The DERA Technology Branch within the Office of the Managing Executive collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to help guide and advance new systems, tools, and data to increase DERA capabilities for production of high quality analysis products. We provide solutions that enable expert DERA deliverables with effective long-range resource and system planning. We use development tools and maintenance best practices to ensure the reliability and capability of DERA systems.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. Typical duties may include: Serves as a senior adviser providing direct support to the senior staff involved in information technology operations, architecture, and systems management in the Division. Develops, deploys, and maintains containerized applications within the Amazon Cloud Environment at the SEC (ACES). Develops and maintains cyber security elements in conjunction with SEC security policy, including access control and system logging components. Maintains current policy and best practices knowledge for a rapidly evolving cloud computing environment, which requires monitoring, evaluating, and implementing changes based on Federal policy and industry standards. Keeps up to date with the latest security threats and trends to proactively address potential vulnerabilities. Develops guidance and implements plans based on that guidance for continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) for ACES hosted applications. Develops and maintains code bases, deployment schedules, and change controls for DERA deployable applications. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain systems that meet stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-14 level.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
• Existing Participants in the SEC?s Remote Telework Program are eligible to apply for this position. If selected, management will evaluate and communicate whether the position will allow for continued participation in Remote Telework.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-13: (1) Developing software systems, high-speed computing systems; real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling, and data analysis. (2) Providing technical guidance in planning, coordinating, and evaluating proposed research projects and programs of interest; (3) Developing computer systems and public cloud technologies, such as AWS, and (4) Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data or configuring and maintaining access controls and authentication methods. SK-14: (1) Developing software systems, high-speed computing systems; real time data acquisitions systems, simulation modeling; (2) Developing and applying system evaluation methods and techniques to major portions of large projects of studies. (3) Serving as a staff specialist responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in a major subject-matter, functional, or program area. (4) Providing technical guidance and management over large application portfolios in a hybrid cloud environment following ITSM/ITIL methodology. (5) Developing computer systems and public cloud technologies, such as AWS., and (6) Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data or configuring and maintaining access controls and authentication methods.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Division of Economic and Risk Analysis 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]