Senior Strategy and Governance Advisor

Senior Strategy and Governance Advisor

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Senior Strategy and Governance Advisor serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) on enterprise IT strategy, investment governance, and policy integration across the Department.

Major Duties:

• The Senior Strategy and Governance Advisor serves as the primary executive liaison for the integration of high-assurance federal mandates within the Department's digital landscape. The incumbent is responsible for aligning IT decision-making structures with agency priorities, federal security standards, and mission-critical needs and ensuring that DOT strategic plans are synchronized with interagency threat assessments to safeguard the resilience and continuity of national transportation infrastructure. In addition, the incumbent provides authoritative expertise in planning, establishing, and enhancing IT governance models and strategic frameworks that drive modernization, investment accountability, and the protection of digital assets vital to the U.S. economy and national safety. Primary responsibilities also include: Strategic Planning and Enterprise Alignment: Operationalizes and leads the implementation and refinement of the Department's IT strategic plans, ensuring alignment with Department mission goals, enterprise risk posture, and federal IT mandates; IT Governance Design and Execution: Supports, evaluates, and improves governance structures and processes that guide IT capital planning, digital service delivery, and the resilience of Departmental High-Assurance Systems; Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Communication: Serves as senior liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including mission executives, the CFO, CAO, OMB, and Congressional staff. Prepares strategic briefings, decision memos, and reports on behalf of the CDIO to support high-level governance and oversight; and IT Investment and Portfolio Advisory: Advises on enterprise-level IT capital planning and investment control (CPIC) processes, evaluating the risk profiles of investments vital to the safety of national transit networks.

Qualifications: 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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (MTQs) 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. To be considered for this Senior Leader position, you must have at least one year of equal or equivalent experience to the GS15, which includes: Experience leading or advising on enterprise IT strategy, governance, and investment oversight including developing and implementing IT strategic plans. Experience designing and evaluating governance structures, and managing and/or assessing IT programs and portfolios. Experience analyzing performance and risk, preparing executive level communications, and engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and federal mandates. You must also meet the following Technical Qualifications (TQs), your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. MTQ 1: Demonstrated ability to effectively lead IT strategy formulation and implementation that aligns with mission needs, enhances performance, and anticipates future trends. MTQ 2: Demonstrated effectiveness in advising C-suite leaders on “sensitive” and “classified” strategic initiatives, engaging with OMB and Congress oversight entities, and producing high-impact communications that shape decision-making.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12