Deputy Chief Information Officer

Job Description

Summary

This position is located in the Criminal Division, Information Technology Management (ITM) unit. The Criminal Division is seeking an experienced IT manager to serve as the Deputy Chief Information Officer. This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer/Director of ITM and will supervise the IT operations for the Division through managers over critical portfolios such as development, litigation support, and records management.

Duties

As Deputy Chief Information Officer, you will: Directly supervise ITM Assistant Directors and oversee all assigned employees through subordinate supervisors, including operational responsibility for work performed by contract employees. With the CIO, develop Criminal Division's IT goals, programs, and priorities by analyzing available and emerging technology and industry trends. Analyze resource requirements and develop approaches that will best support the IT and litigation goals of the Criminal Division. As a technical authority, consult, collaborate with and advise on a wide range of information technology, cybersecurity and enterprise architecture programs, planning, and agency/federal sector wide initiatives. Interface with senior executive service (SES) Criminal Division leadership to present and propose novel and progressive solutions to critical IT issues. Provide broad oversight to Criminal Division's e-discovery and e-litigation services. Partner with other IT managers to bring state-of-the-art and emerging trends in e-litigation to the Criminal Division. Develop and foster relationships with IT peers at other DOJ components to improve collaboration and the efficiency of sharing information for joint litigation and investigations. Plan, implement, and oversee the Criminal Division's enterprise level IT infrastructure, including engineering and technical support activities. Manage IT projects with high complexity or risk, such as agency-wide system integrations that include large­ scale enterprise resource planning. Develop and implement project management procedures, tools, templates, activities and infrastructure to be used throughout ITM and foster an environment where project management principles are practiced and followed. Establish high level process design requirements, work to eliminate inefficient and redundant processes, and optimize the use of organizational assets. Oversee and lead the development of policies, guidelines and standards for the planning, development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and subsystems that meet overall information needs of the Criminal Division. Develop budget and resource requirements for ITM, provide necessary justifications, and ensure best use of scarce resources by promoting accountability and efficiency.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and you will be assessed using a Job Knowledge Test. The Job Knowledge Test is designed to assess technical and professional expertise directly relevant to the requirements of this announcement. This assessment measures the specialized knowledge and skills accumulated over time, which are critical for successful performance in this position. The most highly qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033040. You will be assessed on the following KSA/Competencies: Change Management Compliance Enterprise Architecture Information Assurance Risk Management Performance Appraisals and Awards: You will receive an additional point added to your final score for your most recent fully successful or higher performance rating. An additional point will also be added to your final score for any one performance award received within the past three years that relates to the position for which you are applying. Please provide only one recent award. To receive credit, you must provide a copy of your performance rating and a copy of your performance award SF-50, if applicable.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional Information

ELIGIBILITY: You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of the following criteria: Current DOJ employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; or Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career transition Assistance Plan (CTAP). Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website. Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please reach out to criminal.crmjobs@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-0361 for alternative application procedures.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes the assessment questionnaire and the required documents indicated below. The application package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on 08/25/2026. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033040. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov/, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human Resources team at CRM.RA@usdoj.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documents

You are strongly encouraged to convert your resume to an Adobe PDF file prior to submitting your application, especially if you are submitting using a Mac system. Resumes not pre-converted to a PDF will undergo system conversion that may cause some formatting changes to your resume, including line and page break errors. You must provide a complete application package which includes: Resume (cover letter is optional) - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained in the first two pages, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applying as a status candidate with current or former federal service) which shows type of service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s over one year old). Most Recent Performance Appraisal. You must submit a signed copy of your most recent performance appraisal showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Any Relevant Performance Award (must attach SF-50)(if applicable). Documentation of Eligibility for Special Hiring Authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - Please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Criminal Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within DOJ. The Criminal Division also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes directly to the Criminal Division disability POC at crm.schedulea@usdoj.gov. CTAP Documentation (if applicable) - If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., letter of intent, separation notice, or agency RIF letter); Your most recent performance appraisal; and Your most recent SF-50 showing your current/former position title and series, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

What to Expect Next

Once the application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. If a tentative job offer is made, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

About the Agency

Consider joining the Department of Justice, Criminal Division. One of seven litigating divisions in the Department, the Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes complex criminal matters and assists the United States Attorney's Offices in investigations, trials, and appeals. In addition to its direct litigation responsibilities, the Division formulates and implements criminal enforcement policy and provides advice and assistance in sensitive areas of law enforcement; advises the Attorney General, Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and the White House on matters of criminal law; provides legal advice and assistance to federal prosecutors and investigative agencies; and provides leadership for coordinating international as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement matters. The Office of Administration (ADM) furthers the Criminal Division's mission by providing operational support of all kinds to the Division's employees in Washington, DC, field locations around the U.S., and in approximately 60 countries around the world. Employees in ADM have the opportunity to explore the wide variety of career paths within administration and to collaborate with colleagues on meaningful projects, knowing that their efforts directly support the important work of the Division.

Requirements

To qualify for the GS-15 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience must include duties such as: leading IT project teams or programs in areas such as advanced systems software, hardware development or implementation efforts, cloud computing, or cybersecurity; applying agile or agile-like project management principles to large scale, complex IT projects; and communicating technical IT issues in business terms to management and leadership. In addition to specialized experience, applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration by the closing date of this announcement.