Director, Office of Information Services and Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Overview

Announcement number/Req ID:req806

Closing date:8/24/2026

Pay scale & grade:CP 14- 14

Salary:221,979.00 - 228,000.00PA

Job series:2210

Appointment type:Permanent

Work schedule:Full-Time

Locations

1 vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC20001

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Telework eligible: True

Duties

Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Responsibilities

The Director/Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the Department’s senior executive responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and direction for all information technology, cybersecurity, and data operations at the USCP. The CIO oversees the Department's enterprise-wide information systems, ensures compliance with federal IT and acquisition requirements, advances modernization initiatives, and leads a diverse professional workforce in support of USCP's mission. The Director is the centralized authority for all USCP IT programs and services and is responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions to ensure continuity of operations during normal and emergency operations.

Major duties include:

• Lead the design, development, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide information systems that support Department programs and operations.
• Provide strategic direction for all information technology, cybersecurity and risk management, radio services, and data management operations within the USCP.
• Provide executive leadership on current and emerging information technology and cybersecurity issues, ensuring alignment with modern best practices.
• Oversee the Department’s Enterprise Architecture (EA) program to strengthen IT strategic planning, mature investment decision making, and accelerate IT modernization.
• Formulate and implement major internal IT programs, policies, and governance structures to meet organizational priorities.
• Oversee IT acquisition strategies, resource management, and procurement activities in compliance with Department policy and guidance.
• Represent the Department in interagency and Legislative Branch councils and working groups, fostering partnerships, and negotiating solutions that advance enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of senior leadership and contribute to cross-organizational initiatives requiring coordinated technical and strategic action.
• Support additional enterprise technology leadership roles, including the Department’s Chief Privacy Officer and Artificial Intelligence Officer.

Travel required: 0 Not Required

Supervisory status: True

Promotion potential: 14

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.Successful completion of a background investigation is required.Must complete a one-year probationary period.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP-14 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-13/GS-15 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of: 1) providing strategic direction and oversight for an information technology operations to ensure secure, reliable and effective technology services; 2) advising leadership on architecture, security, compliance, scalability, integration, and long-term sustainability; 3) developing and implementing policies and guidance related to IT service delivery and customer service; 4) managing program budgets, procurement activities, and optimizing resource allocation; and 5) providing oversight to a team of IT professionals.

10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years leading teams and/or major programs.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link:

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional Information

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluation Factors: Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly.We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.

Security clearance: 4

Drug test required: No

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

Next Steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.

Agency Contact Information

CrystalJohnson

Office of Human Resources

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.