Chief Operations Officer

The Chief Operations Officer provides engineering and technical support in the following areas : Voice Communications, Server and Storage Management, Network Operations, House Cloud Operations, and Administrative Support. The teams within this COO support the infrastructure that provides computing and telecommunications services to the House.Duties : Requirements : USAJobs Conditions of EmploymentQualifications : Experience and / or Education Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Management Systems, or equivalent senior level technical experience.
• Experience with the systems development life cycle, and program and project management.
• Experience performing as a technical leader on enterprise-level information technology projects.
• Experience leading enterprise-level deployments of multi-cloud and cross-cloud solutions as well as on-prem infrastructure and virtual environments.Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements :
• Knowledge of and skill in a wide range of financial and administrative areas to include the preparation of budgets and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of and skill with complex systems engineering, design, development, implementation, and support, including the design, development, and deployment of complex / nationwide computer systems.
• Knowledge of complex network design, telecom design, server, storage and implementation, and support of all technology within Telecom and Enterprise Operations and Facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with elected officials, senior staff, information systems professionals, and non-technical users. Provide support for Deputy Chief Information Officer.
• Employees within this position are expected to demonstrate the following HIR Technical Competencies : Analytics; Compliance, Internal Controls, and Audit Support; Consultation and Outreach; Contracting / Procurement; Emergency Response Planning; support BCDR exercises and Risk Management; Financial Management; Hardware Installation and Management; Information Assurance; Information Management; Information Resources Strategy and Planning; Information Systems / Network Security; Information Technology Support; Inventory Management; Knowledge of Emerging Trends and Industry Best Practices; Project Management; and Quality Assurance and Testing.
• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies : Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.
• All employees in leadership positions within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies : Coalition Building, Decision-Making, Leading People, Results Orientation, and Strategic Planning.Physical Requirements and Work Environment : This position is located in an office setting that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions apply. The work involves carrying of light items such as books, papers, and small office equipment. The incumbent must be able to meet minimum physical requirements (lifting, bending, crouching, standing, etc.).Security Requirements :
• Must successfully complete a criminal history records check.
• Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan.
• Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by senior management.Other Significant Facts :
• Essential for the purpose of lapse in appropriation / furlough.
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• This position requires the ability to work shifts to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in support of House services.
• Occasional travel required.
• This position may require travel to House BC / DR facilities and related facilities across the U.S.
• This position is considered Critical Staff and 24x7 operational site personnel should report for work, or work remotely, as required.
• Ability to work additional hours as required.
• This position is required to support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts, including coordinating unscheduled and urgent response operations during a disruption.Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).#J-18808-Ljbffr