Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

Summary This vacancy is to fill a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist within the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of the Chief Information Officer (ITA/OCIO). This position services as the Chief Technology Officer. If interested in this career opportunity, you are encouraged to apply! Responsibilities As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Leads the bureau's enterprise technology strategy, architecture, standards, governance, and modernization initiatives. Directs and coordinates major IT programs, projects, investments, and portfolio management activities to meet mission requirements and enterprise goals. Oversees the bureau's cybersecurity posture, Authority to Operate (ATO) portfolio, continuous monitoring, and remediation of vulnerabilities and findings. Provides full supervisory and administrative management of the Cybersecurity and Risk Management Division (CRMD), including workforce planning, performance management, budget, procurement, and day-to-day operations. Builds strategic relationships with senior ITA, Department of Commerce, interagency, and industry stakeholders and advises leadership on technology investments and modernization strategies. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Information Technology Specialist GS-2210-15, full performance level, GS-15 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Qualifications Basic Experience Requirement - Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, as prescribed by OPM. Qualification is based on demonstrating the required proficiency levels in the OPM-established 2210 competencies. For the GS-15, the required competencies are: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Technical Competence Specialized Experience Requirement - To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Leading enterprise-level information technology strategy, architecture, modernization, or technology investment initiatives; Managing major IT programs, portfolios, or cybersecurity and risk-management activities; and Providing senior-level leadership and advice on complex IT matters, i.e., technology investments, organizational priorities, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, or IT operations, with responsibility for achieving organizational or mission objectives. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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 There is no positive education requirement for this position. Additional Information The following links provide information on various hiring authorities that do not fall under competitive examining procedures; however, they may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP Eligibles: CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.