Head of Disability Information Systems

Full Job Description

The Head of Disability Information Systems (DIS) directs the design, development, and implementation of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) systems that support the Disability Program and Health Information Technology.

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. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED.

It is important that your resume be complete and thorough, following the requirements outlined below.

As a basic requirement, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualification within their 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 Qualification (TQ).

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan).

Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

NOTE: If you are (1) a member of the SES, (2) have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or (3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification.

Senior level experience leading across business operations and technology lines of business to deliver innovative systems processes.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATION (DQ): Senior level experience resolving complex emerging technology issues, and developing novel solutions to increase customer satisfaction and improve service delivery.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirement 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 TQ, 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 - 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 - 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 - Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality; ECQ 4: Leading People - 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; and ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

**Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers we make 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 Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.

Major Duties:

Disability Information Systems (DIS) is responsible for all phases in the systems development lifecycle, including: determining business needs and detailed requirements, identifying automation solutions for user needs, analyzing existing computer applications, preparing recommendations, software design and development, testing systems, implementing security standards, and implementing and installing new and modified systems.

DIS conducts long-range planning and analysis to define new and improved systems processes in support of SSA needs and maintains a comprehensive, updated and integrated set of software programs.

The Head of DIS is responsible for the following: Designing, developing, testing, implementing, and evaluating programmatic data requirements, functional specifications, procedures, instructions and standards (including security and fraud detection) in conformance with the Agency's software engineering environment for the Disability Program, including service to the State Disability Determination Service (DDS) offices, and for hearings, appeals, and litigation.

Participating in the development, maintenance and coordination of the overall approved Agency plans for fulfilling short-term and long-range programmatic systems development as they relate to the Disability Program and to hearings, appeals, and litigation.

This includes determining, classifying and ranking systems needs of all Agency components and recommending final priorities for approval.

Evaluating legislative proposals, regulations, and policy changes affecting the Agency's Disability Program software and hearings, appeals and litigation software.

Supporting individual State DDS legacy systems activities by establishing national practices and contracts.

This includes evaluation of State DDS development requests with the objective of integrating State efforts into overall Agency automation plans.

Supporting all users in the electronic disability process by planning, developing, designing, and implementing new or redesigned software.

Developing and maintaining a comprehensive, updated and integrated set of system documentation and source code for programmatic software, and evaluating requirements specifications and functional validation tests of systems changes against user requirements and performance criteria, and certifying that changes are in conformance with specifications.

With the technical assistance of other Chief Information Officer (CIO) Heads, is responsible for planning and conducting unit tests of newly developed systems and modifications to existing systems against user-defined requirements and performance criteria, certifying that the changes are in conformance with Agency regulations, policies, and procedures.