Chief Information Officer

Summary

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position is in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), you will lead the delivery of CISA enterprise-wide solutions and services to meet the Agency's internal information technology and communications needs. You will lead the delivery of large-scale technology products supporting CISA's Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, and Emergency Communications missions. You will serve as the executive overseeing the programs setting the technology strategy of the Agency (Chief Technology Officer) and ensuring the security of the IT systems of the Agency (Chief Information Security Officer). You will serve as the CISA liaison to the DHS CIO and participate in information technology (IT) planning, oversight, and leadership initiatives. As a Senior Cybersecurity Executive in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, you will lead and oversee multifaceted aspects of OCIO's mission, programs, and personnel. Set a bold enterprise vision for modern, product-driven IT delivery and responsible AI adoption, aligning CISA's technology investments with mission outcomes, user needs, cybersecurity priorities, operational demands, and measurable impact. Build and empower exceptional cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, designers, cybersecurity experts, AI and data leaders, acquisition professionals, and mission partners to deliver high-value capabilities at speed and scale. Champion product management, agile delivery, DevSecOps, human-centered design, and responsible AI integration to accelerate delivery, reduce risk, improve reliability, and create outstanding user experiences for CISA's workforce and partners. Serve as an Agency strategic advisor to the CISA Deputy Director, aligning IT objectives and programs with Agency strategy, ensuring a steady state IT operations environment. Create a culture of ownership, transparency, experimentation, and continuous learning where teams are empowered to solve complex problems and deliver exceptional outcomes. Develop and monitor business performance criteria and service levels, contingency planning and support for business continuity, logistics for hardware and software assets, and long-range planning for the sustained growth of a modern IT business enterprise. Oversee IT acquisition programs in coordination with DHS, implementing statutory requirements such as FITARA, and ensuring compliance with OMB policy (e.g., Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common IT). Manage day-to-day enterprise IT service operations and communication needs for a national Agency, with a regional footprint (e.g., customer advocacy, project management, asset management, software license management, and IT support operations). Actively oversees monitoring of IT projects ensuring quality, performance, and on schedule delivery within budget. Manage the IT investment review process, recommending new IT projects, program activities, priorities, and funding in support of the CISA Mission, anticipating future IT business enterprise needs. Develop recommendations for revisions to funding, and exercise authority to reprogram funds within budgetary allotments in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations, OMB Circular A-11, the EGovernment Act, OPM regulation/circulars and/or the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Information Technology Officer through the Clinger-Cohen Act. Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to subordinate managers developing policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational information technology activities. Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance with developing and managing administrative processes or procedures in a large or complex department, agency, or program. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) and leadership in large-scale transformation and migration activities from legacy computing environments to modern integrated business enterprises, from concept to implementation and sustainment.

Qualifications and evaluation

All applicants for the DHS Cybersecurity Service participate in a multi-phase assessment process tailored to their career track. Individuals applying to the Executive Track will undergo a structured interview, as detailed below. DHS will guide you through each step of the process via email. Please monitor your inbox regularly to ensure you receive all communications. The Structured Interview This is a one-hour, in-person panel interview with Component leadership. The discussion will focus on: Your Career: A review of your professional background and experience in cybersecurity. Technical Expertise: An exploration of your deepest skills in specific cybersecurity specializations, which the DHS Cybersecurity Service refers to as "technical capabilities." You can learn more about these capabilities here. Leadership Scenarios: You may be asked to respond to work-related scenarios to assess your ability to lead technical talent and manage cybersecurity-focused organizations.

Education

Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Click the Apply Online button. Complete the online questionnaire and attach all required documentation. Click the Submit Application button to finalize your submission. Deadline for Consideration Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. Selection Process Once submitted, your resume will be reviewed by a subject matter expert to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected to move forward, Component staff will contact you to schedule a structured, in-person panel interview.

Required documents

To complete your application, you will need to submit the following documents. Resume: Before applying, we strongly recommend visiting our application portal to review the "Resume Tips" guide. This will help you prepare a resume that aligns with the DHS Cybersecurity Service standards. *Please include month and year when documenting your experience. Political Appointee Documentation (if applicable) Current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employees must submit the following: A copy of your applicable SF-50. A statement detailing your most recent political appointment, including: Position title Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee) Agency Beginning and ending dates of the appointment

Additional information

Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level. Senior Cybersecurity Executive: $190,300 - $257,600 In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%). Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources. Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal. More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a security clearance as a condition of placement in this position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.