Chief Information Officer

Summary

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position is in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

• As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), you will lead the delivery of CISA enterprise-wide solutions and services to meet the Agency's internal information technology and communications needs. You will lead the delivery of large-scale technology products supporting CISA's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, and Emergency Communications missions. You will serve as the executive overseeing the programs setting the technology strategy of the Agency (Chief Technology Officer) and ensuring the security of the IT systems of the Agency (Chief Information Security Officer). You will serve as the CISA liaison to the DHS CIO and participate in information technology (IT) planning, oversight, and leadership initiatives. As a Senior Cybersecurity Executive in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, you will lead and oversee multifaceted aspects of OCIO's mission, programs, and personnel. Set a bold enterprise vision for modern, product-driven IT delivery and responsible AI adoption, aligning CISA's technology investments with mission outcomes, user needs, cybersecurity priorities, operational demands, and measurable impact. Build and empower exceptional cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, designers, cybersecurity experts, AI and data leaders, acquisition professionals, and mission partners to deliver high-value capabilities at speed and scale. Champion product management, agile delivery, DevSecOps, human-centered design, and responsible AI integration to accelerate delivery, reduce risk, improve reliability, and create outstanding user experiences for CISA's workforce and partners. Serve as an Agency strategic advisor to the CISA Deputy Director, aligning IT objectives and programs with Agency strategy, ensuring a steady state IT operations environment. Create a culture of ownership, transparency, experimentation, and continuous learning where teams are empowered to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional outcomes. Develop and monitor business performance criteria and service levels, contingency planning and support for business continuity, logistics for hardware and software assets, and long-range planning for the sustained growth of a modern IT business enterprise. Oversee IT acquisition programs in coordination with DHS, implementing statutory requirements such as FITARA, and ensuring compliance with OMB policy (e.g., Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common IT). Manage day-to-day enterprise IT service operations and communication needs for a national Agency, with a regional footprint (e.g., customer advocacy, project management, asset management, software license management, and IT support operations). Actively oversees monitoring of IT projects ensuring quality, performance, and on schedule delivery within budget. Manage the IT investment review process, recommending new IT projects, program activities, priorities, and funding in support of the CISA Mission, anticipating future IT business enterprise needs. Develop recommendations for revisions to funding, and exercise authority to reprogram funds within budgetary allotments in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations, OMB Circular A-11, the EGovernment Act, OPM regulation/circulars and/or the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Information Technology Officer through the Clinger-Cohen Act. Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to subordinate managers developing policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational information technology activities. Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance with developing and managing administrative processes or procedures in a large or complex department, agency, or program. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and leadership in large-scale transformation and migration activities from legacy computing environments to modern integrated business enterprises, from concept to implementation and sustainment.

Qualifications

This opportunity is part of the DHS Cybersecurity Service's Executive Track. Employees are placed at career levels and salaries that match their expertise and expertise. Senior Cybersecurity Executives generally have at least 15 years of cybersecurity experience, including 5 or more years in a leadership role. Qualified candidates are typically: Executive-level managers who serve as a senior functional authority for a DHS component or the entire department, overseeing multiple high-visibility cybersecurity programs. Seasoned cybersecurity executives who serve as DHS-wide leaders, directing expansive national programs and managing multi-level organizations that report to presidential appointees. Please note that DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries for this opportunity based on qualifications and agency needs. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.

Education

Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Click the Apply Online button. Complete the online questionnaire and attach all required documentation. Click the Submit Application button to finalize your submission. Deadline for Consideration Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. Selection Process Once submitted, your resume will be reviewed by a subject matter expert to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected to move forward, Component staff will contact you to schedule a structured, in-person panel interview.