Summary The Director is responsible for providing support to the DOT Chief Information Officer (CIO) and serves as the accountable executive for managing and overseeing FHWA's mission Information Technology (IT) resources in a manner consistent with FHWA and Departmental missions and program objectives, and consistent with applicable laws, regulations, principles, and standards. This position reports to the FHWA Associate Administrator for Administration. Responsibilities The Director, Office of Information Technology and Data Services (Chief Technology Officer): Oversees the functions of records management, Agency Directives, the Freedom of Information Act, Section 508 Compliance, and the FHWA Policy Guidance Center. The position has important Equity related responsibilities in improving access to FHWA data, information and reports, as well as system interfaces with state and local grant recipient partners. Initiates and advocates FHWA and Department-wide system enhancements and changes, and promotes the use of IT and innovative technology solutions to improve the operations, productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and mission delivery of FHWA and the Department, in collaboration with the office of the DOT CIO. Provides leadership in accomplishing this major undertaking, determining how the efforts of all organizations combine to plan for, design, develop, and implement systems to meet the objectives of FHWA and the Department. Serves as an advocate for issues and programs involving FHWA mission information systems and technology, and serves as the focal point for these programs. Participates on DOT, Federal and non-governmental IT committees relative to IT solutions, policy and planning. Is responsible for providing support to the DOT Chief Information Officer (CIO) and FHWA senior leadership on holistic technology management within FHWA. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Provide all required documents by closing date. A Secret clearance is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 1. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing a modern, secure and scalable IT strategy to solve complex mission/business challenges for an agency with a national footprint, that strengthens the ability to carry out a wide range of mission objectives ranging from connected vehicle technologies to complex financial systems. 2. Demonstrated experience in the following: (1) Data Governance, Data Management and Data Visualization techniques to support a multi-disciplinary nationwide organization. Experience ideally includes both the governance of internal data for management decision making and reporting to external parties, as well as the use of statistics and data from State and Industry to assist in program development and policy making, (2) Records management and issuance of agency policy directives. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes. Education Additional Information Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program. Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month. Telework - Determined by agency policy. Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation