Assistant CIO, Technology

Department of Justice

Offices, Boards and Divisions

Civil Division, Office of Information Technology

Summary

As the Assistant CIO, Technology, you will serve as the Civil Division's senior enterprise technology executive responsible for developing, governing, and advancing the Division's technology capabilities in support of mission objectives. You will advise the Chief Information Officer and senior leadership regarding technology risks, future capabilities, modernization opportunities, and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, that may enhance enterprise operations.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority which is granted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to address critical hiring needs or severe candidate shortages.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a GS-2210-15 Assistant CIO, Technology position, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

Serving as the senior enterprise technology strategist responsible for defining and
advancing the Civil Division's long-term technology vision and modernization strategy.
Coordinating with cybersecurity, privacy, procurement, records management, and
technology organizations to establish enterprise AI governance practices.
Evaluating cybersecurity risks associated with AI-enabled technologies; integrating cybersecurity principles into enterprise architecture decisions, and establishing technology acquisition and implementation guardrails.
Developing enterprise technology strategies that align technology investments, capabilities, and modernization efforts with organizational mission requirements.
Providing administrative and technical supervision to a staff of information technology
specialists responsible for enterprise technology strategy, architecture governance, AI
governance, emerging technology evaluation, and modernization activities.
Developing multi-year technology roadmaps addressing emerging technologies, enterprise platforms, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives.
Evaluating industry trends, Federal technology initiatives, commercial technology developments, and emerging capabilities to identify opportunities for enterprise adoption.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

You must be a United States Citizen or National.
You must successfully pass a security/background investigation and a drug screening.
Selective Service registration is required, see the "Additional Information" section for full details.
You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for specific details.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Assistant CIO, Technology, at GS-2210-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, performing duties such as: developing enterprise technology strategies and modernization plans; leading enterprise technology governance initiatives; evaluating and recommending emerging technologies for organizational adoption; developing technology standards, policies, or governance frameworks; leading or overseeing artificial intelligence governance or enterprise technology innovation initiatives; integrating cybersecurity and risk management principles into enterprise technology planning; advising executive leadership regarding enterprise technology investments and modernization priorities; leading enterprise technology programs that support organization-wide mission requirements.

Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Additional information

This announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority approved by OPM for filling vacancies when a severe shortage or critical hiring need exists.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and 2) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Probationary Period: 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:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to victoria.jones@usdoj.gov.

Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 08/10/2026, your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) along with the results of the applied assessment. All qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. The Hiring Official may select any qualified candidate. Veterans' preference is not applicable.

Artificial Intelligence Governance
Change Management
Communication
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Technology Strategy
Leadership
Risk Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Thinking
Technology Governance
Technology Innovation

When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated, in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible.

If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13024454.

Required Documents

It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume

Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:

Official position title,
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (including month and year),
Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time,
A list of duties performed and accomplishments.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation - If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit:

A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent to separate, separation notice, or agency RIF letter),
Your most recent performance appraisal, and
Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/10/2026 to receive consideration.

The application process is as follows:

Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

Essay Questions: The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). Your responses are not required and will not be scored. If you choose to answer the questions, please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question (see the application questionnaire). You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
1. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
1. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
1. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

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Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Victoria Jones at victoria.jones@usdoj.gov for assistance.

Agency contact information

Victoria Jones

Phone: (202) 514-9048
Fax: (202) 514-7968
Email: Victoria.Jones@usdoj.gov

Next steps

You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.

We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.

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