Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Duties
This position is located in the Office of Information Services (OIS), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). OIS provides modern, cost effective, reliable, and secure information and technology products and services - a vital enabler of, and strategic asset to the USCP's mission. The Enterprise Architect serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Information Officer with responsibility for establishing the agency's technical vision and leading all aspects of technology development.
Creates and implements a vision for the USCP's information management framework, technology systems engineering, and the technical management of information technology in accordance with the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996. Designs customer-oriented initiatives and objectives that are based on
the successful implementation of the road maps. Chairs high-level committees,
review groups, and councils for the planning, development, evaluation, and
management of USCP’s information management systems.
Develops, plans, coordinates, and implements information technology
architecture, service architecture, service catalog, and policy in specific
areas, such as enterprise architecture, technology insertion, processing, and
reengineering. Interpretations, findings, and judgments form the basis for official
actions and/or policies. Identifies potentially beneficial areas for analysis, formulating
proposals for original studies and justifying and presenting such proposals to
appropriate authorities within the OIS. Establishes and/or
updates EA policies and directives from the operations, intelligence,
logistics, and administrative areas to ensure they are accurate and consistent
across USCP.
Within the Federal budgeting process, develops, plans, and oversees
implementation of short and long-range plans for acquisition of information
technology hardware, software, and firmware to support the Department’s vision.
Performs business case analyses to determine return on investments using investment
strategies and business process reengineering techniques as they apply to
information technology systems. Evaluates emerging technologies and prototype
programs and guides their deployment to satisfy mission requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-13 level you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-12/GS-14 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience: 1) Assisting in the leadership of an enterprise technology strategy and its implementation to ensure Department technology continuously improves delivering mission and business outcomes; 2) Building and applying an Enterprise Architecture framework and maturity model to align business goals with technology, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and compliance with best practices; 3) Driving optimization of technology across the enterprise through implementation of new, or maximizing existing technologies that enable the business lines to continually adapt, scale, and innovate; 4) Developing plans, policies, methodologies, and architecture, establishing the conceptual blueprint and technology roadmap that defines the structure and operation of IT services and ensures alignment with Business strategy; and 5) Developing justifications and business cases to allow technically sound IT investment decisions that map to capital planning.
*Applicants applying for positions in the 2210 series must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.*
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
- Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Factors:
Please address all experience, knowledge, skills and abilities within your resume so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this vacancy announcement.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.