Chief Information Officer

Overview

This position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission. The OCIO, led by the CIO, is responsible for the overall management of the FCC’s IT systems, including information management, development, operations, and maintenance across all FCC locations; evaluating emerging technologies; ensuring compliance with IT / security protocols; and implementing solutions to meet evolving mission, policy, and legal requirements.

This job is open to :

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

All sources.

Duties

The FCC Chief Information Officer is a critical leadership position at the FCC whose work and support directly impacts day-to-day activities of all staff, as well as the overall mission of the FCC. The CIO provides executive leadership in fulfilling the FCC’s IT Vision of delivering modern infrastructure, information, and communications technologies to support and empower innovation of diverse missions of the FCC’s Bureaus and Offices. The job duties of the Chief Information Officer include :

• Being responsible for the overall strategic planning and direction of the FCC’s Information Technology and telecommunications systems
• Serving as the Senior Information Technology Program Advisor to the Managing Director, Chairman, Commissioners, and Commission on issues involving strategic and tactical information systems planning, execution, and policy
• Providing executive oversight and direct line supervision over the work and staff of the FCC’s information technology organization
• Managing the FCC’s information technology program, including (a) developing, implementing, and overseeing integrated policies, programs, standards, and objectives for wide and local area networks; custom software or application development; office automation systems; and / or IT facilities; (b) ensuring compliance with all applicable IT Federal laws and mandates; (c) training; and (d) planning, acquisition, and oversight of IT products and services.
• Overseeing and managing the FCC’s federal enterprise architecture, including systems development, maintenance, reuse, and reengineering, and ensuring all FCC mission information systems and software products are engineered to satisfy requirements, within determined cost, schedule, security, and data, as well as fostering thought on the innovative uses of technology and exploring new and promising technologies and methodologies for improved delivery of products, services, and solutions that enhance organizational and enterprise performance
• Overseeing and partnering with the Chief Information Security Officer, Privacy Officer, and senior agency data professionals to safeguard FCC information security systems and highly classified data through the (a) development and implementation of effective Cybersecurity requirements and policies; (b) assessment of systems, capabilities, vulnerabilities, legal requirements, and mitigation solutions; and (c) security training and awareness.
• Providing executive-level direction in planning, developing, evaluating, monitoring, and coordinating operational improvement plans, including modernization initiatives, with internal and external stakeholders to modernize IT architecture and integrate automation across enterprise functions to enhance agility, reduce operational overhead, and better support mission delivery and achieve operational objectives
• Overseeing and participating in procurement activities and budget formulation and execution for information technology programs sourcing, approaches, and investments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position in accordance with the Commission’s Drug-Free Workplace Plan. If selected for the position, you will be subject to drug testing prior to employment and periodic random testing after entering on duty.

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Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. When describing your experience, be clear and specific. Do not assume that we will infer details – your resume must clearly support the responses provided in your assessment questionnaire. If your resume does not substantiate your answers, credit cannot be given for those responses. Your resume must include your full name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and complete employment history. For each position listed, please include : Employment dates in MM / YYY – MM / YYY format (or MM / YYYY – Present), Agency / Employer name, Position title, Grade level(s) held (if applicable), hours worked per week (if less than full-time) and a detailed description of duties performed. For positions worked on less than a full-time basis, specify the percentage of time and length of time spent performing those duties.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, you must also demonstrate the following Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) :

Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the ECQs within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed). Current or former SES members must submit an SF-50 and / or QRB Certification of ECQs to show current or former service in the SES. OPM’s Guide to the Senior Executive Services Qualifications provides detailed information on the 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 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.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES : All candidates must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their two (2) page resume (any experience exceeding 2 pages will not be reviewed).

MTQ1 – Demonstrated expertise and comprehensive knowledge of multiple technologies and platforms in order to plan, direct, and execute major information technology programs; develop and implement information technology systems methodology for integration with strategic planning and ongoing evaluation of agency systems and data requirements.

MTQ2- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing an organization’s risk and vulnerabilities assessments of deployed or planned information systems, including identifying vulnerabilities, security risks, and protections needed to secure and maintain the integrity of cybersecurity operations, IT systems, and compliance programs.

MTQ3 – Demonstrated leadership and experience in successfully managing agency and / or corporate level IT and information management functions in areas such as IT policy and governance, IT architecture, cybersecurity, IT planning and investment control; network service; data management, systems administration; program management; Software Development Life Cycle processes; Agile thinking methodologies; acquisitions planning; and customer support.

MTQ4 – Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, policies, standards, and programs in conformance with statutory, executive, and / or other regulatory requirements to improve the management and utilization of information and IT resources; promote IT system solutions; and lead organizational changes that take best advantage of state-of-the-art advances in information technology.

MTQ5 – Senior-level expertise in providing innovative leadership and strategic vision in developing, directing, and implementing enterprise-scare IT services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and / or support organizations; providing a high level of security and availability; and serving clients and / or customers spanning multiple organizations, business units, and locations.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including :

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be reviewed to determine the quality and extent of your relevant experience. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, including the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) which must be clearly demonstrated within your resume and is limited to two (2) pages . Do not submit separate narrative statements; separate ECQ or MTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered.

Veterans Preference does not apply to this SES recruitment.

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Required Documents

1) Optional Applicant Questions; optional, but strongly encouraged for applicants seeking to demonstrate alignment with the agency’s leadership values.

2) Resume (limited to 2 pages) cover letter optional.

3) SF50 or proof of SES reinstatement eligibility. OPM Candidate Development Program graduates must provide a copy of the OPM / QRB Criterion B certification.

How to Apply

Apply on-line using the Commission’s automated recruitment system in https : / / fcc.usajobs.gov or at www.usajobs.gov.

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION, YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (in addition to registration information required to utilize this web site) :

1. Resume – Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you meet the ECQs and the MTQs required for this positions.

Vacancy announcement number such as SES-2025-002

If applying online poses a hardship, or you have any questions regarding eligible status, please contact the HR point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement during business hours (8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

2. Optional Essay Questions (Per OPM Guidance)

In accordance with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Merit Hiring Plan, applicants are encouraged to respond to the following four optional essay questions :

Question 1 : How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from your professional, academic, or personal experience. (Constitutional Commitment)

Question 2 : In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. (Government Efficiency)

Question 3 : How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. (Advancing Executive Orders and Policy Priorities)

Question 4 : How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic, or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effective in this position. (Work Ethic)

For more information on applying for federal jobs, please check this webpage https : / / help.usajobs.gov / index.php / Main_Page

Required documents must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern Standard Time of the closing date, or it will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Next steps

Once your complete application is received, it will be screened to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated and ranked by a panel of senior executives to identify the best qualified candidates. This evaluation will focus on your demonstrated leadership experience, technical expertise, and overall executive potential.

Candidates identified as highly qualified may be invited to participate in an interview(s) and receive reference checks. Final selections are subject to OPM Qualification Review Board (QRB) certification of the ECQs for initial career SES appointment.

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