Deputy Director, Office of Information Technology

• Shares full responsibility with the Director for planning and implementing deployment of staff, budget, and financial resources to accomplish OIT’s mission.
• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures and architectures which establish the framework for the management of all CMS’s IT programs.
• Leads and advises on IT projects and initiatives, aligning business needs with system architecture, security, data and information flows, and technical standards to ensure effective integration of processes and requirements.
• Provides technical advice on the evaluation, selection, implementation, and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems.
• Represents CMS on interagency workgroups established to develop Department or government-wide IT policy initiatives and solutions of critical issues.
• Advises the Director and other senior policy makers on new directions in IT management, health care architecture, and enterprise-wide central databases., * Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed), * 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.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You may 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.
• The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278e, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
• Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.
• All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM’s Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered., 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 Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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 U.S. Office of Personnel Management’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/.

Required Documents

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 Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER., There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: * Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, * FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and * SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)”

Applicants must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested by the agency to assess suitability for Federal employment.

Do you have experience in Vendor selection?, 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., TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level leadership overseeing large-scale, mission-critical IT operations, including enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, end-user support, enterprise platforms, and application development and sustainment. Demonstrated experience includes aligning enterprise technology delivery strategies, managing complex cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring reliable, resilient, and high-performing technology services. Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in operational performance, service delivery, technology modernization, workforce effectiveness, customer experience, and organizational efficiency.

TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level leadership in enterprise technology modernization and integration across data and analytics, enterprise applications, shared platforms, cloud technologies, and mission-critical business systems. Demonstrated experience includes overseeing major IT investments and acquisitions, managing complex contracts and vendor portfolios, establishing governance and performance strategies, and driving enterprise transformation through modernization, artificial intelligence, automation, and business process improvement. Proven ability to deliver measurable results in data-driven decision-making, interoperability, organizational agility, technology optimization, operational efficiency, and enterprise mission outcomes., * 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., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., * SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: 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.

4.04.0 out of 5 stars San Francisco, CA Hybrid work $151,661 - $228,000 a year - Full-time, Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is found at the top of this announcement. The selectee for this position may be eligible for annual performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.

This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). You must successfully complete a pre-employment urinalysis drug screening. You will be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of service in 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.

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This position is located in the Office of Information Technology at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).