Chief Information Officer

Summary This position serves as the principal advisor to the Executive Director of Operations and senior leadership regarding Information Technology (IT) and enterprise digital strategy. Responsibilities The CIO plans, directs, and oversees agency-wide information technology (IT) and information management (IM) resources. Ensure secure, reliable, and mission-aligned digital capabilities that support DNFSB’s statutory mission, executive decision-making, and day-to-day operations. Provides executive leadership for an agency-wide, risk-based cybersecurity integrated across the information lifecycle, consistent with government-wide policy for managing information as a strategic resource. Develops and enforces a secure, integrated enterprise architecture to guide technology decisions, reduce duplicative systems, ensure interoperability, and sustain reliable mission support capabilities. Leads enterprise IT planning and budgeting, ensuring IT resources are aligned to mission priorities and managed with disciplined performance oversight and accountability. Oversees DNFSB information management as an enterprise capability, governing information throughout its lifecycle (creation/collection, use/maintenance, dissemination, and disposition) consistent with OMB A-130 policy expectations. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period. Public Financial Disclosure: OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required. This position requires a pre-employment drug screening Background and security investigation for Secret Clearance. Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), each applicant must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of executive-level management capabilities that are directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed below. The ideal candidate will have experience managing employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet these basic qualification requirements in addition to all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically disqualify an applicant. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQ and MTQ related to this position within your resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for this position. Your resume should not exceed 2 pages. There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the MTQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. MTQs: Your 2-page resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. MTQ 1: Experience leading enterprise information technology (IT) strategy, governance, and capital planning for an organization, including establishing IT governance processes; aligning IT investments with mission priorities, IT portfolio management, and enterprise architecture. MTQ 2: Experience managing major IT investments (e.g., cloud or enterprise systems), ensuring compliance with Federal laws and policies (e.g., Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, OMB guidance), and advising senior leadership on IT strategy, budget, and performance. MTQ 3: Experience leading cybersecurity and technology risk management programs within an organization, including overseeing implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF), managing system authorization and risk assessments, and implementing enterprise security initiatives (e.g., continuous monitoring, incident response, Zero Trust). ECQs: In addition to the MTQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the SES under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs listed below: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to address the ECQs in your resume. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: This assignment may be made permanent without further competition. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty to occupy the position. If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant: Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.