Assistant Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure Services

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Civil Division, Office of Management Programs, Office of Information Technology (OIT).

The incumbent serves as a senior executive-level leader responsible for directing enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud modernization, and cybersecurity initiatives supporting mission-critical operations.

This is a supervisory position responsible for leading large-scale IT programs and managing a high-performing technical workforce.

To qualify for the position of Assistant Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure Services at GS-2210-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience and selective placement factor.

If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level as listed in the qualifications below.

Time-in-Grade applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information).

Selective Placement Factor (SPF): To be found fully qualified for this position, applicants must demonstrate experience administering, maintaining, and optimizing cloud-based computing environments, including migrating systems and workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) and decommissioning legacy systems in support of infrastructure modernization.

To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, performing duties such as: leading enterprise IT infrastructure operations (e.g., cloud, network, systems, telecommunications, or storage); planning and executing IT modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption and system migrations; developing or implementing IT strategies, policies, or enterprise architecture aligned with organizational goals and federal requirements; managing cybersecurity or information assurance efforts, including risk mitigation and application of security frameworks or zero trust principles; and supervising technical staff or managing large-scale IT programs while advising senior leadership on IT investments, risks, and strategic direction.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 04/17/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Major Duties:

As an Assistant Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure Services, you will: Direct enterprise IT infrastructure operations, including cloud, network, storage, and telecommunications services.

Lead large-scale IT modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and legacy system decommissioning. Establish and implement IT strategy aligned with organizational mission and federal mandates.

Oversee cybersecurity initiatives, including implementation ofZero Trust architecture and Defense-in-Depth principles.

Manage high-risk, high-visibility IT programs with significant organizational impact.

Supervise and lead technical staff and subordinate supervisors, including performance management and workforce planning. Advise senior leadership on IT investments, risks, and strategic direction.

Coordinate with senior officials, including Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and other federal stakeholders.