HYBRID JOB- Work Station is ANY FDA U.S. LOCATION
Summary:
The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII), Office of Business Informatics and Solutions Management (OBISM) and is being filled under FDA’s Title 21 hiring authority. This hiring authority was passed by Congress in December 2016, to improve FDA’s ability to recruit and retain scientific, technical, and professional experts in certain occupational series that “support the development, review, and regulation of medical products.” The FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill expanded the hiring authority to include cross-cutting positions and individuals that support the development, review, and regulation of food and cosmetics in addition to medical products. Both statutes amended the FD&C Act 21 USC. This hiring authority is a streamlined hiring authority, outlined in 21 USC 379d-3a, as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, § 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, § 3624.
This job is open to: The Public
Hiring Path Clarification Text: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This is a 21st Century Cures Act authority announcement. Traditional federal rules regarding rating, ranking, and veterans' preference do not apply.
Duties
The incumbent serves as Deputy Office Director of OBISM, and oversees the efforts of subordinate supervisors, senior level specialists, technical experts and administrative personnel involved with information technology business processes as applied to FDA activities.
The incumbent provides high-level direction and planning of IT Systems, coordinates the strategic IT vision and objectives for OII, provides authoritative technical advice and guidance in the creation, development, management, and direction of OII regulatory business IT operations, evaluates business needs against current and planned IT solutions and translate those business needs into IT system requirements and user stories. This position requires knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of technology and data matters and possesses the management and communications skills necessary to lead a large and diverse organization.
In the absence of the Office Director, the incumbent provides executive leadership and management oversight of the operations of OBISM. Incumbent also provides the strategic leadership for the organization and the vision for continuing innovation of office-specific IT and data needed to advance OII’s public health mission.
In coordination with the Office of Digital Transformation (ODT), ensures that OBISM has an effective information security posture; develops and implements plans for integrating new and cutting-edge technology and upgrading existing technology (where applicable for OBISM maintained systems); represents OBISM on the Agency’s Scientific Computing Board and other similar activities; establishes and ensures effective communications and OII-wide awareness of all goals and objectives for which OBISM is responsible; and provides expertise in the business process management and improvement, and the application of information management to impact process improvement and cost reductions.
Establishes long-range plans and projects and determines priorities, and then provides leadership in the development of projects and programs intended to support and ensure alignment with OII specific IT, business services, and data strategy development.
As the Deputy Office Director, the incumbent provides expert advice in matters as they relate to governance, policy, and technological investment. As Subject Matter Expert (SME), the Deputy Office Director, assists the Office Director, in advising other senior management officials on all matters related to OII’s information technology needs, information technology governance and acquisitions, infrastructure requirements, systems development, and related budgetary issues.
Works with OBISM and the ODT on the development and implementation of information management policies; performs outreach and directs studies and analyses to determine appropriate IT hardware, software, and infrastructure requirements. Assists in formulating the vision and strategy, short and long-range program policies, and budget plans for IT services based on response to input from customers.
Working with the Office Director, the incumbent analyzes the current IT environment and information technology business processes to provide authoritative guidance to senior management, review boards or other Agency officials regarding national business processes and efficiency of business processes related to the IT systems used for regulatory operations.
Advocates for appropriate IT selection, use, and support; reduces obstacles to effective usage, and recommends new technology opportunities throughout OII. Provides vision for the field, track trends, analyzes IT developments for applicability in the field. Evaluates and recommends the prioritization of business needs in relation to current and planned information technology systems, data standards, reporting and visualization functions in partnership with internal clients in OII offices, field offices as well as partners external to OII.
Supervisory responsibilities: As Deputy Office Director, incumbent is under the general administrative supervision of the Director, and shares in the supervisory responsibility of the immediate office staff and acts as needed as the second level supervisor for branch staff.
Incumbent manages the Office budget; develops performance measures and strategic plans; sets and adjusts priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns tasks to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; establishes employee performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments; hears and resolves complaints from employees; effects minor disciplinary measures; identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted by all qualified candidates. United States Citizenship is required. Please submit a letter of interest addressing your experience in the major duties and responsibilities of the position, a detailed current resume, and college transcript(s) (with foreign credentials, if applicable) showing degree was awarded (a diploma will not be accepted as part of your application) to: OIIExecutiveandScientificHiring@fda.hhs.gov.
Applicants must reference: 4-OBISM-Deputy Director-F in the email subject line.
Applications will be accepted through December 6, 2024.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure the job ID is noted in the subject line and the appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date for your application to be considered.
Announcement Contact:
For questions regarding this Title 21 position, please contact OIIExecutiveandScientificHiring@fda.hhs.gov and include the following job reference ID in the subject line: 4-OBISM-Deputy Director-Questions.
The Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer with a
smoke-free environment.
FDA is an equal opportunity employer.
