Clarification from the agency

Current employees within the Federal civil service. Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligibles and SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The incumbent serves as HRSA's principal executive authority for information technology (IT) and information resources management, operating within Departmental CIO policy, statutory requirements, and HHS governance structures. The position establishes HRSA-specific IT policies, standards, and governance mechanisms aligned with HHS enterprise policy and Federal law, and implements HHS-wide IT strategies, cybersecurity directives, enterprise architecture standards, and capital planning guidance. The incumbent exercises delegated executive authority for HRSA IT capital planning and investment control (CPIC), IT budget formulation and execution within HHS-approved frameworks, enterprise architecture alignment with HHS standards, oversight of major IT acquisitions and contracts, IT portfolio governance and performance monitoring, and cloud modernization initiatives, ensuring HRSA IT investments support mission requirements and comply with HHS and OMB guidance.

The incumbent carries out responsibilities under the Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, Federal Information Security Modernization Act FISMA, the Paperwork Reduction Act, the E-Government Act, OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, and HHS OCIO policy directives. The incumbent leads HRSA's IT capital planning and investment control process and ensures integration with budget formulation and execution. Ensures IT investments are reviewed, prioritized, and managed in accordance with HHS governance processes.

As HRSA's senior official for cybersecurity risk management, the incumbent oversees implementation of FISMA requirements and adherence to NIST Risk Management Framework standards. The incumbent directs security for IT systems and infrastructure, including AI-enabled systems and those with national security implications, ensuring compliance with Federal and Departmental requirements for classified information. The incumbent serves as the authorizing official or delegated accreditation authority for HRSA information systems and implements enterprise cybersecurity initiatives such as Zero Trust architecture, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), incident response, supply chain risk management, and privacy compliance. The role provides executive reporting to HHS OCIO on HRSA cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation.

The incumbent directs centralized IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, telecommunications, data centers, customer support, software management, and continuity planning. The incumbent ensures operational resilience and continuity of mission-critical systems, and directs centralized IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, telecommunications, data centers, customer support, software management, and continuity planning. Ensures operational resilience and continuity of mission-critical systems. In coordination with data and program leadership, the incumbent ensures data governance, quality, security, and compliance, while overseeing records management, accessibility, and information lifecycle practices.

The incumbent serves as principal IT advisor to HRSA leadership, represents HRSA on Departmental CIO forums, and coordinates with HHS OCIO, CAIO, OMB, GAO, and Congress. Provides executive leadership to the OIT workforce, oversees workforce planning and development, and ensures management practices, internal controls, risk management practices and fiscal stewardship across the HRSA IT portfolio.

Conditions of employment

• This employer participates in the E-Verify Program.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• This is a career position in the SES.
• Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment. If selected and you do not already have OPM QRB certification, you must complete a structured ECQ interview with OPM before being appointed to the position.
• You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
• 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You will 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.

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 - 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 ECQs or the TQs.

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

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading enterprise information technology (IT) strategy, governance, and capital planning for a large, complex organization, including establishing IT governance processes; aligning IT investments with mission priorities; and overseeing capital planning and investment control (CPIC), IT portfolio management, and enterprise architecture. Demonstrated experience managing major IT investments (e.g., cloud or enterprise systems), ensuring compliance with Federal laws and policies (e.g., Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, OMB guidance), and advising senior leadership on IT strategy, budget, and performance.


TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity and technology risk management programs within a large organization, including overseeing implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF), managing system authorization and risk assessments, and implementing enterprise security initiatives (e.g., continuous monitoring, incident response, Zero Trust). Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise IT operations and ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the TQs 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 OPM approved SES CDP or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.

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 OPM'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 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 the 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 MEMBERS: 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.
• SESCDP GRADUATES: Must provide 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.

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