The Chief Data Officer (CDO) will assist the Chief Strategy Officer within the Office of Strategy, Planning, and Innovation (OSP) in their responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating various operational management and program areas to include: data governance; data analytics; agency records management; and other related activities which support the USSS protective and investigative operations. The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the full range of planning and management functions required to support the development, integration, and fielding of data governance and analytic systems and processes used by the USSS. Responsible for the implementation and development of life-cycle cost estimates for assigned data governance functions.
• Serve as the technical expert for the USSS on the development and procurement of advanced data governance, records, knowledge management, and analytic capabilities.
• Oversee data management and data analytics programs and activities across the organization. Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate data. Guides data and analytics on which data to store, analyze, and exploit for the organization's benefit.
• Develop and document long-and short-range planning efforts, including establishing full life cycle of data governance, records, and analytic program execution. Specific planning activities include: establishing data governance, records management, and analytic program requirements; aligning program requirements to agency mission and OSP directorate goals and objectives.
• Participate in meetings with USSS executive staff and representatives from staff agencies and industry to determine data governance, records, and analytic program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs and to determine what action is required to maintain or improve program schedules.
• Provide the vision for business-wide data activities and champions for data stewardship, standardization, accessibility, and governance. Determine how the organization captures, maintains, and presents data and information in order to measure performance.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Subject to a 1-year SES 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 https://www.sss.gov/verify/ or are exempt from having to do so.
• Subject to a drug test prior to appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

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 (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Please limit your resume to no more than 2-pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over 2-pages. 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 ECQs or the TQs. Only the required 2-page resume will be considered.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Expert knowledge of data governance and analytic processes and principles. Demonstrated ability to drive strategic plans, establish effective policies, develop Agency goals and objectives, analyze requirements, set Agency priorities, and translate plans into specific projects or programs.

TQ 2: Extensive knowledge and leadership experience managing business operations and mission support functions across a complex, diverse portfolio in a large organization. Inherent to this qualification is the demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize customer needs, to develop strategies and plans to address those needs, and manage multiple facets of organizational change.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): In addition to the TQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the 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 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), 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.

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 ECQs and 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. OPM 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/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 SES must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. When uploading your Resume, select the supporting document type "Resume".

2. VACANCY QUESTIONS: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS 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 MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment Standard Form 50 (SF-50), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. When uploading your SF-50, select the supporting document type "SF-50".
• SES CDP GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SES CDP and OPM QRB certification. When uploading your OPM QRB certificate, select the supporting document type "OPM QRB Certificate".
• CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. Your SF-50 should reflect your job series, grade, tenure (box 24) and position occupied (box 34). When uploading your SF-50, select the supporting document type "SF-50".

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation. When uploading your performance evaluation, select the supporting document type "Performance Evaluation".

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