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Associate Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure, Cloud and Operations
Office of the Secretary of Transportation · Posted 13 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 Information Technology Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ EngineeringOperations
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The Associate CIO for Infrastructure and Operations is a key member of the DOT's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) leadership team, responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Department's IT infrastructure and operations strategies. This includes overseeing the planning, management, and execution of IT infrastructure cloud, and operations programs across the Department, ensuring alignment with DOT's mission, goals, and objectives.
What You'll Do
- →As the Associate Chief Information Officer for Infrastructure, Cloud and Operations, your duties will include: 1.
- →IT Infrastructure: Develop and implement a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy that aligns with the Department's mission, goals, and objectives. 2.
- →Operations: Oversee the development and implementation of IT operations programs to support the efficient and effective delivery of IT services across the Department. 3.
- →Cyber Security: Ensure the security and integrity of DOT's IT infrastructure and operations, including the development and implementation of cyber security policies, procedures, and standards. 4.
- →Cloud Computing: Develop and implement cloud computing strategies to support the Department's mission, goals, and objectives, including the use of cloud-based services and infrastructure. 5.
- →Data Center Operations: Oversee the development and implementation of data center operations programs to support the efficient and effective delivery of IT services across the Department. 6.
- →Network Operations: Develop and implement network operations programs to support the efficient and effective delivery of IT services across the Department. 7.
- →Collaboration: Collaborate with other federal agencies, industry partners, and stakeholders to share best practices, intelligence, and resources to enhance DOT's IT infrastructure and operations capabilities. 8.
- →Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the development and management of the IT infrastructure and operations budget and resource allocation to ensure that programs are properly funded and resourced.
- →Work closely with senior leaders, program managers, and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and manage IT infrastructure and operations initiatives that support the Department's strategic objectives.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓(see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
- ✓Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- ✓WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required.
- ✓PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process.
- ✓DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position.
- ✓You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.
- ✓If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.
- ✓An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
- ✓A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S.
Benefits
- ★Our benefits package offers: Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year.
- ★In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
- ★Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition.
- ★Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program.
- ★This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
- ★Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program.
- ★The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance.
- ★For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here
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