Deputy Chief Information Officer

The Congressional Budget Office is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analyses to the Congress. The Management, Business, and Information Services Division seeks a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO), who will provide broad guidance on policy and technical issues and who will assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in managing and supervising staff and in planning, organizing, coordinating, budgeting, and managing the daily activities necessary to carry out the agency’s information technology (IT) mission. Reliable and effective IT is critical to CBO’s ability to respond to the needs of the Congress in a timely manner. The CIO and the DCIO are responsible for making the agency’s IT systems as reliable as possible and for ensuring quick, effective action when there are IT problems.

CBO’s IT activities involve many major functions, such as application development, information security, network management, architecture and infrastructure, storage and email systems, help desk operations, and cloud computing. The DCIO is responsible for the acquisition, installation, and support of the agency’s IT resources and services, including all computers, digital equipment, software, data, information and time-sharing systems, data and voice communications, networks and infrastructure, and web and intranet services. The DCIO will also play a strategic role in maintaining cloud systems, including front-end platforms, servers, storage, and networks. The position involves day-to-day operational duties, including user support, hardware and software research, and contract management, as well as policy and administrative writing.

The DCIO will have a strong managerial and IT background; demonstrated leadership experience; good oral and written communication skills; the ability to structure and organize work, set priorities, achieve goals, and meet deadlines; experience with planning, evaluating, and adapting to a changing environment; and experience with helping to select, develop, and manage a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

This position requires the following:

1. At least five years of experience managing or supervising IT professionals and a proven ability to lead, develop, and oversee the daily activities of a diverse IT staff with an array of skills and experience and to foster a cooperative work environment.
2. At least five years of experience designing and supporting network infrastructure, with an understanding of network management and architecture and infrastructure. (Experience with Cisco technologies is preferred.)
3. Hands-on technical experience within the past seven years, including troubleshooting and problem resolution in at least two major IT functions, such as application development, information security, network management, architecture and infrastructure, storage and email systems, and help desk operations.
4. A strong understanding of cloud computing and technology systems. (Experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure is preferred.)
5. At least five years of experience managing IT projects and a strong customer service orientation.
6. At least three years of experience preparing or providing input into an IT budget—including budget analysis, preparation, and justification (preferably in the federal government), and knowledge of federal contracts.
7. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field. (An advanced degree in computer science or technology management is desirable.)
8. Ability to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Also desirable are the following:

1. Project management experience, particularly with managing the life cycles of hardware and software, operating data centers, and managing help desks;
2. Technical certifications;
3. Prior experience as a DCIO.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries at CBO are competitive with those at other organizations and are commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. This position may be closed any time after October 15, 2024. This management position is not covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Contact

Kate Green or Annita Gulati, Washington, DC, careers@cbo.gov