Chief Information Officer and Deputy Director of Plans & Integration

Summary

Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead and direct the integration of technology and business processes to optimize Human Resources capabilities and services across the entire Air Force.

Duties

• The Chief Information Officer and Deputy Director, Plans and Integration, directs a significant number of complex and diverse programmatic issues, policies, and transformation efforts for the Department of the Air Force.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the development and transformation of Human Resources (HR) management business systems and processes, including the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for HR systems.
• This individual will function with substantial independence and has the authority to advise, coordinate, and direct the development of HR business processes and programs necessary to achieve compatible functional HR systems within the Air Force and Department of Defense technology environment.
• As CIO/Deputy Director, you will: Serve as the principal advisor for modernizing and integrating the Air Force’s Human Resources (HR) systems and processes.
• Provide integrated technology and business process solutions for both wartime and garrison HR requirements to optimize capabilities for the Total Force.
• Lead the development of the HR enterprise architecture, portfolio management, and governance for over 160 information technology (IT) systems.
• Direct a senior government staff and provides oversight for over 300 military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
• Oversee the execution of the $220M annual Human Resources Management IT portfolio.
• Represent the Air Force with senior officials from the Department of Defense, other Services, members of Congress, and private industry on HR management IT systems, processes, and policies.

Education

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. A master’s or advanced degree in Information Technology, Information Resource Management or other related field is highly desired.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet the education, eligibility, and minimum qualifications requirements, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.

Applicants will be evaluated against the qualifications requirements by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Final selection is contingent on approval by the Secretary of the Air Force. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the selected candidate must have their executive qualifications certified by the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) prior to appointment. The selected candidate’s application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Once QRB certified, the selected candidates will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

Required Documents

• A complete application includes the items specified below.
• If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.
• APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• Please carefully review for applicability.
• Do not combine documents.
• Upload documents in pdf format. 1.
• Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using no smaller than 1/2-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf.
• Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number. 2.
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (As applicable): Current/Former SES Members: Must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Current Federal Civil Service Employees: Must provide a copy of SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting status as a current Federal Civil Service employee. 3.
• Statement of Service/DD-214 (As applicable): Active Duty/Retired Service Members must submit a DD-214 or statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command.
• The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). 4.
• SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) Verification (As applicable): Graduates must provide verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. 5.
• Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document. 6.
• College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable). A copy is acceptable. 7.
• License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g. Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, DAWIA certification, etc.) with their application. * Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire.
• Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package.
• Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.