Director, Office of Mission Information Technology Services

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 4, Band H. . PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Develops and implements Super Intelligence (SI)-enabled information technology services to modernize regulatory processes and accelerate scientific discovery in support of FDA's public health mission. Leads evaluation, piloting, and deployment of SI, ML, and advanced analytics to enhance regulatory decision-making and streamline scientific processes, consistent with FDA's governance program. Establishes governance frameworks and standards for responsible SI adoption, ensuring alignment with federal policy, ethical guidelines, and FDA strategic priorities. Collaborates with scientific and regulatory program offices to identify opportunities where SI-enabled tools can improve data quality, analytical throughput, and mission outcomes. Conducts strategic IT planning and portfolio management to align technology investments with FDA priorities and modernize data platforms supporting scientific and regulatory needs. Develops and maintains, for approval by the Deputy Commissioner for Technology, a multi-year IT investment roadmap that reflects agency priorities, emerging technology trends, and resource constraints. Oversees the full lifecycle of IT programs and projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery, measurable performance outcomes, and alignment with OMB, HHS, and FDA policies. Advises the Deputy Commissioner for Technology, and senior leadership on technology investment decisions, risk trade-offs, and opportunities to consolidate or modernize legacy systems. Provides enterprise IT services, including application development, infrastructure maintenance, technical support, and cybersecurity to protect sensitive health data. Ensures the availability, reliability, and scalability of IT systems and platforms that support FDA's regulatory, scientific, and administrative functions. Directs the development and maintenance of enterprise applications, data platforms, and shared services that meet the diverse needs of FDA Centers, Offices, and Programs. Establishes and enforces service-level agreements, performance metrics, and customer service standards to ensure responsive and high-quality IT support. Oversees cybersecurity programs and policies to protect sensitive health, regulatory, and administrative data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. Ensures compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements including FISMA, NIST frameworks, and HHS/FDA security policies across all IT systems and platforms. Partners with the FDA Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to assess risk, implement security controls, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Promotes a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability across the IT workforce and among system users agency-wide. Improves operational efficiency and customer service delivery by modernizing legacy systems and establishing a secure, cost-effective IT foundation supporting FDA's regulatory and public health functions. Identifies and prioritizes legacy system modernization opportunities, developing migration strategies that minimize operational disruption and maximize return on investment. Implements cloud computing, automation, and other emerging technologies to reduce technical debt, improve system performance, and lower total cost of ownership. Establishes metrics and reporting mechanisms to track modernization progress and demonstrate value to agency leadership and stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : In order to qualify for the Director, Office of Mission Inform

Salaire : $259,391 – $373,165/Per Year

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American. At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country, by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere! HHS is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans. The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory, scientific, public health, and consumer protection agency responsible for ensuring that all human and animal drugs, and medical devices are safe and effective, that cosmetics, foods, food additives, drugs and medicated feeds for food producing animals, and radiation emitting devices are safe, and that all such products marketed in the United States are adequately, truthfully and informatively labeled and safely and properly stored, transported, manufactured packaged and regulated. The position is located in the Department of Health and Human Serv