Associate Chief Information Officer for Products and Data

Full Job Description

The Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Products and Data serves as a principal advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and provides executive leadership for the Office of the Chief Information Officer's product portfolio and data strategy.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that OPM's digital products, mission systems, and data capabilities are delivered in a coordinated, efficient, and mission aligned manner.

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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification(s).

Knowledge of how advancing technology and methods provides an opportunity for the federal government to improve business operations and efficiency.

Advancing technology and methods include digitalization, automation, data science, and agile frameworks. Knowledge of federal information technology (IT) resource management.

Knowledge of IT policies and guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Executive Orders.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

For more information regarding the ECQs, refer to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service. Major Duties:

As the Associate Chief Information Officer for Products and Data, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.

The ACIO oversees product-focused division directors responsible for major digital products and services across the agency and leads the organization responsible for OPM's data strategy and management.

The role focuses on strengthening how OCIO manages and delivers technology products by establishing strong product management practices, improving cross product coordination, and ensuring alignment with agency mission priorities.

Working in partnership with OPM program offices, the ACIO ensures that technology products effectively support agency programs such as Retirement Services, Human Resources Solutions, Workforce Policy & Innovation, Merit System Accountability & Compliance, and Healthcare & Insurance.

The incumbent collaborates closely with enterprise platform leadership, cybersecurity leadership, and IT Business Management to ensure that products are delivered securely, efficiently, and with appropriate financial stewardship.

The ACIO for Products and Data is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and execution of OPM's product portfolio and enterprise data capabilities.

If selected, some key responsibilities include: Product Portfolio Leadership Leading the management and continuous improvement of OPM's technology product portfolio.

Overseeing division directors responsible for mission systems and digital services across the agency.

Establishing and maintains a product operating model that supports effective planning, prioritization, delivery, and lifecycle management of products.

Ensuring consistent product management practices across the organization, including product planning, backlog management, and delivery tracking.

Business Partnership and Mission Alignment Serving as a senior OCIO partner to OPM program offices to ensure technology products align with mission needs and customer outcomes.

Facilitating collaboration between product teams and business leaders to identify priorities, clarify requirements, and deliver value to customers.

Ensuring that technology investments and product initiatives support OPM's strategic goals.

Cross Product Coordination and Governance Coordinating across product teams to reduce duplication, improve reuse, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and shared capabilities.

Establishing portfolio governance mechanisms to support prioritization, investment decisions, and transparency into product performance and delivery progress.

Implementing tools and practices to effectively track product work, delivery progress, and operational health.

Platform and Enterprise Capability Alignment Working closely with the Associate CIO responsible for enterprise platforms to ensure products effectively leverage shared services and enterprise capabilities.

Ensuring product teams effectively leverage enterprise platforms and shared capabilities provided by the Platforms organization to reduce duplication and improve delivery speed.