Summary
The Director, Technology and Data Services position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). I&A is a unique member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland.
Duties
The Directorate of Technology and Data Services (TDS) delivers DHS with intelligence mission systems and services that enable secure information sharing, collaboration, and analysis within DHS and across Federal, SLTT, and private sector partners. TDS operates the DHS Top Secret/SCI network; develops mission solutions for I&A intelligence and business operations; and facilitates access to and usability of data and analytics across DHS, IC, Federal, and SLTT stakeholders. The Director of TDS is the Chief Information Officer for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Specific responsibilities include: Provides executive leadership for the TDS workforce, including overseeing talent acquisition, professional development, and ensuring a fair, equitable, and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Promotes and shapes effective strategic and operational IT planning process that integrates the budget process, implements priorities established by the I&A Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, and fully integrates with the Department's and the Intelligence Community's strategic plans. Oversees planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of the architecture, acquisition, and operation of the information technology and data services critical for DHS's intelligence mission. Oversees the design, operation, and maintenance of the nationwide DHS Top Secret/SCI network to ensure a fully secure and available network. Develops, issues, monitors, and enforces compliance with policies, guidance, and standards applicable to all TS/SCI IT hardware, software and telecommunications located within DHS SCI Facilities. Maintains security and interoperability with other classified systems across the Government and with systems operated by Federal, State, local and foreign partners. Drives innovation and improvement for delivery of IT and data services in support of I&A operational needs and business and management efficiency. Adopts industry best practices and other Federal or Intelligence Community solutions to meet I&A needs. Leads the effective management of information resources by advocating cross-organizational program innovation and process improvements; ensuring program process are modernized to take full advantage of IT solutions; developing and promoting architecture and standards-based IT; enabling cost efficient and effective use of IT; and exercising principles of effective IT capital planning and investment analysis. Supports the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis in their role as the Senior Information Sharing Executive for the Department. Chairs the DHS Intelligence System Board (ISB) to oversee information technology acquisition across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise, and for ensuring acquisitions comply with standards, guidance, regulation, and statutes. Serves as the I&A approving authority for cost, schedules, and performance criteria for contracts and agreements for IT services with other government agencies. Leads and manages data analytics and governance efforts by overseeing and directing team of data scientists and IT developers that work closely with DHS Intelligence data owners and mission operators. Administers a review process for data and information sharing access agreements with national security partners to ensure appropriate application of privacy, civil liberties, and intelligence oversight policy and regulation, as well as technical standards.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
How you will be evaluated
A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum requirements: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. Your application must show that you meet all requirements including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be rated "not qualified" if you do not possess the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you may be found "ineligible". 2. Rating and Ranking: If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. A panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Highly/Top Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. 3. Referral: If you are among the higly/top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and a possible interview. The DHS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review the results and make recommendations on final selections to the ERB Chair and appointing authority, where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Senior Executive Service (SES) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SI QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the SI QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Your supporting documents are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by your resume, you will be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration.