Summary

This position is located in the Information Technology & Data Division, Washington, DC. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the incumbent serves as the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for Field Operations providing administrative oversight and direction over designated programs within the division.

Duties

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As the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for Field Operations, the incumbent oversees the BOP's enterprise IT field operations and support. This oversight includes planning, budgeting, and execution of resource management and oversight of IT staff training and technical support; and IT support of BOP field users, including institution staff, regional offices, Residential Reentry Management offices, and offsite offices such as the Counter-terrorism Unit and Consolidated Legal Centers. The incumbent also has oversight of the management and support of non-BOP users accessing BOP IT systems; management and oversight of the BOP inmate education network (ICEN) and management and oversight of the agency's video conferencing and collaboration programs (including technical support for telehealth and national executive conferences).

As a principal member of the Assistant Director's staff, the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the review and evaluation of program areas and must remain current on goals and objectives of the supervisor in the BOP.

The incumbent will serve as a liaison between ITDD and other divisions and offices. In this capacity, the incumbent will serve as the focal point within the Division for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of relevant national program review activities as well as providing support, assistance, and feedback for program changes.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
• You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes.

Qualifications

This position uses a resume-only application process. To meet the minimum qualification requirements, your resume must clearly demonstrate possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) relevant to the position. The resume must not exceed two pages; resumes longer than two pages will not be considered. Your resume should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments that reflect the required qualifications. If your resume does not provide sufficient evidence that you meet these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration. A panel may evaluate whether you meet the ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

MTQ 1. Demonstrated professional and executive level technical knowledge and management experience in Enterprise Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, Communications, and emerging technology within the corrections or criminal justice sector, including demonstrated experience in developing, formulating, and promulgating new and updated information technology strategies, policies, directives, and procedures related to these topics across a wide and diverse enterprise. Experience successfully executing technology vision and strategy through partnership with Acquisition and Operations personnel.

MTQ. 2. Demonstrated financial and personnel management experience related to information technology, including planning for and justifying resources and delivering high ROI Information Technology investments, including ability to conduct sound analysis, and to present the results in a clear, precise, and persuasive manner on complex issues related to information technology matters in response to federal information technology statuses, regulations, policies, or procedures.

Education

This position does not have any education requirements.

Additional information

You must submit all required materials by the closing date of this announcement. If any required documents are missing, your application will be evaluated solely on the information received, which may result in reduced consideration or an ineligible determination. Application materials will not be returned. Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) and must update this report annually thereafter.

Veterans' Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Service positions.

The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for any selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee under Title 5 must be certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to appointment. Individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and received ECQ certification must provide a copy of their certification as part of their application package.

Candidates must still meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) for the position, however, you do not need to address the ECQs if you meet any of the following criteria:

1. You are currently serving under a career SES appointment
2. You are eligible for reinstatement into the SES
3. You have completed an OPM-approved CDP and received Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification. Proof of QRB certification must be provided.

The selected candidate may undergo additional evaluation through a structured interview conducted by the OPM QRB. OPM must review and approve the executive qualifications of all new career SES appointees prior to appointment.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees: To be eligible for secondary law enforcement retirement coverage, you must have completed the mandatory training courses "Introduction to Correctional Techniques, Phase I and Phase II." If these courses have not been completed, you are not eligible for secondary law enforcement retirement coverage, but you may still be considered for a non-law enforcement position.

If you are not currently employed by the Bureau of Prisons, you must submit training records demonstrating completion of Phase I and Phase II to your hiring Human Resources office prior to appointment. Individuals under FERS or CSRS who have not completed three years of primary law enforcement coverage will not receive law enforcement retirement coverage in this position. To regain coverage, individuals must return to a position with primary law enforcement retirement coverage.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.