Associate CTO

This position is in the District of Columbia, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Information Technology (IT) Digital Services, Enterprise Applications. This position functions as Associate Chief Technology Officer for Enterprise Applications, responsible for providing executive leadership expertise and management of citywide technology, programs, and projects specific to supporting operational service delivery on behalf of the government of the District of Columbia. Incumbent provides agency level technical direction and technical management of the assigned agency and District of Columbia IT assets and infrastructure support systems. This position exercises broad authority to manage, determine and implement the agency’s information and telecommunications technology and management improvement programs goals and objectives.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Qualification and Education**

Individual must possess IT-related education and/or experience as defined in the Information Technology qualification standard (2210 series), however, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. In addition to meeting basic requirements, at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-grade 15 level is required. Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience for this position include: Comprehensive knowledge of IT budget practices including contract and procurement functions, vendor negotiation, vendor management, financial services, budgeting, personnel/payroll systems, systems security, and command and control, mastery knowledge of advanced IT project management principles, practices, organizational theory, and techniques of planning, organizing, analyzing enterprise systems projects and migrations, skill in written and oral communication sufficient to provide clear technical goals, objectives, and work techniques that promotes high quality service delivery. Ability to ensure all communications are clear and concise with follow-up on actions taken and demonstrated skills and experience in providing leadership in a managerial capacity. Demonstrated skill in providing leadership in a team-based environment, securing the support and cooperation of agency management.

**Licensure and Certifications**

None

**Working Conditions/Environment**

The work is sedentary in nature. The work is performed in an office setting with local travel required.

**Other Significant Facts**

**Tour of Duty**: Varies

**Pay Plan, Series and Grade**: MS-2210-16

**Salary Range**:$140,958.00 - $197,337.00; based on available funding

**Type of Appointment**: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)

**MSS At-Will Statement**: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

**Promotion Potential**: No known promotion potential

**Collective Bargaining Unit**:This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

**Area of Consideration**: Open to the General Public

**Residency Preference**:When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

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