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Summary Serves as the Enterprise Service Center (ESC) Chief Architect, responsible for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and publication of the ESC Enterprise Architecture and its integration and operational implementation as part of ESC business processes. Independently researches and designs new approaches to technological advancements utilizing new technologies and architectural approaches. Responsibilities Key responsibilities of the ESC Chief Architect include: Leader: Leads in creating a shared strategic vision for Enterprise and Solution Architecture, motivating colleagues to achieve this vision, and providing clear direction regarding the requirement to execute it. Leads the development and documents the complexity, interrelationships, and dependencies of the Information Technology (IT) Systems in the ESC Program and Portfolio. Leads the ESC EA effort to develop strategies, plans, roadmaps, and schedules to ensure the ESC IT Systems stay current in software, hardware and cloud technology and ESC’s implementation and adoption of artificial intelligence. Mentor: Organizes and supports the architecture and application development/maintenance teams, aligning individual work assignments to achieve team goals, identifying, and addressing skill or resource gaps, and mentoring staff in support of their effectiveness and professional development. Change agent: Challenges the status quo, recognizes opportunities in new ways of doing things, and embraces the challenges of making change in the ESC IT environment. Must be able to recognize and understand the emerging information technology trends which are driving change and be able to quickly pivot the ESC EA practice; particularly in the areas of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, data management and software development/maintenance practices. Empowers and promotes rapid IT innovation while ensuring these innovations are integrated into a single unified ESC EA. Communicator: Builds coalitions to achieve concrete strategic goals. Communicates effectively in outreach to senior directors, managers, analysts, system architects, and engineers in the implementation of and in understanding the details of the strategy sufficiently well to make decisions and execute the plan that leads to realization of the shared vision. Contacts are internal and external. Often represents ESC as the primary technical authority for major projects, programs, and other areas of ESC responsibility. Formulates and recommends organizational positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management. Prepares, reviews, and may approve organizational reports or policies for internal and external distribution. Develops briefings to convey strategic vision or policies to internal and external audiences. Develops new policies, procedures, and approaches taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide rules and regulations, and industry standards. Develops innovative approaches to attain organizational objectives and optimize resource utilization. Creates, plans, and conducts studies involving complex issues and unique problems. Demonstrates independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and projects. Expert: Oversees the information technology used to represent ESC business, data, investment and technology entities and their relationships. These representations directly support strategic planning and decision making. As Chief Architect, the incumbent guides the ESC in determining what it needs to know and how that knowledge should be organized for greatest impact. Applies experience, expert technical knowledge, and understanding of new technologies and methodologies to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves highly complex problems or issues which can be cross organizational. Proposes recommendations for preventive actions. Assignments may include complex system design and integration; extensive research and analysis; investigation and inspection activities; compliance and enforcement. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position at the FV-K (FG/GS-15) level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J (FG/GS-14). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized Experience includes: Experience of the architecture, database administration, application development, and system administration of Oracle E-Business Suite and Unison Prism; analyzing and architecting software and business process issues; executing corrective actions; and demonstrating experience of computer project assignments related to information technology system design, application development, system hosting, and networking services. AND Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Education KSA Information: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSA's listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Notes: 1) Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. 2) Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. 3) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/ 4) Additional information regarding living in Oklahoma can be found at www.abetterlifeokc.com. 5) To confirm receipt of submitted documents, please contact Kinsley Kerlick at kinsley.l.kerlick@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA