Associate Chief Information Officer

The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service. You must show in your resume that you possess the five ECQs. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at SES ECQs.

In addition to your resume, you must also submit a supplemental narrative statement that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed below.  Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental narrative. Evidence of your MTCs can also reflect in your resume.

Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY (MTC):

MTC 1: Demonstrated experience leading a large and diverse information technology organization through modern technology management practices including transforming, delivering and re-engineering IT operations in support of changing business needs and ensuring effective user, customer, and digital experience.

MTC 2: Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technology implementation including cloud, low code/no code, full stack development, systems engineering, Dev/Sec/Ops principles, automation, modular architecture, and agile processes to facilitate high quality, high velocity delivery.

MTC 3: Demonstrated experience working with technology and non-tech executives, IT professionals, and non-technical representatives to continuously improve services and products, align technology investments to achieve strategic business goals and enhance business performance, and implement and scale adoption of innovative, new or emerging technology.

  EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

1. Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.