This position is for a Lead Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In this role, the incumbent will lead a team of IT specialists responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Agency's network infrastructure.
Office of the Chief Information Officer The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of FHFA's information systems and assets.
The Office maintains the Agency's information technology (IT) infrastructure; oversees the IT infrastructure program; develops and maintains custom applications and data repositories; manages technology resources, investments, and assets; establishes IT strategic plans, policies, and procedures; supports business partners; and manages the Agency's records and information management program.
Position Overview The Lead Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) will provide authoritative technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical network support issues; apply emerging technologies and new developments to complex or previously unresolved problems; and make decisions or recommendations that influence significant Agency IT policies, programs, and operations.
Major Duties & Responsibilities Lead and conduct special projects related to IT network maintenance and security, including the assessment of Agency needs and requirements, project planning, and oversight of projects underway. Identify critical deficiencies, recommend/initiate key improvements, and manage the implementation of improved processes, systems, and tracking mechanisms in collaboration with IT stakeholders.
Perform the network administration for the Agency's infrastructure, both cloud-based and on-site, including the installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of IT equipment. Provide technical expertise and design/initiate innovative courses of action to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and security of network assets. Manage network migrations and deployments to ensure network systems are functional, secure, and stable.
Identify and effectively remediate all types of risks, including those deemed previously unsolvable. Develop operational policies, procedures, requirements, practices, and metrics for delivery of network services. Collaborate directly with staff across the Agency to assess needs and establish programs, policies, or other plans to ensure that FHFA staff have the connectivity needed to accomplish Agency goals.
Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level, and/or occupational specialization. Make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.
ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov · 771-233-7320
This position is with Federal Housing Finance Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $147581 – $250888/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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