Deputy Director, Technology

Summary

The Deputy Director, Technology (DD-Tech) is located in the Office of the Deputy Commissioner/Director, Technology Transformation Services (TTS), whose' mission is to design and deliver a digital government with and for the American public. TTS is building the future of government service delivery, innovation, and modernization, together with its government partners. TTS uses technology to help agencies deliver better government experiences by making their services more accessible, efficient, and effective. Additionally, TTS helps agencies save time and money with technology shared services, and modern application platforms, processes, and software solutions.

The DD-Tech is responsible for leading the organization's digital technology products, programs and architecture, setting the strategic direction, key performance indicators, and execution roadmap to achieve the organization's goals.

Additionally, the DD-Tech:

• Prioritizes the use and development of TTS-wide technical standards, cross-leveraging other government capabilities, and ensuring solutions are cost efficient and in the best interest of tax payer dollars.
• Serves as the organization's technical leader, focused on aligning, modernizing, and standing-up current and future government wide shared products that securely improve the public's ability to receive services, access government resources and information, and do business with the government.
• Leads the overall management and improvement of TTS technical practices, security and management controls; developing integrated solutions including technology, processes, and/or policy.
• Serves as a technical thought leader and provides advice and consultation in the development of policies, plans, and practices that may result in government wide impact as it relates to digital technology solutions.
• Communicates and engages with a diverse range of senior and executive stakeholders, including Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and industry leaders, which requires sophisticated communication skills to represent TTS' interests, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading medium to large scale digital products and programs.
• Demonstrated executive-level experience in managing the performance and operation of a medium to large digital technology organization (100+ FTEs).

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

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.

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.

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.

4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards 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

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.

For guidance on how to address the ECQ's in the context of your resume, please refer to page 16 and 17 of the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/#url=Handbooks

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY:

Deputy Commissioner/Director,

Technology Transformation Services (TTS)

Washington, DC

NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: GSA has established Pay Tiers within the Governmentwide SES pay band and categorized each SES position in the agency into one of three tiers. This structure is designed to provide a more refined approach to executive compensation, aligning pay levels with the scope, complexity, and impact of each SES role. This is a TierI SES position. Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this position, will not lose pay upon appointment.

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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.

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