Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Chief Information Officer

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

Chief Information Officer

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This Senior-Level position is located in the Office of Information Technology. The incumbent serves as the principal information management advisor to the Corporation, providing strategic leadership & direction for all information technology (IT) programs & activities required to achieve DFC's mission. The Chief Information Officer oversees the planning, development, implementation & management of a broad and extensive range of enterprise-wide IT initiatives that comprise the DFC IT Program.

Major Duties:

  • As Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Office of Information Technology, you will: Provide executive-level strategic leadership and direction in planning, implementing and evaluating short- and long-range IT activities for the Corporation to support its strategic business plans and cross-functional business solutions. Formulate strategic vision, IT architecture and other resource plans. Lead an enterprise-wide IT capital planning program that includes selection, control and evaluation of IT investments. Serve as a Corporate-wide resource for major policy, program, or operational initiatives and provides advice on technical IT issues, which may impact the creation and maintenance of cooperative agreements with customers and stakeholders. Provide oversight in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a sound and integrated IT architecture for the Corporation and promote effective design and operation of all major information resource management processes. Provide oversight in the management of all IT resources, including staff and systems to effectively and efficiently meet service agency level objectives and overall performance expectations. Responsible for a comprehensive IT security program, including security policies, rules, regulations and laws, ongoing testing of security practices and systems, administration and support for operational security systems, assurance of program wide compliance, and support for IT security training programs. Create and maintain IT systems based on customer needs and requirements. Create a structure for communicating effectively to users and enhancing positive customer relations. Visualize the potential impact and potential use of the latest technologies on the future of international financial institutions and incorporate that information into the DFC's IT culture. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Qualifications: Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent. Your resume must reflect experience leading an enterprise-wide information technology program. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA. Your responses will affect your consideration for the position. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-21