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The position is located within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), an office whose mission is responsible for all NOAA IT resources, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of NOAA''s IT program. The position operates within a structured leadership framework and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer/Director for High Performance Computing and Communications.
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The position is located within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), an office whose mission is responsible for all NOAA IT resources, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of NOAA''s IT program. The position operates within a structured leadership framework and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer/Director for High Performance Computing and Communications.
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n2. The incumbent oversees the OCIO division that manages the development and review of policies, plans, and procedures for management and use of IT resources, including all computing, telecommunications, and associated resources. The Office administers NOAA''s multi-year strategic information resources planning process, including developing and administering NOAA''s Strategic IT Plan and Operational Plan. The OCIO manages the capital planning and investment control process within NOAA and coordinates the selection, control, and evaluation reviews of IT initiatives and other proposals, as well as manages the agenda, minutes, and action items of the NOAA CIO Council. The Office oversees and coordinates activities regarding the E-Government Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Federal Information Quality Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the accessibility provisions of the Rehabilitation Act.
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n3. The incumbent oversees the OCIO division that is responsible for the development of NOAA-wide contractual arrangements that support the acquisition of widely used computer and networking hardware, software, and services. The incumbent ensures the division achieves economies-of-scale, consistent standards, and comprehensive IT services to deliver a secure, reliable, and technically robust operating environment that supports NOAA''s mission. Provides Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) oversight and compliance, as required for the agency CIO, while also managing IT enterprise services contracts and supporting various IT acquisitions across NOAA.
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n4. The incumbent sets the standard for successful execution of enterprise IT projects throughout NOAA, with oversight over a framework for improving project management practices by consistent application of proven methodologies, in-depth process knowledge, monitoring methods, and capturing and sharing of lessons learned. With the incumbent''s input, the OCIO establishes guidelines, processes, and procedures for individual project managers in Line and Staff Offices to properly baseline, plan, and control projects through the use of appropriate tools and templates. The incumbent oversees efforts to coordinate a program of continuous process improvement in project execution through the use of project tracking, periodic management reviews, and detailed project audits.
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n7. The incumbent will assist the CIO/HPCC Director in managing the implementation of these programs through subordinate Office Directors. He or she will review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of these programs, recommending change or improvement initiatives to supervisors as appropriate. The incumbent is responsible for the reliability, timeliness, pertinence, and customer satisfaction of all work performed by these Offices. The incumbent, in conjunction with the CIO/HPCC Director, initiates action to correct deficiencies, change emphasis, or alter the scope of programs.
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