Chief Technology Officer

The General Services Administration (GSA) is interested in attracting the best technology leaders for our diverse cadre of Senior Executive Service (SES) members.  We are hiring for a new Chief Technology Officer who will join GSA IT’s executive team and bring a passion for improving government services through technology. 

To ensure your application is considered, you must follow the instructions outlined in the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” sections below.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position ​is located within GSA IT and ​​reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO)​ of GSA. If selected, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the CIO in the leadership of GSA’s technology strategy to ensure agency technology continuously improves upon delivery of GSA business outcomes.  
• Leading GSA IT’s technology innovation programs and serving as the authority for IT modernization within GSA.
• Providing advice and assistance to the CIO and Agency senior leaders on improving service delivery, leveraging technology for innovative business practices/solutions, and integrating/leading significant enterprise-wide modernization efforts.
• Overseeing GSA’s IT platforms to ensure design, productivity, and reliability that improve the developer experience and effectiveness of application development teams. 
• Driving optimization of technology across the Agency through implementation of new, or maximizing existing, technologies that enable the business lines to continually adapt, scale, and innovate.
• Ensuring GSA IT teams are using modern development best practices that deliver business value faster.
• Delivering secure and exceptional technology solutions across GSA while providing equitable, accessible, and inclusive experiences for our employees and customers. 

We will be hosting a Hiring Information Session to go over job/organization and the SES application process and to allow attendees to ask questions.  Please join us in the info session and register using link below.

Session 1:   November 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm (EST)

The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service. You must show in your resume that you possess the five ECQs. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at SES ECQs.

In addition to your resume, you must also submit a supplemental narrative statement that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed below.  Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental narrative. Evidence of your MTCs can also reflect in your resume.

Please see the “Required Documents” section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY (MTC):

MTC 1: Demonstrated experience leading enterprise transformation and large-scale technology implementation including cloud, low code/no code, full stack development, systems engineering, Dev/Sec/Ops principles, automation, and agile processes to facilitate rapid delivery.

MTC 2: Demonstrated experience leading enterprise adoption of innovative, new or emerging technology including working with technology and non-tech executives to implement and scale. 

MTC 3: Demonstrated experience leading development and implementation of enterprise-wide technology strategies to ensure technology continuously improves services, products, and business outcomes for staff, customers, stakeholders, and partners.

  EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

1. Leading Change – This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People – This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven – This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen – This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions – This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.