Summary

As the Assistant CIO, Technology, you will serve as the Civil Division's senior enterprise technology executive responsible for developing, governing, and advancing the Division's technology capabilities in support of mission objectives. You will advise the Chief Information Officer and senior leadership regarding technology risks, future capabilities, modernization opportunities, and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, that may enhance enterprise operations.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a GS-2210-15 Assistant CIO, Technology position, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serving as the senior enterprise technology strategist responsible for defining and
  advancing the Civil Division's long-term technology vision and modernization strategy.
• Coordinating with cybersecurity, privacy, procurement, records management, and
  technology organizations to establish enterprise AI governance practices.
• Evaluating cybersecurity risks associated with AI-enabled technologies; integrating cybersecurity principles into enterprise architecture decisions, and establishing technology acquisition and implementation guardrails.
• Developing enterprise technology strategies that align technology investments, capabilities, and modernization efforts with organizational mission requirements.
• Providing administrative and technical supervision to a staff of information technology
  specialists responsible for enterprise technology strategy, architecture governance, AI
  governance, emerging technology evaluation, and modernization activities.
• Developing multi-year technology roadmaps addressing emerging technologies, enterprise platforms, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Evaluating industry trends, Federal technology initiatives, commercial technology developments, and emerging capabilities to identify opportunities for enterprise adoption.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
• Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See "Additional Information" section for specific details.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Assistant CIO, Technology, at GS-2210-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, performing duties such as: developing enterprise technology strategies and modernization plans; leading enterprise technology governance initiatives; evaluating and recommending emerging technologies for organizational adoption; developing technology standards, policies, or governance frameworks; leading or overseeing artificial intelligence governance or enterprise technology innovation initiatives; integrating cybersecurity and risk management principles into enterprise technology planning; advising executive leadership regarding enterprise technology investments and modernization priorities; leading enterprise technology programs that support organization-wide mission requirements.

Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Additional information

This announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 2) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.