Executive Director for Information Technology Delivery
Transportation Security Administration — Springfield, Virginia, United States
Job description
Information Technology Delivery (ITD) provides leadership for intelligence and vetting systems along with services and support essential to the organization's mission to provide security professionals with timely and actionable information through effective technology systems and analytical tools.
Duties:
The Executive Director (ED), Information Technology Delivery (ITD) in Information Technology (IT), Technology and Systems (TS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) serves as a technical expert for TSA on matters involving information technology product strategy, software delivery, application support, application of emerging technology, enterprise architecture, critical vetting technologies and program management. The position requires expert knowledge of vetting operations, emerging technologies, systems architecture, cyber security, strategy development, and the application of information technology to drive operational transformation. The ED, ITD is responsible for TSA's Information Technology strategy, software development lifecycle, software development governance and standards, digital transformation and oversight of TSA enterprise IT delivery efforts. The responsibilities of the position have an agency-wide impact and influence, which includes providing innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive and transformative technology products for the TSA Enterprise. High level duties include: Providing day-to-day executive leadership and operational oversight to IT's software delivery technology divisions that support TSA's mission. Exercising broad authority and responsibility for administrative and management policies, strategic planning, and program operations in the varied administrative functions. Working closely with the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs (ESVP) to help define, plan, direct and manage TSA's vetting requirements, goals, and objectives linked to the DHS Strategic Plan, the Aviation Transportation Security Act and other legal authorities. Leading collaboration efforts between the I&A, IT, and ESVP offices to ensure Risk-Based Security vetting is properly supported and conducted. Collaborating with all Assistant Administrators. Outlining TSA software delivery vision, implementing technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with TSA operational needs. Leading the development and implementation of the TSA Information Technology Strategy supporting the TSA Strategy and Administrator's Intent, DHS CIO Strategy, Congressional mandates incorporating emerging technologies and transforming Enterprise operations through digital capabilities. Overseeing the development and execution of major programmatic and technology change management initiatives that directly enable the organization to meet both emergent and strategic TSA requirements. Leading the development, operation and maintenance of robust, leading-edge technology to support threat assessments and enable domain awareness for TSA's risk-based security processes and practices. Software Delivery responsibilities include: Providing 365x24x7 support for all operational systems; providing Configuration Management, Quality Control, enterprise delivery, software and technology processing; Performing data analysis and support to include the development and distribution of reports, performance metrics, and prediction simulations; Managing Secure Flight (SF), Consolidated Screening Gateway (CSG) and Transportation Vetting System (TVS), Mission Scheduling Notification System (MSNS) software and systems design, development and testing including all major and minor systems across TSA; and Providing systems engineering and software development support across all programs and leading all engineering process improvement and development initiatives for TSA Risk-Based Security.
Location: Springfield, Virginia
Education:
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
How you will be evaluated:
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/TSES 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/TSES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES/TSES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES/TSES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.
Other information:
The TSA, an excepted service agency, was established by Public Law 107-71, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), on November 19, 2001. ATSA provides TSA with the authority to modify and develop its own human capital program, provided such modifications are consistent with 49 USC 40122. This is an excepted service position. However, there is an interchange agreement with the OPM and TSA that enables Career TSES members who have been approved by the Qualifications Review Board at OPM to qualify for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions without additional competition. You will be required to serve a probationary period of one year unless you previously completed the probationary period in a SES/TSES position. When you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 278. You will need to provide this information annually. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the SES/TSES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES/TSES leaders. Individuals selected for SES/TSES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Mobility Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm. Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES/TSES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES/TSES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If needed, applicants may request a religious accommodation as part of the hiring process from the designated contact noted in the vacancy announcement (for contact information please see 'Agency Contact Information' listed within the 'How to Apply' section of this job announcement).