Deputy Director for Technology and Products

Summary

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This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Senior executives
  
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

Current federal employees in the competitive and excepted service, current SES, SES reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates may apply for this vacancy announcement.

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Duties

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is looking for dynamic and energetic leaders to join the Senior Executive Service (SES) - a talented team of men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government.

This position is SES, an elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. This cadre of dedicated executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

As part of the SES at HHS, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the federal government. So, don't just make a career move...make a difference! The Department of Health and Human Services Senior Executive Service - Leaders who touch lives.

As a Deputy Director for Technology and Products, you will:

• Provide executive-level technical strategy and implementation, programmatic, managerial leadership, and guidance.
• Oversee execution of public health data strategy milestones and Division activities, and the technical implementation unit's evaluation and tracking of outcomes and measures.
• Interact with comparable offices in other Agencies, professional groups, and partners on Office and Agency programs.
• Serve as a primary liaison to coordinate activities with private and external stakeholders and other federal agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Drug screening required: No
• Recruitment and Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• You must serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed one year in the Senior Executive Service.
• This position requires completion of a public financial disclosure report.
• Background and/or Security investigation, if selected for position.
• Public Trust/Moderate Background Investigation (5) is required.
• Resume, no more than five (5) numbered pages, recommended.
• Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

All competitive candidates for SES positions with the federal government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the six Fundamental Competencies, the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. Your resume should emphasize levels of responsibility, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, and results.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirements described in the specialized experience statement below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

You must have one year of specialized experience which is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, include senior-level leadership experience with providing supervisory direction to an organization providing technical strategy and implementation, programmatic, and data modernization guidance for the organization's goals, objectives, and plans.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

1. Leading Change: 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: 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: 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: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5. Building Coalitions: 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.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs)

This position also requires that you have PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume.

1. Ability to lead, manage, and coordinate complex technical implementation and programmatic efforts for the CIO, including overseeing the execution of public health data strategy milestones.

2. Highly specialized, cross-cutting experience with public health data and policy collaborating with jurisdictional and private partners and intergovernmental affairs.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of technical leadership serving as an advisor to the Director to bring about data modernization change to meet organizational goals.

It is strongly recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview

You can find additional information on the proper preparation of ECQs on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. You are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide.

If selected, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs to be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) prior to being appointed to the position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft ECQs.

Education

Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the education requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/jobs/future-applicant-information.html.

Additional information

Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is at the top of this announcement. This position might be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

CDC Financial Disclosure: HHS fosters a work environment committed to government ethics. Through its ethics program, HHS seeks to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of executive branch employees. A conflict-free HHS allows its public servants to make impartial decisions based on the interests of the public when carrying out governmental responsibilities, to serve as good stewards of public resources, and to loyally adhere to the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation.

You might be required to a file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required. This can require information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact the Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for your office, which you can find here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/contact-ogc/agency-deputy-ethics-counselors-and-ethics-coordinators/index.html

Security and Background Requirements

If you have not previously completed a background security investigation, one will be required. Appointment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation might be required at a later time. All information concerning your qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation can be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates you to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES.

To view the questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525329

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document(s), view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume with no more than five (5) numbered pages is recommended.

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your application to determine if you are qualified for this position. After reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants:

1. Minimum requirements: 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: 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.

3. Referral: If you are among the best qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.

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. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration.

The application process to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs and PTQs will not be considered at this time. Evidence of your qualifications for the ECQs and PTQs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.

• Benefits
  
  Review our benefits
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
  
  1. Resume, recommended no more than five numbered pages including your full name, address, and phone number; Education (College/University name, address, major of study, type and year of degree); Work Experience (Job title, employer's name and address, month and dates of employment, hours per week, salary, supervisor's name and phone number); Duties/Responsibilities evident of experience which addresses the ECQs and PTQs; Other qualifications (job-related training courses, skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments).
  
  Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
  
  
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  
  
  NOTE: The upload process for the USAJOBS resume template or Word document might cause your resume to be longer than five (5) numbered pages. Your resume should be submitted with numbered pages. Please verify the number of pages before you submit your application.
  
  1. Online Assessment Questionnaire.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525329
  
  2. College Transcripts- You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.
  
  3. Foreign education evaluation, if applicable.
  
  Other supporting documents:
  
  4. Cover Letter (optional)
  
  5. Proof of OPM SES Qualifications Review Board certification (including OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
  
  6. Current and Former Federal Employees Documentation, if applicable - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and service status and others for SES appointments.
  
  Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
  
  For Résumé and Application Tips visit: USAJOBS Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
  
  Public Health Service (PHS) officer Active Duty - PHS officers interested in performing the duties of this position as an active-duty PHS officer must provide a copy of your current duty station Personnel Order (PHS-7063). Please remove your SSN from any documents where listed before submission, if applicable. NOTE: If selected, the billet grade of this position will remain O6 unless you are temporarily promoted to a Flag grade officer by a Flag Board at Commissioned Corps Headquarters.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
  
  You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/17/2024 of this announcement to receive consideration.
  
  To begin:
  
  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Please ensure that a personal email address is linked to your USAJOBS/login.gov account.
  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  
  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
  If you are unable to apply online:
  
  • Applicants external to CDC - Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS@CDC.GOV.
  • Applicants internal to CDC - Contact the OHR Service Desk.
  
  Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.
  
  Public Health Service (PHS) Officers interested in applying for this position to serve in the SES must resign their commission if selected. PHS CC Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (CC) may apply online to this announcement and referred as CC personnel and not as conversion to an SES appointment.
  
  Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES.
  
  To view the questionnaire, click on the following link:
  
  https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525329
  
  Agency contact information
  
  CDC HELPDESK
  
  Phone
  
  (770) 488-1725
  
  Email
  
  HRCS@CDC.GOV
  
  Address
  
  OPHDST-OD-OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS
  
  1600 Clifton Road NE
  
  Atlanta, GA 30333
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Best qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. OPM may review qualifications and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested once you have become an employee in accordance with the CDC Workplace Flexibilities policy.
  
  If selected, you will be contacted with a job offer. Please ensure that your USAJOBS profile is setup with a personal email address prior to acceptance.
  
  HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:

1. Resume, recommended no more than five numbered pages including your full name, address, and phone number; Education (College/University name, address, major of study, type and year of degree); Work Experience (Job title, employer's name and address, month and dates of employment, hours per week, salary, supervisor's name and phone number); Duties/Responsibilities evident of experience which addresses the ECQs and PTQs; Other qualifications (job-related training courses, skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments).

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

• Classified or government sensitive information
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents

NOTE: The upload process for the USAJOBS resume template or Word document might cause your resume to be longer than five (5) numbered pages. Your resume should be submitted with numbered pages. Please verify the number of pages before you submit your application.

1. Online Assessment Questionnaire.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525329

2. College Transcripts- You may submit an unofficial transcript with your application package. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

3. Foreign education evaluation, if applicable.

Other supporting documents:

4. Cover Letter (optional)

5. Proof of OPM SES Qualifications Review Board certification (including OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.

6. Current and Former Federal Employees Documentation, if applicable - You MUST submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your current grade and service status and others for SES appointments.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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 that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

For Résumé and Application Tips visit: USAJOBS Help Center.

NOTE: Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.

Public Health Service (PHS) officer Active Duty - PHS officers interested in performing the duties of this position as an active-duty PHS officer must provide a copy of your current duty station Personnel Order (PHS-7063). Please remove your SSN from any documents where listed before submission, if applicable. NOTE: If selected, the billet grade of this position will remain O6 unless you are temporarily promoted to a Flag grade officer by a Flag Board at Commissioned Corps Headquarters.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

You must submit the complete online application and documentation specified in the Required Documents by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/17/2024 of this announcement to receive consideration.

To begin:

• Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Please ensure that a personal email address is linked to your USAJOBS/login.gov account.
• Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

If you are unable to apply online:

• Applicants external to CDC - Contact the CDC Helpdesk by phone (770) 488-1725 or email HRCS@CDC.GOV.
• Applicants internal to CDC - Contact the OHR Service Desk.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application or status updates related to this application.

Public Health Service (PHS) Officers interested in applying for this position to serve in the SES must resign their commission if selected. PHS CC Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps (CC) may apply online to this announcement and referred as CC personnel and not as conversion to an SES appointment.

Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES.

To view the questionnaire, click on the following link:

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525329

Agency contact information

CDC HELPDESK

Phone

(770) 488-1725

Email

HRCS@CDC.GOV

Address

OPHDST-OD-OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS

1600 Clifton Road NE

Atlanta, GA 30333

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Best qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. OPM may review qualifications and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested once you have become an employee in accordance with the CDC Workplace Flexibilities policy.

If selected, you will be contacted with a job offer. Please ensure that your USAJOBS profile is setup with a personal email address prior to acceptance.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request