Senior Technical Advisor

Summary

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is seeking a dynamic, results driven Senior Technical Advisor to carry out the overall planning and oversight of the agency-wide strategic direction of technology investments, enterprise architecture, and modernization priorities.

Duties

As the Senior Technical Advisor within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), USSS, you will serve as the principal architect of the enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy for the agency, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, federal mandates, and industry best practices. In this role, you will have overall responsibility for developing multi-year technology roadmaps and digital transformation initiatives to position the USSS for future mission success. Additionally, you will advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Deputy CIO, and other senior executives on the strategic direction of technology investments, enterprise architecture, and modernization priorities. You will provide authoritative recommendations on technology adoption, risk management, and resource allocation at the executive level, as well as drive the adoption of advanced technologies-including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity frameworks, data analytics, emerging technologies-across all business and operational units within OCIO. Duties include, but are not limited to: Establish, formalize, and enforce enterprise technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for system architecture, software engineering, and IT operations. Ensure consistency, interoperability, and compliance across all OCIO-supported platforms. Represent the USSS in executive level interagency, federal, and industry forums, advocating for the agency's technology interests and forging strategic partnerships to advance the mission. Advise the CIO on workforce development and change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and processes. Facilitate collaboration between technical, business, and mission stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions. Develop comprehensive plans for integrating OCIO products and services into USSS Field Offices and across investigative and protective programs. Ensure technology solutions focused on customers while ensuring scalability, security, and resiliency to evolving threats. Ensure accurate recordkeeping of financial expenditures, maximize operational efficiency, and compliance with all related IT policies.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with https://www.sss.gov/verify/ or are exempt from having to do so. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination prior to appointment. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. You must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Qualifications and evaluation

Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience and training relevant to the duties of the position. Subject Matter Expert Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SME) will review your resume to determine your professional technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). Highly qualified applicants will be referred for a structured interview. Interview Requirement: Multiple interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview(s) may result in removal from further consideration. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you may be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Strategic Thinking Stakeholder Engagement Organizational Awareness Technical Competence Technical Credibility Veterans: Qualified preference eligible veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements will be placed above non-preference eligibles. View information on veterans' preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be deemed qualified based on the structured resume review, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Only resumes up to a total of two (2) pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To learn how to format and submit a two-page resume, please visit the USAJOBS Help Center. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have 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. The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To update your application, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, we will not be able to view it in your application. The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Required documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. When uploading your Resume, select the supporting document type "Resume". 2. VACANCY QUESTIONS: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy. 3. Current or former Federal civilian employees, please include your most recent SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action, which shows series, grade, tenure (Box 24) and position occupied (Box 34). When uploading your SF-50, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action." 4. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating) and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 5. Are you a Veteran? Submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or Statement of Service. If a DD-214 is not available, submit your Statement of Service from the Armed Forces that list the beginning and ending dates of active service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out the SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. Click here for more veterans' information. 6. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee) Agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment. Do not submit any additional documents. Unsolicited documents will not be considered.

Additional information

DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Equal.Opportunity@usss.dhs.gov. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.