About this role
Job SummaryThe Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Products 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. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that OPM's digital products and mission systems are delivered in a coordinated, efficient, and mission aligned manner.
QualificationsCandidates 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 DutiesAs the Associate Chief Information Officer for Products, 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. 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. As OPM becomes a technology-first organization, the agency's product portfolio will expand significantly, and the ACIO is responsible for driving the coordination across products and the culture of execution and delivery required to achieve this transformation. 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 and Compliance, and Healthcare and 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 incumbent coordinates with the CDO to ensure that OPM's technology products support the effective collection, management, and use of data. The ACIO for Products is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and execution of OPM's product portfolio. If selected, some key responsibilities include: Product Portfolio Leadership Leads the management and continuous improvement of OPM's technology product portfolio. Oversees division directors responsible for mission systems and digital services across the agency. Establishes and maintains a product operating model that supports effective planning, prioritization, delivery, and lifecycle management of products. Ensures consistent product management practices across the organization, including product planning, backlog management, and delivery tracking. Business Partnership and Mission Alignment Serves as a senior OCIO partner to OPM program offices to ensure technology products align with mission needs and customer outcomes. Facilitates 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 Coordinates across product teams and portfolios to eliminate duplication, align and appropriately prioritize work, improve reuse, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and shared capabilities. Establishes portfolio governance mechanisms to support prioritization, investment decisions, and transparency into product performance and delivery progress. Implement tools and practices to effectively track product work, delivery progress, and operational health. Platform and Enterprise Capability Alignment Works closely with the Associate CIO responsible for enterprise platforms to ensure products effectively leverage shared services and enterprise capabilities. Ensures product teams effectively leverage enterprise platforms and shared capabilities provided by the Platforms organization to reduce duplication and improve delivery speed.RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen or National Subject to a 1-year supervisory 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. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. 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. This is not a remote position, selectee will be required to report to the duty station on a regular basis. Telework may be authorized. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)