Deputy Chief Information Officer

Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO)

The purpose of this position is for the incumbent to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO). The incumbent provides leadership and executive direction to ensure the effective management of OCIO IT, information systems and resources (e.g., implementation and administration of a change management process). Responsibilities include capital planning and investment control, enterprise architecture, information security, systems acquisition, development and integration, and data integrity and availability. Advises the CIO, and other HHS executives, on matters relating to IT. Supports the selection, control, and evaluation of IT investments to advance innovative technology. Reviews Agency technology policies, programs, processes and capabilities to ensure that OCIO technology programs support the Agency's objectives. Advises and supports the CIO, and other HHS executives on strategic planning for IT resources and solutions that enable the HHS, and OCIO mission. Ensures the effective management of the Agency's IT, information systems, and information resources in accordance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Leads IT operations and provides accountability and transparency to customers. Ensures a reliable, cost effective, scalable, and flexible enterprise computing platform that supports and enhances customer IT needs and capabilities through efficient and effective customer-driven, business-enabling technologies. Manages and directs the operation of OCIO hardware and software infrastructure, OCIO data centers, data communications networks, enterprise infrastructure, and local area networks supporting HHS and OCIO programs. Champions the development and maintenance of OCIO-wide architecture, including the business, data, and application technology components. Responsible for directing, developing and maintaining the Agency's IT architecture, developing and establishing OCIO IT policies, and advocating rigorous methods for analyzing, selecting, developing, operating, and maintaining information systems. Supports the CIO in collaborating with the HHS OPDIVs and STAFFDIVs to evaluate and approve IT investments, monitor adherence to Departmental/OCIO policy and architectural standards, and share best practices. Promotes business process reengineering, investment analysis, and performance measurement throughout OCIO to capitalize on evolving IT. Performs alternative analysis for key emerging and enabling technologies. Coordinates or directs pilot projects in these areas to establish proof of concept, confirm return on investment, or implement initial production implementations. Collaborates with the OCIO executive leadership to the CIO Council. Evaluates and periodically reviews major investments over their life cycle. Provides review and guidance to the CIO Council and OCIO business components via analyses of alternative analyses strategies, standards compliance, and architectural conformance and technology solutions.