer, and secure agency information technology operations and cybersecurity. Emphasizes fostering maximum productivity, effective public service, and a culture of innovation, while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices and operational excellence across the organization.
• 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.
• 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.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment.
• All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Nice To Haves

• 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 be hired based on merit and competence.

Responsibilities

• Exercises full managerial control and oversight of the BLS IT network infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, and IT cloud environments - acquiring and securing hardware and software, and establishing usage policies.
• Oversees the BLS IT cybersecurity program, monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities, taking corrective action, and executing the IT security audit program in alignment with DOL, OMB, NIST, and other federal guidance.
• Directs the management, operation, and enhancement of BLS's internal and external websites, including the public data dissemination site and the Internet Data Collection Facility used for secure survey collection.
• Establishes and oversees contract vehicles for IT hardware, software, and professional services - identifying needs, setting technical specifications, and monitoring vendor performance.
• Reports on the BLS IT investment portfolio, ensuring timely OMB reporting of Major IT Business Cases and managing the annual IT Acquisition Authorization plan.
• Leads cross-functional teams and multi-faceted project portfolios, establishing IT project management methodologies and best practices while advising BLS executives on emerging technologies to enhance IT and statistical research capabilities.

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