Deputy Chief Information Officer

Summary

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) serves as a principal advisor to the CIO and represents the CIO in accordance with the mandates of the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996, the President's Management Agenda, and all additional information technology OMB mandates or policies. The incumbent coordinates information technology plans, policies, and operations for the Agency and provides day-to-day management of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Duties

• As the Deputy Chief Information Officer, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) fully shares with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in providing leadership and direction in the formulation, development, and execution of OPM's information technology management program. If selected, some key responsibilities include: Sharing in formulating of short and long-range strategic goals, based on industry best practices, President's Management Agenda, Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act, Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996, OMB and DHS Information Technology directives and best practices, while also aligning OCIO to OPM's Strategic Plan. Partnering with the CIO to develop strategies, policies, action plans, and to conduct investment reviews of current information architecture, software, hardware, and cloud services to improve OPM's management information systems and directly leverage technology to improve the strategic mission of the agency. Streamlining existing processes and operations to improve efficiencies wherever possible, eliminating silos and duplicative practices. Maximizing cybersecurity oversight and protections for the agency in coordination with the OCIO. Making recommendations for enterprise-wide technology strategies and resource management. Advancing the use of appropriate emerging technologies and assessing options for extending existing technologies through integration opportunities. Managing relationships with OPM Senior Executives, peers, and other stakeholders to understand business priorities and enable business needs by providing effective, efficient, and secure IT and digital solutions. Monitoring and communicating progress on IT objectives, goals, and strategies for the organization. Implementing outcome-oriented performance measures and managing IT strategy and operations through use of these measures, providing complete transparency and open communication to all OPM employees and other stakeholders. Effectively managing relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external business partners, to include provisioned service providers. Directing staff who support IT policy development, system development, common IT services, and other information technology functions.

Qualifications

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 (ECQs) 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). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 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, 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 eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. For more information regarding the ECQs, refer to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis. Telework may be authorized. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/18/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.