IT Specialist (Chief Technology Officer)

DutiesServes as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).Oversees identification and evaluation of new and emerging cyber security and grants management technologies.Advises on business expertise to align technology-related decisions with the organization's goals.Supports OJP by making sound strategic decisions on cyber security and grants management solutions/investments.Serves as OJP's expert on oversight of national programs with precedent-setting issues.Serves as the principal advisor to the CIO on technical concepts and emerging technologies in support of business operations.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship required.Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.Pre-employment drug testing required.1-year probationary period may be required.Confidential Financial Disclosure may be requiredSecurity Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk QualificationsSelective Placement Factor: Experience with contemporary cloud-based solution delivery practices integrating SaaS/PaaS/IaaS and shared services using a governed API-centric approach.Basic Entry Requirements: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:Provides advice, guidance, and assistance in formulating and/or articulating policies regarding, positions concerning, and responses to current, emerging, or anticipated IT developments.Plans and/or manages IT projects involving innovative concepts or approaches where precedents do not exist.Evaluates missions, goals, plans, business processes, and/or programs, and develops and/or implements enterprise architecture strategies.Provides technical advice and counsel to management and/or other key officials on matters relating to new or modified basic policies and programs that affect or relate to current and existing functions and programs.Identifies opportunities for Artificial Intelligence adoption and aligns them with organization's broader objectives.Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications:Information Management Leadershipinformation Systems/Network SecurityEnterprise Architecture Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https:// All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional informationThis position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.Recruitment incentives may be authorized.This position excluded from the bargaining unit.This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy. Help 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.For All U.S. Citizens: Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.For Status/Merit Promotion/VEOA candidates: Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume and application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.For Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) applicants: The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, or if your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Under merit promotion procedures, to be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Under category rating procedures, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.