Summary
The Deputy Chief of Governance serves as the senior advisor and principal deputy to the Director of ITD. The incumbent assists in developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise IT governance, strategic planning, cybersecurity governance, investment management, compliance, risk management, enterprise architecture, digital modernization, and policy across the Information Technology Directorate.
Duties
As an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provide strategic governance, fiduciary oversight, and service delivery validation for DARPA's highly complex $1.5 billion enterprise IT portfolio. Orchestrate executive-level decision-making processes, serving as a principal advisor to governance boards, executive councils, and investment review boards. Guides the strategic development and integration of DARPA's Business, Data, Application, Security, and Technology architectures. Enforces interoperability, system reuse, and strict adherence to Department of War (DOW) enterprise architecture standards across the agency to maximize Return on Investment (ROI) on enterprise contracts. Establishes, evaluates, and monitors Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) governing the multi-million-dollar contract. Prepares and defends high-stakes executive briefings, decision papers, white papers, and audit responses. Directs continuous oversight programs to ensure DARPA IT and its contract partners maintain strict compliance with Federal Information Security requirements, Records Management, Privacy Act mandates, Section 508 Accessibility, data governance, and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) protocols.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.