Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Information Officer, the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Application and Digital Solutions leads the Office and advises the DOT CIO on enhanced application development and digital solution strategies to optimize business processes and achieve DOT's strategic goals.
The Associate CIO provides expert guidance and insight regarding an array of technology initiatives and develops recommendations and strategies to facilitate their implementation in a strategic and innovative manner. The candidate also serves as an expert on DOT’s application development and digital solution initiatives, providing guidance to OCIO leadership on system modernization in a manner consistent with DOT’s mission and program objectives.
The ACIO establishes a clear vision for modernizing and stabilizing systems managed at DOT. Serves as a digital solutions adviser, steward for improving system stability, liaison for implementing modern techniques, and developer of new digital solutions. The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to OCIO leadership, introducing new technologies and digital transformation strategies for applications throughout DOT and the national transportation infrastructure. Stimulates the use of innovative solutions by: providing guidance during program planning, resource acquisition, and allocation processes; participating in the program systems planning processes as a thought leader and change agent; and developing supporting plans that are aligned to DOT’s strategic goals.
The ACIO encourages the utilization of emerging technology to improve services and reduce costs. The incumbent analyzes IT resources to better match capabilities with technology demands and overall Departmental interests. The incumbent continuously advises top leadership on major IT products and/or service delivery issues and recommends improvements to IT initiatives, as appropriate.
Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)
