Clarification from the agency

Open to individuals currently within the Federal Civil service, including all positions in the executive (includes excepted service), judicial, & legislative branches, except positions in the uniformed services. Also included are experts & consultants who occupy appointive positions, and individuals in the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. D.C. Government is not part of the Federal civil service. SES Reinstatements & SES CDP graduates are eligible for consideration.

As the Associate Chief Information Officer for Platforms, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The ACIO leads the organization responsible for OPM's core technology platforms, including cloud and on-premises infrastructure, networking, identity and access management, security infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, developer platforms, and enterprise workplace technologies. These platforms provide the shared capabilities that enable product teams across the agency to design, build, and operate mission systems and digital services. Working closely with the Associate CIO for Products and Data, the ACIO for Platforms ensures that platform capabilities align with the needs of product teams and that shared platforms can be consumed efficiently across the organization. The role focuses on establishing modern platform engineering practices, improving reliability and security of core infrastructure, and enabling faster and more effective delivery of technology solutions across the agency.

If selected, you will be responsible for the strategy, governance, and operation of OPM's enterprise technology platforms and infrastructure. Some key responsibilities include:

Enterprise Platform Strategy

• Leading the strategy and evolution of OPM's enterprise technology platforms to support the delivery of digital products and services across the agency.
• Ensuring that platform capabilities are designed for reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Establishing a modern platform engineering approach that enables reusable, service-based technology capabilities across the organization.

Infrastructure Platforms

• Overseeing OPM's enterprise infrastructure including cloud environments, on-premises infrastructure, compute, storage, and related operational services.
• Leading modernization of infrastructure platforms to support hybrid and cloud-native architectures.
• Ensuring infrastructure platforms provide resilient, high-availability environments capable of supporting mission-critical systems.

Network and Connectivity

• Overseeing enterprise networking infrastructure, connectivity services, and related operational capabilities.
• Ensuring reliable, secure, and performant network services that support agency operations and digital service delivery.

Identity and Security Infrastructure

• Leading the management and modernization of identity and access management platforms across the agency.
• Overseeing security infrastructure and platform capabilities that enable secure system development and operation.
• Working in close partnership with cybersecurity leadership to ensure that security capabilities are embedded within enterprise platforms and integrated into technology delivery processes.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• 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.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis. Telework may be authorized.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) 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 qualification(s).

• Knowledge of how advancing technology and methods provides an opportunity for the federal government to improve business operations and efficiency. Advancing technology and methods include digitalization, automation, data science, and agile frameworks.
• Knowledge of federal information technology (IT) resource management.
• Knowledge of IT policies and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Executive Orders.

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.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

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.
For more information regarding the ECQs, refer to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).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. Your resume should also include the following:

• Vacancy Number: 12933428
• Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received.
• Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
• You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishment.

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.

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