Summary

Information Technology Delivery(ITD) provides leadership for intelligence and vetting systems along with services and support essential to the organization's mission to provide security professionals with timely and actionable information through effective technology systems and analytical tools.

Duties

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The Executive Director (ED), Information Technology Delivery (ITD) in Information Technology (IT), Technology and Systems (TS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) serves as a technical expert for TSA on matters involving information technology product strategy, software delivery, application support, application of emerging technology, enterprise architecture, critical vetting technologies and program management. The position requires expert knowledge of vetting operations, emerging technologies, systems architecture, cyber security, strategy development, and the application of information technology to drive operational transformation. The ED, ITD is responsible for TSA's Information Technology strategy, software development lifecycle, software development governance and standards, digital transformation and oversight of TSA enterprise IT delivery efforts. The responsibilities of the position have an agency-wide impact and influence, which includes providing innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive and transformative technology products for the TSA Enterprise.

High level duties include:

• Providing day-to-day executive leadership and operational oversight to IT's software delivery technology divisions that support TSA's mission. Exercising broad authority and responsibility for administrative and management policies, strategic planning, and program operations in the varied administrative functions. Working closely with the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs (ESVP) to help define, plan, direct and manage TSA's vetting requirements, goals, and objectives linked to the DHS Strategic Plan, the Aviation Transportation Security Act and other legal authorities. Leading collaboration efforts between the I&A, IT, and ESVP offices to ensure Risk-Based Security vetting is properly supported and conducted. Collaborating with all Assistant Administrators.
• Outlining TSA software delivery vision, implementing technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with TSA operational needs.
• Leading the development and implementation of the TSA Information Technology Strategy supporting the TSA Strategy and Administrator's Intent, DHS CIO Strategy, Congressional mandates incorporating emerging technologies and transforming Enterprise operations through digital capabilities.
• Overseeing the development and execution of major programmatic and technology change management initiatives that directly enable the organization to meet both emergent and strategic TSA requirements.
• Leading the development, operation and maintenance of robust, leading-edge technology to support threat assessments and enable domain awareness for TSA's risk-based security processes and practices. Software Delivery responsibilities include:
  
  
  1. Providing 365x24x7 support for all operational systems; providing Configuration Management, Quality Control, enterprise delivery, software and technology processing;
  2. Performing data analysis and support to include the development and distribution of reports, performance metrics, and prediction simulations;
  3. Managing Secure Flight (SF), Consolidated Screening Gateway (CSG) and Transportation Vetting System (TVS), Mission Scheduling Notification System (MSNS) software and systems design, development and testing including all major and minor systems across TSA; and
  4. Providing systems engineering and software development support across all programs and leading all engineering process improvement and development initiatives for TSA Risk-Based Security.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must serve a probationary period of one year unless you previously completed the probationary period in a SES/TSES position.
3. Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
4. 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.
5. Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
6. Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
7. Must complete a favorable Tier 5 Background Investigation (T5).
8. This position requires a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance that must be completed prior to appointment.
9. You will be subject to a 5-year periodic investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

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.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume MAY NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. 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).

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-BASED. Therefore, evidence of each ECQ and TQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume.

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

1. Demonstrated experience in the application of emerging technology, cyber security, Program Management laws, Federal Acquisitions rules and best practice delivery measuring performance through value to the organization.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of current Information Technology methods and direct experience managing and directing large and complex technology programs, expertise in agile delivery of IT applications, and IT processes critical to providing mission essential services to large complex organizations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES)/Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the the ECQs and TQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position.

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/TSES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES/TSES 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/TSES.

FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

• The TSA, an excepted service agency, was established by Public Law 107-71, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), on November 19, 2001. ATSA provides TSA with the authority to modify and develop its own human capital program, provided such modifications are consistent with 49 USC 40122.
• This is an excepted service position. However, there is an interchange agreement with the OPM and TSA that enables Career TSES members who have been approved by the Qualifications Review Board at OPM to qualify for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions without additional competition.
• You will be required to serve a probationary period of one year unless you previously completed the probationary period in a SES/TSES position.
• When you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 278. You will need to provide this information annually.
• Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the SES/TSES.
• Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES/TSES leaders. Individuals selected for SES/TSES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Mobility Agreement.

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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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