Serves as the key advisor to the CIO on all matters, including policy, budget strategy, resource allocation, program initiatives, best practices, guidelines and processes and standards.

Provides strategic, top-level advice on managing all resources pertinent to IT programs, in accordance with all operating requirements for Federal Information Systems.

Resource management skills involve the ability to allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and money, to achieve the goals of projects, initiatives, and CIO priorities.

Collaborates and provides guidance on resource management with internal departments.

Documentation of processes and maintenance of budgetary records.

Accurately assesses resource needs and provides sufficient capacity to realize projects' goals.

Determines resource objectives and strategies, coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals, monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans, and anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Coordinates, plans, develops, and executes special critical and/or sensitive assignments, position papers, proposals, recommendations, white papers, and inquiries for the CIO.

Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Chief Resources Manager, candidates must meet the minimum requirements for a Senior Level position. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Technical Qualifications (TQs) for this position in their two-page resume to clearly show the candidate possesses the required subject matter expertise and technical qualifications set forth below.

Resume: Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. When describing your experience in your two-page resume, be clear and specific. If your resume does not substantiate your answers, credit cannot be given for those responses. Your resume must include your legal first and last name, city, state, and zip code, phone number, email address, and complete employment history. For each position listed, please include: Employment dates in MM/YYY - MM/YYY format (or MM/YYYY - Present), Agency/Employer name, Position title, Grade level(s) held (if applicable), hours worked per week (if less than full-time) and a detailed description of duties performed. For positions worked on less than a full-time basis, specify the percentage of time and length of time spent performing those duties.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants mustpossess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:

TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience managing IT budgets and resource allocations in a federal environment to align budgets with mission priorities and ensure efficiency, accountability, and compliance.

TQ 2 - Ability to advised senior executives on resource planning, policy, and governance for high-priority initiatives.

TQ 3 - Expertise in leading change management or workforce planning initiatives to optimize IT organizational performance.

TQ 4 - Demonstrated ability to collaborate across IT functions (infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, zero trust) to identify improvements and execute cross-program initiatives.

TQ 5 - Ability to provide high-level strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders, prepare policy proposals, and represent IT priorities.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the TQs.

How you will be evaluated

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

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A complete application includes 1. A resume 2. Vacancy Questionnaire Responses and 3. Submission of any required documents.

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).

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a two-page resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips. Resume should clearly state your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section.

Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.

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:

• SF-50: Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your eligibility status. We recommend submitting your current SF-50 or most recent SF-50. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify eligibility.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.
• Education Documentation: For positions with an education requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected and not already on file. See "Education" for more details.
• Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference, you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

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