The National Ocean Service (NOS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the nation's most comprehensive coastal agency with world-class expertise in science, technology, and management. NOS conducts applied research and employs advanced surveying, observing, modeling, and computing technologies to provide services and tools that inform federal, state, and local decision making.

Duties

As the Assistant Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for the National Ocean Service (NOS), the incumbent will serve as the principal advisor to NOS leadership on overall information resources/systems management, strive to improve the operations and service delivery of NOS programs through the effective use of IT, and support implementing enterprise solutions in accordance with the NOAA IT portfolio management plan. The ACIO is responsible for: Leading NOS in the strategic management of information resources by advocating for cross-organizational program process improvements; ensuring program processes are modified to take full advantage of IT solutions; developing and promoting standards-based IT; enabling cost-efficient and effective use of IT; and exercising principles of effective IT capital planning and investment analysis. Promoting and shaping an effective strategic and operational IT planning and investment process that includes responsibility for ensuring appropriate FITARA oversight and approval of IT investments in coordination with NOS program offices. The incumbent will ensure that IT projects included in the IT strategic and operating plans support the business needs of NOS, are prepared in accordance with Departmental and OMB guidance, and align with NOS, NOAA, and DOC strategic plans. Developing, issuing, monitoring and enforcing compliance with policies, guidance and standards applicable to all IT hardware, software and telecommunications in NOS, with particular focus on overseeing and ensuring compliance with IT security policy and procedures. Advising NOS leadership, in partnership with other senior managers, to facilitate management access to needed information resources and to promote innovative uses, particularly of new and emerging technologies. Providing oversight to ensure information and records are properly managed; i.e., information is collected only as needed, protected from those who would destroy or abuse it, readily accessible to those who need it, and quickly disseminated to those who use or contribute to it. Overseeing the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data, including analyzing and defining data requirements and specifications; designing and implementing databases; developing and executing data mining and data warehousing programs; and ensuring the rigorous application of data management and security policies. Ensuring the security of operations in cyberspace encompassing the full range of vulnerability reduction, incident response, resiliency, and recovery activities, including computer network operations, information assurance, and securing the information and communication infrastructure. Working with NOS management to ensure the operation of IT processes is timely, cost- effective, in accordance with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies, and optimized to meet requirements within available budget resources. Supporting research, development and engineering efforts needed to define IT alternatives that can improve operations and customer service, as well as keeping current with user requirements and customer satisfaction concerning products and services. Promoting shared development for common Federal processes, interoperability, and sharing of information by participating as a member of the CIO Council.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ 1 -Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 -Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 -Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 -Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5-Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font. Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): HR SPECIALIST ENTERS IN PTQs Demonstrated ability to implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate IT projects for a large organization, including evaluating IT investments, business process engineering, and ensuring accountability to maximize financial resources. Demonstrated experience applying rules and/or regulations in IT, including IT security and information controls, or related areas in a Federal, state and local government, nonprofit, or private sector setting. Demonstrated experience resolving technical issues in multiple IT disciplines, including virtualized and distributed computing systems, software engineering, networks and telecommunications systems integration, emerging technologies architectures, outsourcing and contract management for IT systems and services, building and facilities requirements necessary to support complex IT systems, IT security, and/or transitioning legacy systems to cloud computing environments. NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Eniko Csikos
• Phone: 301-427-2514
• Email: [email protected]