Summary
The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science has a mission to deliver scientific discoveries and major scientific tools to transform our understanding of nature and advance the energy, economic, and national security of the United States. Office of Science is the nation's largest federal sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences and are a major supporter of research in such key scientific fields as physics, materials science, computing, and chemistry.
Duties
As the Director, Office of Information Management, you will: Serve as the Office of Science Chief Information Officer, coordinating closely with various DOE offices, including the DOE Office of the Chief Information Officer (OICO). Principal advisor to SC senior leadership on all matters involving cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and IT/scientific applications across the SC complex and its10 National Laboratories. Responsible for interpreting broad, complex federal IT policy and procedures, synthesizing highly technical information into clear strategic directives, and succinctly presenting executive-level requirements. Provide executive supervision over the Chief Information Security Officer for SC, ensuring effective management of cybersecurity initiatives, implementation of risk-based frameworks, and strategies for reducing vulnerabilities. Direct the development and testing of business continuity, Continuity of Operations (COOP), and disaster recovery plans, while providing policy guidance to SC Authorizing Officials regarding secure IT deployments and data center management. Lead enterprise-wide data administration, overseeing consistent, accurate reporting for data calls, congressional inquiries, and OMB requirements, while championing initiatives that simplify processes and unify information flow across business lines.
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278 within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)
Education
No education requirements for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. 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 (TQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. 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 SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the 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/.