The Office of Technology Services within the Division of Examinations is hiring a Supervisory IT Specialist. This position will serve as a senior advisor providing information technology advice and recommendations for a highly sophisticated and advanced area involving the securities market and SEC operations. This position will be located in Washington, DC.

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. The mission of the Division of Examinations is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that: (1) improve compliance; (2) prevent fraud; (3) monitor risk; and (4) inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct. If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for supporting EXAMS' mission to conduct and coordinate the nationwide examination program for entities over which the Commission has regulatory authority. Typical Duties: Lead and manage staff in the Division's Office of Technology Services engaged in technology operations, solutions delivery, and the provision of examination support services; Direct the work of the Office through subordinate supervisors. Exercising delegated supervisory authority in the establishment and issuance of technical and administrative guidance; Assess operational shortfalls, identifying opportunities for improvement, initiating technology exploration, and evaluating processes and technologies that may have the potential to improve the effectiveness of the mission of the organization; Provide leadership to the Office's staff in improving the processes and procedures that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the program. Monitors program indicators to ensure that support being provided meets mission requirements; Represent the Division's technology interests, needs and requirements in agency-level decision-making, including in particular by coordinating with the agency's CIO and Office of Information Technology; Develop and implementing IT strategic plans. Ensuring effective integration of examination systems and technology with other agency Divisions and Offices; Assess and prioritizing examiner technology needs; evaluating and prioritizing ongoing/proposed examination program IT projects; and Advise and receiving input from the Division's Managing Executive and senior leadership team concerning technology needs, projects and resources.

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 17.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-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 not 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. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level. 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: Applicant must possess IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Reviewing work to ensure it is in line with established standards or to identify deficiencies (Attention to Detail); Collaborating with 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 identify their information technology needs or to resolve their hardware and software problems (Customer service); Explaining technical information orally to non-technical audiences (Oral Communication); and Evaluating alternatives to recommend solutions to hardware or software problems (Problem Solving). MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: overseeing software development and implementation; coordinating the work of others such as project managers, technical leads, software developers, business systems analysts; managing contract resources; maintaining customer relationships and expectations; and evaluating and/or developing program policies or procedures. In addition, applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-14 level performing at least four of the following functions: Served as a strategic advisor to senior management regarding technology-related risks and governance practices; Applied industry best practices, innovative methodologies, and analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved applications; Led multiple teams of staff with varying backgrounds (e.g., legal, accounting, examining) from geographically dispersed locations to include professional support service programs; Developed, implemented and managed the IT budget formulation and execution at the enterprise level across multiyear initiatives; Drafted technical documents including memos/briefs, responses and justifications for IT/other initiatives.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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