Chief Information Officer

n n nn Division Name: Management, Business, and Information Services nn nDescriptionn nn The agency is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as its principal information technology (IT) adviser and to lead, manage, and work alongside the staff of the 15-person Information Resources Management and Technology Services Unit.

nn nn That unit supports roughly 270 employees.

It is responsible for acquiring, implementing, managing, and supporting all of the agency’s technical resources and services, including computers, software, data, telecommunications, network infrastructure, servers, IT security, virtual technology, and help desk operations.

nn nn The CIO, who reports to CBO’s Chief Administrative Officer, is responsible for managing all of the agency’s IT functions, programs, and initiatives—including strategic, capital, and operational plans and related budgets; enterprise architecture; servers, computers, and all other hardware; virtual technology; software; data; IT security; and help desk operations.

The CIO advises and interacts with CBO’s leaders and is tasked with delivering highly reliable, cost-effective, and secure IT services.

Because CBO is a small agency, the CIO must be both strategic and hands-on.

nn nn Qualifications nn nn The successful candidate will be a seasoned IT professional with these qualifications: nn Significant recent (within the past seven years) hands-on technical experience—including with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and support maintenance—in several major IT functions, such as cloud migration and digital platforms, application development, network and information security, network management, architecture and infrastructure, storage and Microsoft 365 email systems, and help desk operations and reporting.

At least six years of experience managing IT professionals with an array of skills and experience and the ability to help select, develop, and manage a diverse workforce.

Solid experience with IT budgets, including budget preparation, justification, and execution, along with skills in cost-benefit analysis.

The ability to plan, evaluate, and adapt in a changing environment and to ensure a stable IT environment.

Project management experience across the system development life cycle, particularly with new technologies and complex implementations of both hardware and software.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information to a nontechnical audience clearly and persuasively.

Proven ability to build team support and develop collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external constituencies, as well as willingness to take on projects and implement solutions oneself when necessary.

nn A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required.

Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree and recent federal government experience.

nn nn Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

nn nn Salary and Benefits nn nn Salaries at CBO are competitive and commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications.

CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

nn nn n How to Apply nn nn Submit a cover letter, a résumé, a brief writing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers .

To ensure consideration, apply by February 22, 2021; incomplete applications will not be considered.

This management position is not covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

nn nn Contact nn nn Annita Gulati Cox or Kate Green, Washington, D.C., careers@cbo.gov nn nnEEO M/F/V/Dnn n RETURNING APPLICANTS n nnIf you have previously applied to CBO, you are a returning applicant and should log back in with your email address and password to access your application materials.

We encourage you to review and update them prior to submitting your new application.nn nn If you are eligible for veterans’ preference and have previously applied to positions that were not covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and are now applying for a position that is covered by VEOA, please be sure to update your application to indicate your eligibility.

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