Job Title: Senior IT Specialist (INFOSEC),CG-2210-14

Duties

• Reviews all system-related information security plans throughout the FDIC to ensure alignment between security and privacy practices, and acting as a liaison between the business or end user and Division of Information Technology (DIT).
• Evaluates complex privacy risks, makes recommendations to address control weaknesses and consults with various internal departments in addressing risks.
• Conducts privacy assessments of systems and policies in accordance with existing privacy-related government regulations such as the Privacy Act.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of, and adherence to, the FDIC policies and procedures related to information privacy and security.
• Leads efforts to ensure compliance with federal and the FDIC's information privacy and security practices, and leads initiatives to strengthen information privacy protections.
• Designs and implements monitoring practices to ensure FDIC is protecting privacy data in compliance with federal regulations and stated FDIC policies, procedures and practices.
• Serves as FDIC's privacy expert in dealings with other federal entities, private corporations and the public.
• Works with the FDIC Legal Division to interpret current and pending applicable federal, state and other information concerning privacy laws, accreditation standards and service regulations that apply to the use of FDIC information.
• Coordinates with the privacy officer, outside consultants and management to ensure privacy-compliant practices.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
Registration with the Selective Service.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Employment Conditions.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Background Investigation (BI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here .

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS-13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience designing and/or developing IT privacy and security strategies for an organization to ensure protection of technologies and information.

You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following competencies:
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

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The FDIC offers position-specific telework options. This position is eligible for Traditional Telework, Expanded Telework and the Home Based Options. For more information, please reference the above-mentioned telework options here.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

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In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This is a Direct-Hire Public Notice. Applications will be accepted for the location identified in the public notice. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under this public notice.
All complete applications (transcripts must be included) will be verified for eligibility requirements and will be submitted to the hiring official upon request.
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• Ability to communicate orally to convey assessment or audit information.
• Ability to communicate in writing to convey assessment or audit information.
• Knowledge of the application of computer technology, requirements definition, systems analysis, computer programming, and production scheduling and control/computer operations.
• Ability to analyze, conceptualize and organize in order to identify and evaluate security requirements, develop solutions, and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of Privacy Act and other privacy laws, rules, and regulations such as the Privacy Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-130, Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the E-government Act.
• Knowledge in information privacy laws, access, release of information, and release control technologies.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessments, business process and IT control testing and audit framework.
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• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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