GOVERNMENT

Chief Information Officer for the Government Accountability Office. Reporting directly to the Comptroller General, the CIO establishes, plans and implements IT strategies, plans, and internal processes to achieve business goals. He will direct his staff in applying "IT Best Practice" standards and specifications for all IT processes and procedures. The CIO serves as an active member of the IT Governance Board.

Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Serves as the principal information technology advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. The CIO oversees the evaluation of information technology, the architectural design of automation initiatives, and the development of strategic information technology plans, including the development and implementation of automated systems for the USPTO using a matrix management structure. The CIO is responsible for a large, complex IT environment that has numerous concurrent development projects and architecture issues. The CIO oversees major support contracts, has responsibility for a budget of approximately $250M, and directs a staff of approximately 500 employees.

Chief Information Officer for Montgomery County Government. Serves as the principal information technology advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer of the County. The CIO oversees the evaluation of information technology, the architectural design of automation initiatives, the development of strategic information technology plans, and the design and implementation of automated systems for the County using a matrix management structure. The CIO oversees several support contracts, has responsibility for a budget of approximately $39M, and directs a staff of approximately 160 employees.

Deputy Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Directs the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and operation of USPTO's automated information systems and develops tactical information technology plans and supporting budgets; oversees the operation of the USPTO's computer facilities, equipment and telecommunication network; and develops, maintains, and disseminates information to the public and international partners.

Deputy Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. The Deputy CIO/CTO directs and oversees all activities within the infrastructure and support groups, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, planning and implementation of improvement initiatives. Drives the creation of an overall technical architecture for the agency along with the establishment and management of a migration plan to achieve future improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. Works with the CIO and senior leaders throughout the Commission to define the agency's technology needs, technology strategy and architecture and the investment plans and other initiatives needed to optimize the SEC's use of technology.

Chief Scientist for the Government Accountability Office. The Chief Scientist is an expert advisor and chief consultant to the GAO, Congress and other federal agencies and government programs on cutting-edge technologies, key highly-specialized national and international systems, engineering policies, best practices, and original research studies in the fields of engineering and computer and information technology, to ensure efficient, effective, and economical use of technology in government programs. The incumbent provides leadership and expertise on the technical accuracy and adequacy of GAO audits and evaluations of federal programs that acquire and use every type of technology.

Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The CTO is responsible for leading the Enterprise Information Technology and Security Management Group for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and is responsible for the management and oversight of enterprise IT and security strategies and policies regarding architecture, security management, program management, and technology.

Chief Information Security Officer for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. The CISO serves as the information security architect for all SEC information systems. Directs and oversees the management of all activities of the Security Group, with responsibility for the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of programs and policies necessary to assure security of all existing and newly deployed systems; Internet/Intranet security; and security for the enterprise network.

Managing Director of Public Affairs for the Government Accountability Office. The Managing Director is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Public Affairs organization. Reporting to the Comptroller General, the Director is responsible for the efficient, effective and economical management of the office and its resources, and for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely accomplishment of work. The individual has principal responsibility for formulating strategic objectives and tactical plans that focus on objectives and key job efforts; and establishing performance measures for GAO's public affairs work. The Director serves as the agency's chief spokesperson and primary liaison with the news media. In addition, he/she provides executive level leadership and oversight, assisting congressional committees and members in their interactions with the press regarding GAO's work.

Chief Communications Officer for the Federal Election Commission. The Chief Communications Officer serves as one of five Senior-Level Officers who report directly to the Staff Director and assists her in overseeing critical management and core mission activities of the Agency. The Chief Communications Officer advises the Staff Director on matters relating to the Commission's public outreach, public education, public disclosure, media relations, and Congressional and legislative affairs. The incumbent oversees the activities of the areas under his/her purview to ensure the smooth coordination of activities throughout the Agency, including with the Commissioners Offices and the Office of General Counsel.

Chief Statistician for the Government Accountability Office. The Chief Statistician is the expert advisor and chief consultant to the statistical aspects of the GAO's audits and evaluations of other federal agencies and government programs. The incumbent's overall responsibilities are to provide leadership on GAO's work on federal statistical programs and GAO's application of statistical techniques.

Chief Economist for the Government Accountability Office. The Chief Economist is an expert advisor and consultant to the Comptroller General, the GAO, and Congress on the use of economics in analyzing and implementing government programs and policy. Overall responsibilities are to provide leadership for GAO's use of economic data and the development and adaptation of economic models to be applied to GAO's work.

Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid. The CFO serves as the principal financial advisor to the Chief Operating Officer on matters related to planning, budgeting, finance and procurement functions. The CFO serves as the principal senior executive in FSA responsible, for long-range, strategic and operational planning; performance measurement; budget interpretation, formulation, justification and execution; financial accounting; planning and implementation of fee setting and collection activities; procurement activities; and, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, financial systems management.

Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The CFO serves as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary and Director on matters related to planning, budgeting, finance and procurement functions. Serves as the principal senior executive in USPTO responsible for long-range, strategic and operational planning; performance measurement; budget interpretation, formulation, justification and execution; financial accounting; planning and implementation of fee setting and collection activities; procurement activities; and, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, financial systems management.

Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The DCFO provides support to the CFO in the areas of long-range, strategic and operational planning. Provides administrative oversight to, and coordinates the activities of, the Offices of Corporate Planning, Finance, and Procurement.

