Deputy Administrator for Engineering

Summary

Serves as Deputy Administrator for Engineering/Deputy CIO for Engineering within TCSC, reporting to the Administrator. Provides executive leadership and oversight of enterprise engineering, technical programs, AI, systems engineering, digital transformation, and modernization initiatives. Advises the Administrator, Departmental CIO, and senior leadership on engineering strategy, technical feasibility, innovation, project performance, risk, and enterprise technology investments.

Duties

As the Deputy Administrator for Engineering/Deputy CIO for Engineering , you will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise engineering functions, technology modernization initiatives, and organizational transformation efforts, including the following duties: 1. Engineering Leadership and Governance: Provides executive leadership and oversight of the Engineering Department within TCSC Technology Services. Directs enterprise engineering operations, systems integration, technical governance, and modernization initiatives to ensure alignment with mission objectives, cybersecurity requirements, and federal architecture standards. Establishes governance frameworks, technical review processes, quality assurance standards, and performance measures that promote accountability, consistency, and successful delivery of enterprise engineering services. 2. Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation: Leads the development and implementation of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technology initiatives that support organizational innovation and digital transformation. Evaluates technical solutions, engineering methodologies, and system architectures to ensure operational effectiveness, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability. Advises senior leadership on technology strategy, investment priorities, implementation risks, and opportunities to leverage emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and governance requirements. 3: Engineering Portfolio Oversight: Directs the governance and execution of enterprise engineering portfolios, including project planning, resource allocation, budget oversight, risk management, performance measurement, and delivery accountability. Establishes reporting frameworks and governance processes to ensure transparency, operational alignment, and successful implementation of strategic initiatives. Leads executive portfolio reviews to assess project performance, technical quality, organizational impact, and opportunities for continuous improvement across multiple concurrent initiatives. 4. Strategic Planning and Organizational Transformation: Develops long-range engineering strategies, modernization roadmaps, workforce development plans, and technical capability initiatives that support enterprise transformation and future-state mission requirements. Collaborates with senior executives and cross-functional leadership to integrate engineering priorities into organizational planning and decision-making. Leads change management efforts that advance modernization, digital transformation, and technology innovation while fostering operational excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 5. Executive Advisory Services: Serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, project performance, enterprise risks, technology investments, and emerging technology trends. Communicates complex technical information and strategic recommendations to executive, operational, and non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making and advance organizational objectives.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required. A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed. Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Disclosure of Political Appointments. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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

Following the close of this announcement, applications will be reviewed in accordance with the process outlined below: Initial Qualification Review: Applications will undergo an initial review by a Human Resources Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and verify that minimum qualification requirements for the position are met. Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to identify those candidates deemed best qualified. This assessment will be based on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and any Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) must be fully addressed within the applicant's two-page resume. Separate narrative statements or supplemental documentation will not be accepted. Referral and Selection: Applicants determined to be among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Referral does not guarantee selection or an interview. Departmental Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selection recommendations are subject to approval by the Department of the Treasury's Executive Review Board prior to the extension of a tentative offer. Qualification Review Board (QRB): Individuals selected for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Review Board. QRB certification is not required for non-competitive candidates, including current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified candidates may possess an advanced degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Candidates may also hold relevant professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), ITIL, SAFe, Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA), or equivalent credentials. Such education and certifications are desirable indicators of specialized expertise; however, they are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the 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. 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. 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 in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Required documents

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. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.

Additional information

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the SES. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency. Legal and regulatory guidance Financial suitability Social security number request Privacy Act Signature and false statements Selective Service New employee probationary period