Chief Technology Officer

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. Candidate will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Specialized Experience: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must process specialized experience at a senior level which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively responsible experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to providing expert advice on major information technology architecture issues, assessing, recommending and successfully implementing emerging technologies, sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience interacting with government and non-government officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations. You must show that you possess the below mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the below TQs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. DO NOT provide a separate narrative statement addressing the TQs. TQ 1: Demonstrated ability to lead implementation and management of Technological Innovation and Infrastructure Modernization; This involves integrating cutting edge technologies like computing, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Identity, and/or cryptographic computing in a hybrid (multi-cloud) environment. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience providing expert advice regarding a wide range of technology issues such as: data access for external partners, enterprise encryption; artificial intelligence, enterprise cloud services and other emerging technologies. TQ 3: Demonstrated ability to successfully implement enterprise technology solutions (applications or infrastructure) using appropriate emerging technologies and complying with appropriate security, privacy, and other regulatory requirements. TQ 4: Demonstrated experience in evaluating, testing, and successfully implementing complex technical solutions related to artificial intelligence, edge computing, machine learning, digital identity, cryptographic computing, or other technically difficult federal mandates. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. To learn more about Senior-Level (SL) positions in the Federal Government, visit OPM's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ senior-executive-service/senior-level-scientific-and-professional-positions/

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will advise the CIO and OIG executive leadership team on technology innovation, support HHS OIG technology projects, and work collaboratively with OIG staff to foster an environment of innovation and experimentation in support of OIG's mission. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: Serve as principle advisor and consultant to senior leaders for major information technology architecture issues affecting OIG. Perform key leadership role within OIG, advising the direction for technology strategy of the agency in coordination with other OIG executives working on the OIG Health Technology Strategy. Conduct expert level technical research to identify and recommend innovative emerging techniques, technologies, and products that will be successfully implemented across the OIG organization with positive results. Use a deep understanding of successful digital transformation both inside and outside the government, including user-centered design and development practices and modern consumer Internet technologies, to lead major initiatives, provide consultation on systems or policy proposals, and provide technical, policy, and programmatic guidance to senior leaders. Oversee the development and demonstration of technical architectures and engineering of solutions with modern technology stacks and scalable infrastructures, focused on performance, resilience, flexibility, and security. Identify potential technology problems, impacts, and solutions on issues with broad healthcare or governmental implications. Represent and speak for the CIO in dealing with key HHS officials, other agency officials, representatives of business and industry, Congressional committees and staffs, and other matters involving plans, programs, policies and objectives of the Office of Information Technology.