KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Position involves travel
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) you will serve as a key member of the Department of Administration and Finance management team with responsibility for providing strategic, compliance and operational expertise on matters relating to MCC’s information technology and privacy programs and operations. As CIO you will:

• Serve as the principal advisor to the A&F Vice President and MCC senior staff on the application of technology  infrastructure to improve business processes through  implementation, maintenance and operation of the Corporation’s technology enterprise systems, applications and technology planning procedures and the protection of MCC’s mission critical and essential technology systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with all federal regulations to provide adequate security for technology enterprise systems and data in Washington, D.C. and overseas.
• Keep MCC’s technology infrastructure current and on  platforms that improve productivity.  Develop strategic, tactical and  technology plans and processes and budgets to support MCC’s mission.
• Ensure that MCC is on the leading edge of technology choices.  Ensure that all aspects of the technology projects are aligned with the government wide enterprise architecture. 
• Define and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure efficient and cost-effective information resources planning, acquisition and cyber/computer security in support of MCC’s mission.
• Serve as the Chief Privacy Officer of the Corporation maintaining policy and procedures and overseeing the day-to-day operations of MCC’s privacy program.
• Manage the MCC’s Technology Capital Planning and Investment Control process.
• Perform the full range of managerial/supervisory duties over a staff of subordinate technology professionals.
  

Highly Desirable:  Four or more years of directly related experience.

Qualifying experience for Pay Band 2c includes one year of specialized experience (comparable to the Pay Band 3a or GS-15 or equivalent non-federal experience), which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.  This experience must include activities such as: 1) providing executive leadership and technical direction in the formulation, implementation, and completion of an  agency wide program operation in technology; 2) experience as a senior consultant to top management officials on the design, development, and administration of various mission critical and complex technology enterprise systems across complex organizations; 3) experience in working with a highly mobile workforce that travels overseas frequently and have a small footprint overseas; 4) experience managing a diverse technology team of  professionals including Federal employees and contractors; 5) experience as a problem-solver in technology solutions that involves experience in strategic technology development, systems integration, managing technology budgets and projects; and/or 6) experience  working with business owners in seeking technology solutions that meets their needs. (NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented on your resume or application).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: You must clearly demonstrate in your resume how your responses to the MTQs relate to the leadership requirements. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements will be further evaluated to measure the degree in which your background matches the leadership requirements and MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs).

LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1. Leading People.  Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.  Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
2. Results-Driven Leadership.  Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations.  Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
3. Leading Change.  Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and implement it in a continuously changing environment, communicate vision and strategy, and inspire trust and commitment to the workforce.
4. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage in a small agency environment, human, financial, and information resources strategically.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): To be considered for this position, ALL applicants MUST submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy each of the MTQs. You are required to respond to all MTQs and you must address each MTQ separately. If you fail to address each MTQ, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written narrative statements to no more than one page for each MTQ, or no more than 5 pages in total.

1. Knowledge of technology, requirements, methods and procedures; hardware, software, groupware; and a variety of operating systems, and networks; and  ability to be innovative in a fast-moving world of technology and to translate that into workable solutions for the organization.
2. Significant management skill required in managing, securing, and overseeing both domestic and internationally based technology, technology security programs and infrastructure.
3. Knowledge of the technology enterprise business and business processes in order to provide solutions to management needs and experience  managing technology budgets and projects.
4. Skill serving as a consultant to top management officials on the design, development, and administration of various mission critical technology enterprise systems.
5. Skill in managing, directing and supervising technology activities of an organization with subordinate staff of federal employees and contracted support.
6. Skill in implementing policies and safeguards (including robust cyber security measures) to protect information, systems, and networks within an organization with both domestic and international scope.

Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc. Other benefits include convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, flexible work schedule and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• MCC Pay Band 2 positions are equivalent to a SES position.
• Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. 
• Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
• Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a one-year managerial probationary period.
• Selectee may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). 
• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable). If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see Veteran’s Information Page, USAJOBS – Veterans.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program: If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel actions form with your application. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

Candidates who do not submit complete a complete application as indicated below will not considered. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: 

1. Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary. 
2. Your written narrative statement addressing address each MTQ - one page for each MTQ. 
3. A complete Occupational Questionnaire.
4. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below).

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, February 22, 2013.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 813376. 

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Note:  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status of this position.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and 
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Candidates who do not submit complete a complete application as indicated below will not be considered. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

• Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary. 
• ALL applicants MUST submit a written statement (narrative format) of accomplishments that satisfy each leadership requirement/MTQ. Please limit your written narrative statements to no more than one page for each leadership requirement/MTQ, in total.
• If you are a status candidate, you must submit a copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating competitive status, current or highest previous grade level held in the Federal service, tenure group, promotion potential and salary.http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp#
• If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of approved supporting documentation and declaration of eligible Special Appointment. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/fedhire.asp#authorities, http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/individualswithdisabilities.asp,http://www.opm.gov/disability. 
• Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.
• If you applying based on veteran with preference eligibility, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable). For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
• If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility.
• Form Demographic Information on Applicants, OMB No. 3046-0046. This form is available at http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/upload/OMB-3046-0046.pdf (Optional).

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful.  We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.  After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.  A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.