Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) (Chief Technology Officer)

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The position is located within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The incumbent serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Agency's principal technical authority responsible for establishing, maintaining, and advancing the enterprise architecture (EA) necessary to support the Agency's mission and strategic objectives. This is a non-supervisory position that provides authoritative enterprise-level guidance, technical leadership, and long-term architectural direction. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for the Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) (Chief Technology Officer) is a seasoned enterprise architect and strategic technology leader with deep experience modernizing complex federal IT environments. They possess expert knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, and can translate these into actionable, mission-aligned solutions. The candidate excels at advising senior leaders, driving technology governance, and guiding long-term modernization efforts. Strong communication and collaboration skills enable them to work effectively across technical and mission stakeholders to strengthen the Agency's IT ecosystem. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the BASIC REQUIREMENT, applicants must also meet the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) (Chief Technology Officer) at the GS-15 grade level. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading enterprise architecture activities, including designing, developing, and implementing enterprise architectures and producing related architectural documentation; and Experience applying IT standards and directives (e.g., NIST guidance) to drive modernization efforts and incorporate those requirements into long-range technical strategies; and Experience providing senior-level technical advice on technology trends, policy impacts, IT investment decisions, cybersecurity considerations, and enterprise risk as they relate to security architecture. This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration. Please do not cut and paste the specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. For more detailed information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website here. NOTE: 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.

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