Summary

The Director, Technology and Data Services position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). I&A is a unique member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland.

Duties

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The Directorate of Technology and Data Services (TDS) delivers DHS with intelligence mission systems and services that enable secure information sharing, collaboration, and analysis within DHS and across Federal, SLTT, and private sector partners. TDS operates the DHS Top Secret/SCI network; develops mission solutions for I&A intelligence and business operations; and facilitates access to and usability of data and analytics across DHS, IC, Federal, and SLTT stakeholders. The Director of TDS is the Chief Information Officer for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides executive leadership for the TDS workforce, including overseeing talent acquisition, professional development, and ensuring a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive.
• Promotes and shapes effective strategic and operational IT planning process that integrates the budget process, implements priorities established by the I&A Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, and fully integrates with the Department's and the Intelligence Community's strategic plans.
• Oversees planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of the architecture, acquisition, and operation of the information technology and data services critical for DHS's intelligence mission.
• Oversees the design, operation, and maintenance of the nationwide DHS Top Secret/SCI network to ensure a fully secure and available network.
• Develops, issues, monitors, and enforces compliance with policies, guidance, and standards applicable to all TS/SCI IT hardware, software and telecommunications located within DHS SCI Facilities.
• Maintains security and interoperability with other classified systems across the Government and with systems operated by Federal, State, local and foreign partners.
• Drives innovation and improvement for delivery of IT and data services in support of I&A operational needs and business and management efficiency.
• Adopts industry best practices and other Federal or Intelligence Community solutions to meet I&A needs.
• Leads the effective management of information resources by advocating cross-organizational program innovation and process improvements; ensuring program process are modernized to take full advantage of IT solutions; developing and promoting architecture and standards-based IT; enabling cost efficient and effective use of IT; and exercising principles of effective IT capital planning and investment analysis.
• Supports the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis in their role as the Senior Information Sharing Executive for the Department.
• Chairs the DHS Intelligence System Board (ISB) to oversee information technology acquisition across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and for ensuring acquisitions comply with standards, guidance, regulation, and statutes.
• Serves as the I&A approving authority for cost, schedules, and performance criteria for contracts and agreements for IT services with other government agencies.
• Leads and manages data analytics and governance efforts by overseeing and directing team of data scientists and IT developers that work closely with DHS Intelligence data owners and mission operators.
• Administers a review process for data and information sharing access agreements with national security partners to ensure appropriate application of privacy, civil liberties, and intelligence oversight policy and regulation, as well as technical standards.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You will be subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination, and random polygraph examinations may be conducted after entry on duty.

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). A sample 2-pages resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16 - 17) Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.

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

TQ 1. Demonstrated experience overseeing planning, management, and daily operations of a national security system processing classified information.

TQ 2. Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of cybersecurity standards (including a Zero Trust Architecture) and ensuring effective risk management for national security systems processing classified information.

TQ 3. Demonstrated experience leading development of mission applications and overseeing data analytics and data governance programs to meet national security operational needs.

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.

Detailed information on each ECQs, the underlying and fundamental competencies, and information regarding the Structured Interview QRB (SIQRB) Process are available in the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board."

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.

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.

Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Trinice Clayborne via email at [redacted] .

Benefits

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