Summary PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located in the Deputy Commissioner Financing & Operations, Assistant Commissioner for Fiscal Accounting, Program Support Division, Security and Compliance Branch (SCB). The SCB is responsible for ensuring that security posture consistent with current ISS security policy is maintained in accordance with Treasury and Fiscal Service guidance. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Analyze guidance and policy provided by ISS Security in support of cybersecurity for applications within the Fiscal Accounting portfolio. Coordinate cybersecurity activities to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial systems and to minimize the risk of unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Ensure all processes and procedures associated with system security are documented according to ISS Security guidance. Collaborate with technical SMEs on security implications of new upgrades and modules of the financial systems and analyze the results provided by ISS Security regarding the risk impact and additional security steps needed. Develop and conduct briefings, presentations, and meetings on compliance related topics that impact FA financial systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-FS-739-MP. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Specialized experience: For the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Using automated accounting systems; AND - Applying and interpreting regulations and policies in order to convey technical information to customers: AND - Organizing and accomplishing varied work assignments and meeting deadlines despite frequent interruptions. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 1 full year of graduate level education OR a Bachelor's degree with one of the following requirements for superior academic achievement: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Specialized experience: For the GS-09, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. You must meet the specialized experience requirement for this position. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Experience applying analytical techniques to identify or resolve technical issues or problems; AND - Managing multiple priorities and assignments where deadlines are varied and competing; AND - Experience presenting findings, verbally and in writing, to varied audiences, exchanging ideas, and presenting recommendations. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience: For the GS-11, You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Experience analyzing and developing solutions to enhance organizational, process, and operational efficiencies in an automated environment; AND - Experience applying procedures and customer service techniques verbally or in writing, (i.e. -application setup and advanced troubleshooting, creating or improving procedures and practices or handling multiple customer issues). OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work OR you may have an LLM in a field related to this position OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience: For the GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: -Experience gathering and evaluating information, recommending improvements for automated systems; AND -Participating in projects ensuring process and procedures are in compliance with security assessments or systems; AND -Experience conveying technical information to operational staff. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: For the GS-11 and below: We will not pay relocation expenses. For the GS-12: Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. The following locations are represented by their corresponding NTEU chapter: Parkersburg, WV - NTEU Chapter 190; Hyattsville, MD/Washington, DC - NTEU Chapter 202; Austin, TX - NTEU Chapter 214; Birmingham, AL - NTEU Chapter 220; Philadelphia, PA - NTEU Chapter 223; Kansas City, MO - NTEU Chapter 225 This position is a nonsensitive, high risk position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\_and\_Benefits Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments click here: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits. Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available. Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered. Some remote work opportunities exist. Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.