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Engineering Group Chief

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $192K/yr

The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing. The role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology while managing complex computer engineering projects and supporting the development of IT solutions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the ODNI CIO in the development of an IT service catalog with reference architecture, provide broad technical guidance to staff; and, depending upon assignment, supervise a small government and/or contractor staff

Collaborate with the ODNI Cloud Team in support of delivering ODNI IT systems to the cloud

Lead and manage complex computer engineering projects on behalf of the ODNI CIO, resolve requirements shortfalls, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; manage the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical and functional specifications; provide technical oversight and initiate, plan, implement, and coordinate activities throughout the life of the project

Support the design of engineering solutions and alternative design options to meet customer requirements and provide guidance to junior engineers in the design and development of engineering solutions

Deconflict complex functional requirements into underlying technical requirements and recommend 'best fit' allocation of those requirements. Lead the development of technical and systems requirements

Conduct technical research on such topics as operational guidelines, best practices, and international standards, and support ODNI CIO in the development of enterprise services Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, and support of development (e.g., SecDevOps) and production support tools (e.g., monitoring) and platforms

Qualification

Cloud computingDevSecOpsInformation systems securityProject managementTechnical researchAgile frameworksInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors Degree

Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States

Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI

Expert experience in managing cross-community complex programs making impactful recommendations to enhance products and services, and resolving service failures while fulfilling partner needs

Superior ability to balance responsibilities across multiple project activities, effectively managing transitions and adapting to dynamic customer needs in fast-paced environments

Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong track record of working effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments, and demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior colleagues

Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives

Superior ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon varied opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions

Superior ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedures

Superior ability to perform thorough work and conscientious about attending to detail

Expert knowledge of cloud computing, processes, and the service catalog, as well as how those service offerings combine to provide secure, cost-effective solutions that satisfy mission requirements

Superior knowledge of DevSecOps and strategies for adopting DevSecOps at the enterprise level

Proven experience adapting Agile frameworks transforming IT delivery focused on products

Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving)

Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

Preferred

Expert ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies, methodologies, and technical programming languages

Expert ability to design and document system specifications and produce prototypes/technical artifacts to demonstrate design

Expert ability to monitor trends in development, including the ability to assess the viability of competing technologies and recommend the adaption of emerging technologies