The mission of the Office of the Chief Information Officer is to manage the acquisition and use of information-and technology resources to improve the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of USDA service delivery to all its customers.This position is located in The Office of the Chief Information (OCIO), Information Resources Management Center (IRMC), Enterprise Architecture (EA) Division.

Duties

Responsible for creating an integrated, tiered EA that supports improved planning and risk management at both the Agency and Department levels. Responsible for developing and implementing program standards in support of the Federal Enterprise Architecture version II to enhance interoperability, reduce redundancy and cost of ownership. Representing Department Interagency work groups established to develop government wide Enterprise Architecture IT policy initiatives and solutions to critical issues. Analyze enterprise business drivers to determine business information and technical IT architecture requirements. Analyze the current information technology environment to detect critical deficiencies arid recommend solutions for improvement. Develop and implement agency-wide: policies, procedures, tools, templates, activities, and infrastructure to align agency internal business practices with government-wide regulations and policies. Perform administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members. Provide advice and counsel to workers related to work and admin matters. Negotiates for acceptance of the Department's position on key government wide Enterprise Architecture IT policy initiatives.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Qualification Requirements: If qualifying based on experience, you application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience: At the GS-15: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal sector; that included experience: 1) providing technical expertise and guidance on the development and establishment of architectures and technical standards for information systems and communications infrastructure at a command level; 2) developing policies and programs for information systems (e.g. satellite communication systems, precision navigation and timing, etc.); 3) managing, directing or overseeing the implementation of communications systems; 4) developing and implementing concepts for modernizing communication systems. AND IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four following competencies: 1.) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2.) 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. 3.) 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. 4.) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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 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

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Information Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Abolade Thomas
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]