Duties
Provides leadership and supervision to the Technology Resilience Section staff by developing work plans, assigning projects, tasks, resources, deadlines, and priorities to staff; monitors work progress, adjusts schedules and updates status of work on a regular basis. Interviews and trains personnel; makes recommendations for hiring, disciplinary, and other personnel actions. Manages all technology resilience infrastructure and capabilities, including Satellite Communication (SATCOM), Mobile Communication Vehicle (MCV), and Radio Infrastructure, to ensure the integrity and availability of the Senate’s contingency operations. Maintains and reports situational awareness of procurement avenues; provides escalation troubleshooting support; coordinates regular functional testing and ensures timely updates to documentation. Provides leadership in the research and development of new continuity related technology areas; recommends tactical and strategic plans for the Senate continuity networks and services. Researches and performs engineering studies in conjunction with special projects assigned to the section. Manages and coordinates technology resilience tabletops, exercises, and drills with internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the development, implementation, and execution of training exercises to ensure IT and Mobile Communication Vehicle readiness for Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG) and Disaster Recovery initiatives. Researches, prepares, and tests the SAA disaster recovery plan for the CIO Organization. Oversees the research and development of the next generation infrastructure for the Senate’s Secure and Mobile Communications infrastructure, in support of the secure communications and networks that support the Senate’s business mission, information technology functions and services. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
- Embodies the SAA values of Service, Integrity, Resilience, and Collaboration.
Required Work Experience
- Eight to ten years of experience in information technology management.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
- As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
- In depth knowledge of network technologies and protocols, primarily TCP/IP and IP-based network communications.
- Extensive experience with handheld and mobile radio technologies, satellite communications, and/or Mobile Communication Vehicle (MCV) implementations and/or deployments.
- Knowledge of capabilities and requirements of various computer platforms in centralized, distributed, and client server and stand-alone operating environments.
- Knowledge of project management principles and practices; ability to set goals and to plan, monitor and evaluate project or contract budgets; ability to organize and coordinate resources to achieve project and organizational goals and objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Recommends, manages, and supervises staff recruitment, training, and evaluation processes.
- Knowledge of current industry best practices for business continuity, resiliency, and recovery.
- Ability to plan, manage, and supervise various COOP exercises and events.
- Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for adoption and implementation of new and innovative technologies.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather feedback, interpret data, and measure outcomes.
- Ability to conduct research and develop long-term strategic plans.
Desired Qualification
- Expertise in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Mobile Communication Vehicle (MCV), Radio Infrastructure and IT Continuity.
- Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for adoption and implementation of new and innovative technologies.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable messaging for diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather feedback, interpret data, and measure outcomes.
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) Certification.
- Ability to conduct research and develop long-term strategic plans.
Working Conditions
- This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after-hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.
- This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds safely.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Requires valid driver’s license.
- Requires good driving record and ability to maintain a good driving record.
- Ability to drive and operate a Mobile Communications Vehicle (Commercial Driver’s License not required).
Security Clearance
- This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
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.
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.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Required Documents
- Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.