Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for an organization’s cyber and cyber-related policies, resources, and/or operations, while maintaining responsibility for risk-related decisions affecting mission success.

Work that involves directly managing information technology projects to provide a unique service or product.

Senior official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation (CNSSI 4009).

Manages a portfolio of IT capabilities that align with the overall needs of mission and business enterprise priorities.

Conducts evaluations of an IT program or its individual components, to determine compliance with published standards.

Manages the package of support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of systems and components.

Leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities.

Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.

Executes software planning, requirements, risk management, design, development, architecture, modeling, estimation, configuration management, quality, security, and tests using software development methodologies, architectural structures, viewpoints, styles, design decisions, and frameworks across all lifecycle phases.