Summary The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Chief Information Officer, in the Office of the Chief Information Officer with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, DC. The incumbent will play a pivotal role leading the day-to-day technical operations and shapes the technology vision to achieve agency strategic objectives along with providing oversight to the Computer Services, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Support, and Records Management Divisions. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Deputy Chief Information Officer), GS-2210-15, you will perform the following major duties: Oversees the technical implementation and execution of projects impacting all aspects of NTSB's information technology program in accordance with Federal law and regulations. Provides direction, leadership, and oversight to OCIO's Divisions, collaborating closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and key stakeholders to ensure strategic technology investments align with cybersecurity requirements. Oversees budgetary allocations, ensuring responsible financial management practices. This includes developing budget forecasts, conducting ongoing financial reviews, identifying areas for optimization, and advocating for necessary resources to support mission-critical initiatives. Serves as a trusted advisor to senior agency officials; provide expertise and insight with strategic counsel on records management, program planning, technology human capital, resource allocation, and implement strategies to guide key decision-making processes, to shape the future trajectory of NTSB's IT programs and initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the following: Experience - Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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- Specialized Experience: GS-15: You MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Experience in planning and managing the analysis and formulation of broad program, technical, and administrative policies and procedures for strategic planning, execution, and deployment of IT products and services. (2) Skilled in developing strategic, long-range, and tactical plans to optimize IT solutions (e.g., cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, records management) to protect data and IT infrastructure by anticipating, identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and minimizing risks associated with IT vulnerabilities. (3) Managing IT budget formulation, support contracts, resources, Cloud spend, and performance across application development, operations, and maintenance. (4) Prioritize and assign work, allocating resources to projects, recommending training, counseling, awarding, motivating team members, and handling administrative tasks such as approving leave, timesheets, and conducting performance reviews. (5) Knowledgeable in federal Record and Information Management Program laws, executive orders, directives, instructions, and NARA guidelines, including methods, metrics, tools, and techniques of Business Process Management and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. For more information see link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating. Education There is no education substitution for the GS-15 grade level. Additional Information The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit benefits. Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position. NTSB may authorize Recruitment Incentives currently offered by the Federal Government for highly qualified candidates who possess unique skills and abilities. If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. For more information on VEOA please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/#veoa Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements identified below please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/ - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) meet the basic qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis. Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement. NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.