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The Center for Information Technology (CIT), NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Office of Information Technology Services Management. As the Director, the incumbent will work with the CIT Director and Deputy Director to lead this complex organization and provide critical day-to-day operational IT services and support to the NIH and researchers around the world.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premiere biomedical research center for the Nation and the world. The NIH is composed of 27 Institutes and Centers and employs approximately 18,000 staff in a vast array of professions, all supporting research efforts for a healthier nation. For more information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, please visit NIH Overview. To learn more about working at NIH, visit Life at NIH.
As part of the SES at NIH, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal government: to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY BY THE CLOSING DATE (11:59 P.M. ET).
Learn more about this agency08/04/2017 to 09/05/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
Yes—A Relocation incentive may be authorized subject to individual approval.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
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NIH-CIT-SES-2017-1957532
476023900
The incumbent serves as Director, Office of Information Technology Services Management with responsibility for planning and directing the delivery of the full range of IT operational services in support of the NIH mission and other HHS Operating Divisions.
The position leads, manages, operates, and provides oversight of NIH's core enterprise-wide, high performance computational environment used by NIH intramural scientists; develops and supports biomedical and life science application programs, associated biomedical databases, programming languages, and tools; provides training and technical expertise for NIH intramural staff relating to NIH high performance computational resources scientific applications; and researches new technology developments in high-performance computing, life science applications, biomedical databases, high-performance storage, and archiving for use of NIH.
The Director, Office of Information Technology Services Management, strategically plans and directs the work of the organization through the efforts of several senior IT managers, who each direct a major component of NIH's overall operations services. He/she exercises delegated authority to determine the most effective approaches to accomplish the organization's mission, including defining the overall goals, objectives, scope, and emphasis of activities that involve the combined contributions of a large workforce of government and contract employees. He/she is also responsible for directing the evaluation and adoption of rapidly evolving technology, adaptation of changes in computing needs brought about by frequent shifts in research priorities, and implementation of new initiatives in the IT infrastructure services management areas that often require modifying goals, objectives, and plans. The incumbent is ultimately accountable for the efficient utilization of a large amount of NIH computing resources and for ensuring that the computing needs of the research and business communities served by CIT are met continuously even during emergencies.
All applicants for SES positions with the Federal government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-2210 series (GS-14/15 or equivalent) as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-2210 Website under Information Technology (IT) Management Positions and show in your five (5) page resume that you possess the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) (Mandatory):
Your responses to the below PTQs must be incorporated into your 5 page resume; it is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis. Separate PTQ narratives will not be accepted or considered.
1.
Experience
leading integrated operations for a large customer-focused organization
responsible for delivering a broad range of mission-critical, enterprise-wide
IT infrastructure, services and initiatives for a large federated organization
(20,000+ users).
2. Strong track record in delivering
innovative technology solutions and services to meet customer needs,
outstanding collaboration and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to
lead and motivate diverse technology teams in dynamic IT operational
environments.
3. Experience analyzing complex issues, formulating compelling recommendations, and communicating complicated information to diverse audiences (e.g., executives, technical staff, researchers, programmatic and administrative staff).
4. Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee*: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. (If you have this experience, please include within your 5-page resume)
*A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) (Mandatory for Selectee):
If selected, you MUST submit a narrative statement in response to each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and how to write your ECQs.
NIH is located in Bethesda, MD; our campus is adjacent to downtown Bethesda, MD, at the Medical Center Metro station, and close to shops, walking trails, and restaurants.
Travel and Transportation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations governing the relocation of current Federal employees and new appointees.
A one-year probationary period must be served by the individual selected if not currently or previously in the career Senior Executive Service.
In an effort to promote efficiency in the hiring process, additional selections may be made across the entire Department of Health and Human Services within the Washington, DC commuting area through this vacancy announcement.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information. This position requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Financial Suitability: It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Equality is held as one of the most important values here at NIH. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. NIH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
If you are a hearing impaired individual seeking assistance with the application process, you may contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this announcement by phoning a relay operator at 711. For additional information see Maryland Relay.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly: NIH Reasonable Accommodations Website. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
Your application,
regardless of the format,
must
describe your job related qualifications pertinent to this position. The
announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application.
Please submit the following:
Required documents:
Five (5) page r
esume
that contains your full name and contact information, do not exceed the five (5) page limit. Separate Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQ) narrative will not be accepted or considered. It is recommended that the corresponding PTQs are annotated in parenthesis within your resume.
NOTES: Do not include your date of birth or s
ocial security number
on application materials. Please do not submit unsolicited material such as publications, personal endorsements, performance appraisals, award certificates, proof of Veterans' Preference, etc., as these items will not be included in the rating process and will be discarded. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service. All application materials are subject to the provisions of the DHHS Privacy Act and become the property of the Department of Health and Human Services. Any additional information needed will be requested prior to appointment. Failure to comply with the required application procedures may result in non-consideration of your application.FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
This announcement is located on the NIH Home Page under "Executive Careers." Additional information regarding the NIH may be found at the NIH website.
Contact Information:
Name: Tonya Briscoe
Phone: 301-402-1130
TDD: 711
Email: seniorre@od.nih.gov
Or write:
Department
Of Health And Human Services/National Institutes of Health
2 Center Drive, MSC 0246
Building 2; Room 5W09
Bethesda, MD 20892-0246
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants must submit application materials ELECTRONICALLY by the Closing Date of the announcement to the following email address: seniorre@od.nih.gov
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Applicants who are determined to be highly qualified by the Search Committee will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview, at which time you will be contacted. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476023900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Due to current hiring restrictions in place, selections will need DHHS approval before a final offer may be extended. Updates will be provided to help keep you informed throughout the process.
Are you a high-performing executive, visionary, skilled strategist, and collaborative relationship builder with an exceptional record of delivering optimal results and measurable outcomes? This may be your opportunity to shine. Are you a senior administrative professional interested in a career with the Nation's premiere biomedical research center? Do you want to make a difference in this country's healthcare? Do you want to perform challenging work in a collegial environment, while enjoying quality of work/life flexibilities and a competitive compensation package?
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