Job opening: Chief Information Officer
Salary: $237 703 - 303 072 per year
Published at: Oct 11 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a position designated as an FHFA Executive by the Director as based on the incumbent's influence over and accountability for effectively accomplishing the FHFA mission. Following is a general description of the executive roles and responsibilities representative of FHFA executive positions, followed by a description of programs and functions managed, reporting structure and the specific roles and responsibilities assigned specifically to this position.
Duties
EXECUTIVE DESIGNATION:
This is a position designated as an FHFA Executive by the Director as based on the incumbent's influence over and accountability for effectively accomplishing the FHFA mission. Following is a general description of the executive roles and responsibilities representative of FHFA executive positions, followed by a description of programs and functions managed, reporting structure, and the specific roles and responsibilities assigned specifically to this position.
EXECUTIVE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Serves as a key advisor to the Director with responsibility for participating in major decisions and general management of FHFA. Provides strategic and operational expertise to the Director and is responsible for participating in major decisions and general management of the agency.
Description of Organization(s)/Programs Managed and Reporting Structure: Serves as Chief Information Officer for FHFA. Acts as primary advisor to the Director and senior FHFA staff on all matters related to information technology oversight and is responsible for leading the analysis of technology requirements and managing the life cycle of technology at FHFA. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of Technology and Information Management (OTIM) staff through subordinate managers. Oversees technology planning, management, and investments consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations, OMB Circular A-11, the E-Government Act, OPM and OMB regulation/circulars and/or the Clinger-Cohen Act.
Incumbent reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
Directs and oversees the design, development, and maintenance of FHFA's computer systems. Provides leadership and direction to staff to ensure the planning, direction, and coordination of major information technology projects. Manages systems to support modeling efforts and provides information management support for economic, financial, and policy research and analysis involving GSE data.
Directs proactive customer service and support, ensuring that critical issues and trends are identified, tracked, and resolved. Establishes key performance indicators for the unit's primary services that anticipate potential customer impact based on acceptable control limits. Directs the development of reporting on the status of key services and customer issues. Establishes appropriate service level agreements with customer for core services. Ensures the efficient and effective operation of FHFA's production computing environment.
Directs the development and operation of information technology and applications that support FHFA's regulatory responsibilities. Directs the annual review of all information systems to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, ensuring the review of all hardware and software, the adequacy of system documentation, the design and architecture of the systems and databases.
Serves as expert in the planning aspect of technology acquisitions, which includes advising and making recommendations to the Director and other policymakers for the selection, replacement and upgrading of hardware and software. Recommends and develops new or revised technologies, methods and procedures to resolve complex FHFA business problems. Develops appropriate internal controls to ensure the security of data.
Analyzes and monitors new technology to determine appropriateness for FHFA. Directs the creation and maintenance of a future-focused enterprise technology architecture that clearly links business needs to technology solutions and enables the review of how new technologies might improve FHFA mission efficiency and effectiveness.
Leads the development of multi-year technology investment strategies, consistent with federal capital planning investment and control (CPIC) models to ensure technology investments are well planned. Collaborates with executives throughout the agency to ensure emerging business requirements are well understood, resource needs are anticipated in advance, and resources are available to execute on time.
Directs the development and maintenance of IT disaster recovery plans for continuity of critical applications in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Oversees the development of responses to information technology-related inquiries from external entities, including the OIG, Congress, OMB, GSA, GAO, and the GSEs.
Directs the design, development, and maintenance of all technology related training within FHFA.
Represents FHFA at technology-related meetings and conferences.
Performs other responsibilities and assignments of a critical, urgent, and confidential nature as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Requirements
- Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible under other hiring authorities
- ***SF 50's are now required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing tenure 1 or 2, and competitive status. If you are a current SES, you must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Qualifications
Qualifying experience for the LL-2210-01 level includes one year of specialized experience at the equivalent to EL/GS-15 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include the following:
Leading the development and deployment of a cloud computing platform for an organization, including budgetary planning, procurements, data migration, change management, staffing/training, and other related efforts to transition an organization to a cloud computing solution.
Leading or coordinating the long-term planning and implementation for technology systems or initiatives, including budgeting, acquisition planning, requirements planning, project management, and other related functions.
Developing and implementing a cutting-edge data analysis function for an organization, including business requirement planning, selection of data management/storage systems, development of system architecture, workforce and contracting planning, and other related functions to transform an agency's data analytics.
Experience working with laws, executive orders, organizational policies, and other relevant rules and regulations to manage and maintain high-quality information technology products and systems in a regulated environment.
Leading and managing a technology initiative or program to include effectively communicating and working with stakeholders, industry leaders, the public, and other officials within the government to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deliver customer focused solutions.
Time-In-Grade: Current FHFA employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the LL-01 grade level, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-15 or higher in the Federal Service.
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
US
- Name: Janice Obeido
- Phone: (202) 649-3742
- Email: [email protected]
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