This position is part of the Chief Executive (OCE) of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As a Program Manager (Chief Data Officer) you will be responsible for leading efforts to govern and manage data as a strategic asset. This will be the Corporation’s first Chief Data Officer and will work to build a data management and analytics team.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for defining, developing, implementing, and maintaining DFC’s data governance program, coordinating and collaborating with key partners throughout the organization, to integrate and modernize DFC data architecture and manages associated projects and work plans.
• Develops, implements, and improves policy, standards, guidance, and direction regarding data use for internal and external purposes, governance and reporting by interpreting statutes, regulations, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) memos, and White House directives.
• Grows DFC’s data culture, promoting its value within and outside of the organization. Promotes and implements best practices in data management, encompassing all aspects of the data life cycle.
• Standardizes business processes, reducing administrative burden and duplicative efforts, to support customer use and analytical integrity.
• Plans and manages data governance programs to include establishing project goals, scope, and developing project plans.
• Provides administrative and technical supervisory oversight and support to assigned staff; sets priorities, assigns and reviews work; establishes goals and objectives; evaluates and gives interim and annual reviews for assigned subordinates.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes developing and implementing enterprise-wide operational business processes or policies in accord with an organization’s strategic goals that enable effective management and governance of data assets.

Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Additional Information:

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans’ preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.