Summary
This position serves as the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Engineering within the Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), reporting to the Deputy Administrator for Technology Services. Leads enterprise engineering operations, technical programs, and modernization initiatives, including artificial intelligence and digital transformation efforts. Advises senior leadership on engineering strategy, technology investments, innovation project execution, and organizational performance.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Senior executives
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Duties
As the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Engineering, you will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise engineering functions, technology modernization initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts, including the following duties:
1. Engineering Leadership and Governance: Provides executive leadership and oversight of the Engineering Department within TCSC Technology Services. Directs enterprise engineering operations, systems integration, technical governance, and modernization initiatives to ensure alignment with mission objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and federal architecture standards. Establishes governance frameworks, technical review processes, quality assurance standards, and performance measures that promote accountability, consistency, and successful delivery of enterprise engineering services.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation: Leads the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technology initiatives that support organizational innovation and digital transformation. Evaluates technical solutions, engineering methodologies, and system architectures to ensure operational effectiveness, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability. Advises senior leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, implementation risks, and opportunities to leverage emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and governance requirements.
3: Engineering Portfolio Oversight: Directs the governance and execution of enterprise engineering portfolios, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, performance measurement, and delivery accountability. Establishes reporting frameworks and governance processes to ensure transparency, operational alignment, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Leads executive portfolio reviews to assess project performance, technical quality, organizational impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement across multiple concurrent initiatives.
4. Strategic Planning and Organizational Transformation: Develops long-range engineering strategies, modernization roadmaps, workforce development plans, and technical capability initiatives that support enterprise transformation and future-state mission requirements. Collaborates with senior executives and cross-functional leadership to integrate engineering priorities into organizational planning and decision-making. Leads change management efforts that advance modernization, digital transformation, and technology innovation while fostering operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
5. Executive Advisory Services: Serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, project performance, enterprise risks, technology investments, and emerging technology trends. Communicates complex technical information and strategic recommendations to executive, operational, and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making and advance organizational objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
- Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments.
- Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading enterprise engineering organizations, technical operations, systems integration activities, and technology governance functions within large, complex organizations. This includes establishing engineering strategies, governance frameworks, technical standards, performance measures, and modernization initiatives that align technology capabilities with organizational objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and mission priorities.
TQ2 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading engineering modernization initiatives and leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, cloud computing, and digital transformation capabilities to enhance organizational performance, mission delivery, operational effectiveness, and technology outcomes.
TQ3 - Demonstrated executive-level experience directing complex engineering portfolios, technology programs, or enterprise initiatives involving strategic planning, resource management, risk management, organizational transformation, and performance accountability. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in support of organizational goals.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified candidates may possess an advanced degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Candidates may also hold relevant professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), ITIL, SAFe, Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA), or equivalent credentials. Such education and certifications are desirable indicators of specialized expertise; however, they are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment.
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the SES.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
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OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
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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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Following the close of this announcement, applications will be reviewed in accordance with the process outlined below:
Initial Qualification Review: Applications will undergo an initial review by a Human Resources Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and verify that minimum qualification requirements for the position are met.
Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to identify those candidates deemed best qualified. This assessment will be based on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and any Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) must be fully addressed within the applicant's two-page resume. Separate narrative statements or supplemental documentation will not be accepted.
Referral and Selection: Applicants determined to be among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Referral does not guarantee selection or an interview.
Departmental Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selection recommendations are subject to approval by the Department of the Treasury's Executive Review Board prior to the extension of a tentative offer.
Qualification Review Board (QRB): Individuals selected for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Review Board. QRB certification is not required for non-competitive candidates, including current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates.
Required Documents
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
- CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
- SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
- CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation
Applicants who fail to submit
ALL required documents
WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, 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 and upload your resume and/or other required 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.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Next steps
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.