Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Immediate Office (IO). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides valued information technology (IT) services to many Federal agencies within HHS.

Duties

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) provides executive HHS leadership in developing, implementing, and executing the Departmental data strategy to leverage the power of data. CDO applies innovative enterprise data management and governance solutions to enhance operational and mission effectiveness, establishes the strategic direction for the Department's data management program, and optimizes the use of data within and between HHS Divisions. CDO sets goals and objectives requiring emphasis and provides vision for HHS-wide data activities, championing data ownership, standardization, discovery, accessibility, and governance. This position defines and oversees how the Department captures, maintains, and applies data to support key business processes and objectives. The role requires broad experience in policy formulation, IT, records management, and change and program management.

The CDO provides leadership, direction, and expert guidance to HHS officials at all levels in transitioning to a data-driven culture, formulates Department-wide policy, establishes targeted goals, and develops strategies to achieve these objectives. The CDO advises on planning, direction, and execution of organizational data operations.

The incumbent provides executive-level, strategic, and authoritative advice and leadership in the following areas:

Leadership

• Provides vision and leadership for developing, implementing, and modernizing the data strategy and infrastructure, supporting open data and data visualization platforms, and maintaining necessary data warehouses and tools.
• Guides the organization toward a data-driven culture while adapting to emerging opportunities.
• Represents the agency with Congress on key oversight activities.
• Serves as the senior executive point of contact for Federal interagency meetings on data management and records management.
• Bridges the gap between other agencies and the OMB regarding best practices for using agency data for statistical purposes.
• Determines strategic approaches for resource allocation and recommends long-term staffing and training solutions.

Policy and Strategic Planning

• Leads strategic, capital, and workforce planning; policy and standards development; resource management; knowledge management; architecture and infrastructure planning; auditing; and records management.
• Participate in management planning and decision-making regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and Federal and non-Federal standards.

Lifecycle Data Management

• Promotes the use of industry-leading trends and new data management technologies.
• Oversees planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for data acquisition, storage, and retrieval.
• Aligns agency data with pre-specified best practices.

Data Governance

• Ensures data management governance and compliance with statutory, legislative, and executive requirements.
• Sets strategic vision and supervises HHS data divisions and working groups to implement a comprehensive data governance strategy.

Data Availability and Infrastructure

• Defines and promotes policies, programs, and awareness throughout the agency.
• Works with the CTO and senior leadership to create an environment that makes data accessible with appropriate controls.
• Enhance business performance by leveraging existing and innovative data sources.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and advising on data use for performance and strategy.
• Evaluates the impact of infrastructure on data accessibility and works with CIOs and CTO to optimize it.
• Establishes data discovery and sharing standards including meta data standards across the Department.

Data Sets

• Manages HHS Headquarters data assets, including standardization, sharing, and publication in accordance with applicable law.
• Determines how best to leverage data assets to support the Department's mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You will be subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• This is a career position in the SES. Unless you are already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
• Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment. If selected and you do not already have OPM QRB certification, you must complete a structured ECQ interview with OPM before being appointed to the position.
• You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
• You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• You must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You will 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.

Qualifications

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 not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. 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).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience developing, implementing, and leading an enterprise-wide data strategy and governance program within a large, complex organization. This includes establishing the strategic direction for data management, championing data ownership, standardization, accessibility, and governance, and ensuring compliance with statutory, legislative, and executive requirements governing data management and records management.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading the development and application of enterprise data analytics capabilities, including the identification and adoption of industry-leading data management technologies and analytics infrastructure. This includes overseeing systems for data acquisition, storage, and retrieval, and applying innovative approaches to enhance operational and mission effectiveness through data.

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 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

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.

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, 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.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs.

Education

Additional information

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Mobility:

Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Preferred Experience:

Prior supervisory experience required; Prior experience with HHS programs preferred.

Salary:

Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.

Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure

HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

Benefits

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