Chief Information Officer

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). If your two page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position. For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page. The incumbent serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and as such is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director and Deputy Director of the USPTO on the planning, execution, evaluation, and delivery of information technology (IT) services and support consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the agency. The CIO provides enterprise-wide executive leadership for information technology (IT), cybersecurity, data governance, digital services, and information resource management. The incumbent directly leads and supervises an integrated team of senior executives to include the Deputy Chief Information Officer & the Chief Technology Officer (DCIO/CTO), the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), the Chief Data Officer (CDO), and the Chief Information Security Officer, to delivery information technology (IT) services and support in carrying out the mission of the USPTO in the most effective and efficient manner. The CIO provides leadership and management of the OCIO organization and is ultimately responsible for: Overseeing an operating budget of approximately $800 million, leading a blended workforce of approximately 2000 federal staff and contractors. Driving high-trust collaborations with mission owners-particularly Patent and Trademark teams. Representing USPTO in interagency and international forums and collaborate on standards and share best practices. Developing, communicating, and executing the agency's multiyear IT and digital strategy aligned to mission priorities. Establishing enterprise architecture and technical standards to reduce duplication and enable interoperability and scalability. Leading IT governance bodies to prioritize investments, manage the IT portfolio, and ensure performance against strategic objectives. Directing the agency artificial intelligence strategies in coordination with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO); implement successful adoption and execution of new artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Overseeing the enterprise-wide data governance in coordination with the Chief Data Officer (CDO); ensures data and information strategy, governance, control, and policy development effectively drive business outcomes. Overseeing the agency information security program in coordination with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO); implement continuous monitoring, incident response, supply chain risk management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensuring reliable and resilient IT operations including networks, end-user services, enterprise platforms, data center/cloud services, and DevSecOps pipelines. Maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities; measure and improve service-level outcomes and customer satisfaction. Leading enterprise data governance; advance data quality, data sharing, and analytics for evidence-based decision-making, consistent with privacy and legal requirements. Promoting innovation through pilots, partnerships, and adoption of emerging technologies consistent with risk tolerances and mission needs. Representing the agency at interagency councils, Congress, and other oversight bodies; collaborate to share best practices and influence government-wide initiatives. Communicating complex technical topics clearly to senior leaders and external stakeholders.

There is no educational requirement for this position.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed above. ECQs and PTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Superior applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

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. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Tiering: The USPTO structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. This position falls within Tier I of USPTO's structure. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov. USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at http://www.uspto.gov/accommodation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity via email ([email protected]) or phone (571-272-8292).

***If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information within your application. 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.

A complete application consists of all items listed below. Required materials must be submitted by the conclusion of the staffing process. Applications that are incomplete at that time may not be considered. 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 PTQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. 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. Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.