In a notice posted Monday on USAJobs.gov, the department said the deputy CIO role is a Senior Executive Service position and has a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
The new deputy CIO, who will be based in Washington, will work on the implementation of IT and information management standards as well as the assessment of information systems at the Interior.
According to the job notice, the position also calls for support in IT-related policy development, program management, oversight, performance management, budget planning and similar functions.
The application period will close Sept. 14.