Chief Data Officer

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Chief Data Officer is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of the Executive Director.

For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director.

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 (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration.

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 qualifications.

TQ 1: Experience creating an Enterprise Data Management strategy and data governance model that optimizes the use of data across functional areas.

TQ 2: Extensive knowledge data management and Information Technology in order to provide expert advice and guidance on the execution of data and strategic initiatives.

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. Major Duties:

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) leads a team responsible for ensuring data is available, reliable, consistent, accessible, secure, and timely to support the mission and activities of FERC.

Data governance concerns the capability that enables an organization to ensure that high data quality exists throughout the complete lifecycle of the data.

The CDO makes highly significant decisions and contributions to the integrity and security of the Commission's shared data services by performing the major duties described below.

Directs and supervises the overall functions of the Data Governance Division.

Responsible for planning, prioritizing, and assigning work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.

Oversees the agency's implementation of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act) to ensure compliance with all relevant data governance policies, standards, and regulations.

Manges and creates an Enterprise Data Management strategy and data governance model and optimizes the use of data across functional areas.

Ensures data quality, data transparency, governance and risk management, as well as consistent and effective use of data for analytic reporting.

Serves as the agency's Subject Matter Expert on leveraging data insights that help drive strategic and tactical business decisions, and serves as the advocate for a data-driven, decision-making culture for primary customers such as Program Office Executives and other leadership Collaborates with senior leaders to define strategic priorities in the area of data collection, modeling, storage, governance, sharing, analysis, and identifies new opportunities for growth and improvement through data analysis, recognizing the collection of data as a strategic asset.

Advises and supports the Chief Information Officer in developing agency-wide procedures and techniques.

Provide policy guidance to program offices and directorates to ensure alignment with enterprise data objectives.

Oversees the implementation of the paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and information collections program.