Deputy Director, Office of Information Technology

About the role

This position is located in the Office of Information Technology at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As the Deputy Director, Office of Information Technology, you will provide executive leadership to the planning, organization, coordination, and management of the activities required to maintain an agency-wide information technology (IT) program. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level leadership overseeing large-scale, mission-critical IT operations, including enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, end-user support, enterprise platforms, and application development and sustainment. Demonstrated experience includes aligning enterprise technology delivery strategies, managing complex cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring reliable, resilient, and high-performing technology services. Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in operational performance, service delivery, technology modernization, workforce effectiveness, customer experience, and organizational efficiency. TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level leadership in enterprise technology modernization and integration across data and analytics, enterprise applications, shared platforms, cloud technologies, and mission-critical business systems. Demonstrated experience includes overseeing major IT investments and acquisitions, managing complex contracts and vendor portfolios, establishing governance and performance strategies, and driving enterprise transformation through modernization, artificial intelligence, automation, and business process improvement. Proven ability to deliver measurable results in data-driven decision-making, interoperability, organizational agility, technology optimization, operational efficiency, and enterprise mission outcomes. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eli

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