Assistant Circuit Executive for Information Technology Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. USCA-24-17 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $131,150.00 to $204,000.00 Grade 31 to 32
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/10/2024 Close Date 1/31/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Assistant Circuit Executive for Information Technology (IT ACE) reports to the Circuit Executive. The IT ACE provides circuit-wide IT leadership, coordinates IT projects and activities for the Court of Appeals, and supervises 9 IT professionals. The position will be available on February 3, 2025.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open Until Filled. The first date for review of applications is December 27, 2024. Please note that a Security Clearance is not required when submitting applications. United States Citizens or persons eligible to work in the United States may apply to this posting.

Duties

  • Plan, direct, and manage all activities related to IT and IT security for the Court of Appeals. Communicate with judges and court staff on IT programs, initiatives, and emergencies.
  • Consult with and provide guidance to judges, court executives, IT managers, and other court staff throughout the circuit regarding IT-related activities, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop short- and long-term IT strategic plans and identify and implement standards for implementation.
  • Initiate and manage special projects, collect and analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for new programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Serve as liaison between the circuit and national IT staff at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
  • Represent the circuit in developing national and circuit-wide IT policies and programs. Represent the circuit in national initiatives, programs, and conferences. Assist in planning regional and national IT conferences.
  • Serve as a resource to the circuit judge representative serving on the Judicial Conference's IT Committee.
  • Develop the annual IT spending plan, manage the annual IT budget, and identify spending priorities.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures related to IT property management guidelines including procurement, assignment, and disposal.
  • Plan and coordinate IT support for oral arguments and special events such as investitures and portrait presentation ceremonies.
  • Provide leadership to the IT staff through coaching, goal setting, and communication. Organize the team to ensure effective workload coverage and responsiveness to emergencies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Employees of the federal judiciary are excepted service appointments. Appointments are "At-Will' and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. The candidate selected for the position will be hired provisionally pending the results of a background investigation. The position is subject to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Direct deposit of pay is required.

Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; a comprehensive understanding of diverse IT technologies including IT security, network administration, programming, project management, end-user support, training, and courtroom technology; a positive, proactive, and creative approach to managing budgets and solving problems; and a demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and working with a diverse workforce.
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least 5 years of substantial management and leadership experience, preferably in a court, legal, or similar setting. Experience working in federal or state courts or in the federal judiciary is preferred.

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree or certification in IT-related fields is preferred.

Additional information

Federal benefits include paid annual and sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, flexible benefits program, long-term care, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan. Additional information about benefits is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity employer.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants will also be evaluated based on their application and an interview.

Required Documents

Please read the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Submit by email a cover letter and detailed resume. Email a single PDF attachment containing both documents to VacancyITACE@cadc.uscourts.gov with the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email. Because of the large volume of applications, only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted. The position is open until filled. The first cut-off date for review of applications is December 27, 2024.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
333 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
US
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Next steps

Interviews will begin immediately. Due to the large volume of applications, the court will send a letter regarding the status of an application only to those candidates scheduled for interviews. When the position is filled, a notice will be placed on the court's internet site.


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