Deputy Controller for the Government Accountability Office. Will oversee the development of budget justification materials and directs the preparation and presentation of testimony on budget matters with House and Senate appropriations staff and with other legislative branch agencies. Works with the Controller in responding to requests from GAO's executive committee for authoritative technical counsel on a wide range of accounting and budget policy issues and managerial financial reporting matters of broad scope and complexity.

Director, Office of Oil & Gas for the Energy Information Administration. The Director is responsible for the efficient and effective design, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of petroleum and natural gas survey data collection systems; survey processing systems; data quality review and analysis; quality control; as well as market analysis and information dissemination activities.

Director of Community Planning and Development Services for the City of Rockville. The Director performs complex leadership, management and professional work in directing the City's initiatives in the areas of community planning and development. This position is responsible for the overall administration and implementation of all functions of the Department including long-range community planning, development review, zoning administration and enforcement, historic preservation, redevelopment coordination, housing programs and building construction codes.

Head of Project Management for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Develops overall project management schedules, priorities, and resource requirements for the SEC. Manages a comprehensive dashboard of all projects and continuously monitors the costs, timeframe, resource commitments, risks, management decisions/issues, and performance metrics associated with projects in progress. Identifies key risks and issues to be resolved, and conducts ad hoc analyses as necessary to facilitate decision making.

Head of Enterprise Architecture for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Integrates enterprise architecture concepts and plans into the operating processes of the SEC. Relevant processes include capital planning and budgeting, project management, software development, new technology introduction and requirements management, and security. Defines relationships of the SEC's enterprise architecture to the overall Federal Enterprise Architecture. Incorporates FEA concepts and requirements into SEC architectural vision and relevant operating processes, helps sponsor e-government initiatives and other initiatives to share technology investments with other public and private sector entities, and provides input to OMB and other agencies regarding the SEC's progress in EA.

Executive Project Director (EDP) for the State of Georgia. The EDP is responsible for the implementation of Georgia's State Automated Child Welfare System (SACWIS) for the Department of Human Services' Division of Family and Children Services.

Deputy General Counsel for the Federal Election Commission. The Deputy GC has primary responsibility for assisting the General Counsel in the overall leadership and management of the Office of General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel serves as the first-line supervisor of each Associate General Counsel as well as the supervisory attorney who manages CELA, with primary responsibility for ensuring and evaluating the performance of enforcement, litigation, policy and general law and advice against pre-determined criteria including the successful accomplishment of performance goals.

Associate General Counsel for Enforcement for the Federal Election Commission. The incumbent serves as a senior advisor to the General Counsel, the Commissioners, and other senior managers concerning the Commission's enforcement activities and compliance program. The incumbent provides leadership to a staff of attorneys, paralegal specialists, investigators and support staff who are engaged in all aspects of the enforcement process, including: screening, prioritizing and analyzing incoming complaints from the public or information generated internally alleging or indicating violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act; supervising investigations in enforcement matters, drafting reports and briefs with recommendations for Commission consideration; presenting recommendations to the Commission; drafting and negotiating conciliation agreements.

Associate General Counsel for Litigation for the Federal Election Commission. The incumbent is responsible for leading a team of staff attorneys and support staff responsible for representing the FEC in the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Courts of Appeals. The incumbent serves as a senior advisor to the General Counsel, the Commissioners, and other senior managers concerning the Commission's litigation activities. He is responsible for providing oversight for all aspects of the litigation process.

Associate General Counsel for General Law & Advice for the Federal Election Commission. The Associate General Counsel has primary responsibility for the overall direction and management of GLA. GLA serves as an advisory division with responsibility for providing legal advice and guidance to many offices within the Commission on a wide range of issues including: all general (non-FECA) administrative law matters (including federal personnel and labor management law, Privacy Act, FOIA, Sunshine Act, appropriations and procurement related matters); the Commission's Ethics in Government Program; the administration of the presidential public financing statutes; and the full spectrum of audits conducted by the Commission.

Deputy Staff Director for Management and Administration for the Federal Election Commission. The Deputy Director serves as the de facto deputy to the Staff Director, and as such works closely with the Staff Director on meeting a variety of agency-wide administrative and management challenges. He will direct the formulation and establishment of strategic long-range and short-range organizational management planning for the Agencies functions, with the objective of instituting a logical, integrated framework for organizational management in support of all policy, planning and programmatic efforts.

Director of Human Capital Management for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Office of Human Resources and its staff of 90; developing goals and objectives that integrate organizational objectives with human resources objectives; and setting and adjusting long-and short-term priorities, including taking the agency lead in developing Human Capital Management policies to implement the USPTO's strategic plan.

Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer for the Government Accountability Office. The Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer is the full deputy to the Chief Human Capital Officer who administers a broad human capital program entailing the full spectrum of operational functions. These include position management; compensation; recruitment and staffing; employee learning and development; performance management and performance-based compensation; labor-management and employee relations; payroll and personnel systems; employee benefits; counseling and work life issues.

Associate Administrator for the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The Associate Administrator shares responsibility for formulating current, intermediate, and long-range policies and programs relating to economic and social science research and analysis and other activities for which ERS is responsible.

Director, Market and Trade Economics Division for the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The Director is responsible for a program of economic research, intelligence gathering, analysis, and data development and dissemination focused on commodity markets and trade in food and agricultural products. The Director is also responsible for strategically planning current and long-range policies and programs to carry out the Division's economic research.