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Federal Reserve Board · 1 hour ago

Chief, Information Systems- Office of the Secretary

Washington, DC

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$146K/yr - $293K/yr

9+ years exp

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for managing the nation's monetary policy and financial system, and they are seeking a Chief of Information Systems to oversee critical information systems. This role involves planning, implementing, and maintaining these systems while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and managing the IT budget.

Banking

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manages the Office's major electronic information systems that maintain Board records and distribute Restricted and Restricted-Controlled information to Board members and designated Board and System staff

Directs the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of these systems and web sites

Prepares and monitors project plans and implements protocols for information security and integrity

Directs the development of the Office's policies and practices to ensure compliance with FISMA and other applicable requirements

Develops and directs contingency planning for the systems and onsite implementation of the plan's elements and provides technical and administrative assistance to senior officers on matters related to information technology

As the Office's IS subject matter expert, works with the Division of Information Technology (IT) on these activities

Conducts regular reviews of the performance of section staff

Oversees and makes determinations on staff training and professional development

Directs the planning and oversight of all aspects of IT administration

Duties include managing the purchase of equipment, and evaluating, selecting, and managing the deployment of computer hardware and software for complex and critical systems

Works with the Board's continuity-of-operations planning (COOP) operations to ensure the success of the Office's contingency plans

Serves as the Office's focal person for all Boardwide continuity-of-operations planning and initiatives

Prepares and monitors the IT budget and operating plan; matches expenses to budget; makes contributions to preparing division budget and operating plan

Understands client missions and business functions; develops and implements client requirements and provides status to Deputy Associate Secretary

Maintains excellent communications with clients and peers; keeps them informed in a timely fashion of project status, its schedule and budget

Participates as a principal in the Office's strategic planning efforts

Duties include advising officers on efficacy of proposed initiatives; drafting responses to questions from senior Board staff on technology matters; and advising on the appropriate capabilities and allocations for the Office's information technology resources

Responsible for providing expert technical consulting services

Represents the Office on IT Committees, and other information management and leadership committees

Participates on Boardwide, Systemwide, and interagency task forces

In coordination with Deputy Associate Secretary, develops requirements for outside contract work; selects contract personnel and monitors performance

Writes statements of work

Maintains an extensive knowledge of evolving automation and computer technologies through professional publications, internal research, and training and conferences

Briefs others on relevant technologies

Works with the Board’s procurement office in the negotiation with vendors for the acquisition of technology

Qualification

Information Systems ManagementTechnical ConsultingProject ManagementBudget ManagementContingency PlanningCompliance KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsVendor NegotiationLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

9 years of experience

Technical and analytical skills typically acquired through completion of a master's degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, economics, finance, or a related discipline or equivalent work experience

7 years related experience

3 years of direct or indirect management/supervisory experience including the accomplishment of objectives through the leadership of direct reports and/or project teams and the evaluation of performance

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices in the disciplines of technology and planning

Comprehensive ability to integrate information to provide technical and practical input for information technology initiatives

Minimum of 6 years of specialized technical experience that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility

At least 4 years of experience in directing all technical and administrative aspects for information technology systems