This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters (State) in the Chief Information Officer (CIO/G6) Directorate. This position serves as the Chief Information Officer with responsibility for serving as the focal point for the State National Guard IT requirements and priorities, including the cybersecurity and privacy programs, enterprise architecture, software application and development, capital planning and investment, infrastructure, and telecommunications support. Interprets Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), federal IT and if applicable state policies in order to manage risk, develop and promulgate IT plans and policies, ensure compliance with prevailing laws, ensure compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA), and establish standards and procedures.

• Manages IT activities for the DODIN-A(NG) and Mission Support Systems. Manages IT activities to ensure the appropriateness of system design, development, deployment, and security functions associated with the infrastructure and support systems, IT network and the inventory of software and hardware. Oversee the IT procurement process and administers an IT inventory management and replenishment program to ensure efficient life-cycle management. This includes the construction and review of various management reports and processes used to define, value and tracks IT investments.
• Manage the programs and priorities. Defines goals, objectives, plans, and performance measures for the IT services that are provided by the Department of Defense, Departments of the Army and Air Force, National Guard Bureau and other guidance while providing guidance to ensure the State's IT activities are aligned with and support these objectives and goals. Coordinates implementation of the State's IT systems and strategic plans for integration into the Department of Defense, Departments of the Army and Air Force and National Guard Bureau priorities.
• Reviews major IT investments for consistency with strategies, plans, and enterprise architectures through the MDEP Program Manager and the vision for the state. Serves as a Program Manager initiating IT investments, including the need to implement a system of independently verifiable measures for cost, timeliness, quality, and system capability in meeting specified programmatic requirements. Performs cost-benefit analysis for all proposed IT procurements and is instrumental in decision-making to support funding for new initiatives.
• Represents the State at external Government-wide and industry information forums. Fosters best IT practices and trends used in the private sector as well as other Government agencies.
• Oversees the Mission Command (MC) Branch on all matters pertaining to MC and communication system readiness. Supervises support services (COMSEC, Spectrum Management, Radio, other MC systems, etc.) as well as emergency communication support actions supporting Domestic Operations (DOMOPS). Supervises overall support for MC systems for MTOE and TDA elements. Serves as career manager for Signal/Cyber/Communication personnel in coordination with the Air and Army leadership.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state G-6. Serves as the State's principal staff office for all facets to include: cybersecurity, automation, telecommunications, information assurance, information plans, policy, integration, budget and records management. Establishes organizational sub-element goals and determines resources needed to maintain the organizational missions and functions.
• Monitors, reviews and analyzes program implementations. Manages all aspects of the state Cybersecurity Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and non-repudiation of sensitive and classified information and information system resources. Publishes information assurance policy ensuring information assurance policy compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance level.
• Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable. IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level. All certifications are required within 6 month of employment.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

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