The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks a visionary IT leader as Chief of Data Center Facility Infrastructure Services (FIS). In this senior role, you will set strategic direction and long-range plans for the NIH Data Center facilities and co-location services; and provides 24-hour management of all aspects of the facility infrastructure systems, including heating, ventilating and air condition, electrical, structural integrity, and access control to support NIH.
Serve as the authoritative technical advisor to NIH and HHS leadership for all Data Center programs. Lead and manage Data Center Facility/Infrastructure Services, overseeing physical cabling, data center operations, co-location services, and facility infrastructure systems that support NIH mission needs.
Foster strategic and operational partnerships with NIH Office of Research Facility (ORF) and across other NIH Institutes, Centers, and HHS operating divisions related to Data Center services. Formulate and execute complex budgets, technology investment plans, and Fee-for-Service revenue strategies to maximize cost-efficiency and ensure effective stewardship of public funds.
Oversee acquisition and contract management, establishing rigorous internal controls and operational policies to guarantee strict compliance and governance. Oversee engineering evaluation, design, and planning for telecommunications and fiber/cabling infrastructure, ensuring accurate technical assessments and forward-looking system enhancements.
Establish and maintain comprehensive policies, procedures, internal controls, and quality management practices to ensure effective, secure, and efficient operations. Manage contractor activities and complex telecommunications projects, including cost studies, requirements analysis, acquisition support, and technical evaluation.
Provide supervisory leadership to FIS staff, including performance management, workload distribution, training oversight, and fostering professional growth and teamwork.
hrservicedeskbranchg@od.nih.gov
This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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