Summary If you have experience providing strategic leadership in all aspects of IT, devising strategic IT plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and ensuring that IT is utilized effectively, then consider joining the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This position serves as the Director of the Information Technology Applications Center (ITAC) and the Institute's Chief Information Officer (CIO), NHLBI. Responsibilities As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will: Serve as the Director for the Information Technology Applications Center (ITAC) and the Institute's Chief Information Officer (CIO). Define and execute IT management methodologies encompassing strategic planning, complex organizational structures, technical project management, and business process modeling and re-engineering. Provide leadership in planning, monitoring and enforcing information and systems security, in addition to engineering and overseeing the day-to-day operation of NHLBI information technology and data infrastructures including software, servers, storage, networks, databases, websites, and computing and mobile devices. Guide and support the NHLBI administrative and scientific staff in the development and effective use of IT applications and services; collaborate with other Divisions, Offices, and Centers to identify IT needs and evaluate and implement IT solutions to meet those needs; and study, evaluate, and test new technologies, hardware, software, and information systems. With the Scientific Information Officer, serve as an advisor to the NHLBI Scientific Director in the application of IT to the scientific mission of the Division of Intramural Research across basic and clinical research laboratories. Collaborate with the NHLBI Data Science Strategist, Data Science Architect and other key program staff in planning and executing the Institute's data focused extramural programs such as TransOmics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed). Serve as chair of the NHLBI IT Advisory Council, which provides advice and counsel to the Director ITAC/CIO and Institute Director on IT issues. Serve as first line supervisor to the ITAC Branch Chiefs which include the Associate Director for Operations Management; Chief, Business Solutions Delivery; Chief, Information Technology Security Section; Chief, Scientific Solutions Delivery Branch. Second line oversight of over 30 federal employees and 270 contractors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: If your resume has related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that you possess each of the following four competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; 4. Problem Solving - identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations, AND Your resume demonstrates that you have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector typically gained in the IT field or through performing IT related tasks such as: managing IT programs and functions for an organization; developing plans, policies, and procedures for the provision of IT programs and services; coordinating IT programs and services with management officials and customers; and providing supervision or direction to other staff in managing IT programs and services. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12428737 Education Additional Information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules. If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/topics/fd.html. Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable). The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. 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