This position is located Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Associate Chief Financial Officer for Shared Services (ACFO-SS), Financial Management Services (FMS), System Security and Compliance Division. This position serves as a Branch Chief and senior information security technical authority for the ACFO-SS applications related to Information Technology (IT) risk management and compliance.

Duties

Provide guidance and support for the protection of information technology systems, e.g. personal computers, Local Area Networks, etc. Independently develops implementation statements for specific application controls in Cyber Security Access Management System (CSAM) or comparable software. Certify that all IT requirements are in compliance with guidance concerning accreditation of automated financial systems, risk management, control of computer viruses, and other similar issues. Plans, assigns, and prioritizes work to be accomplished by subordinates, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have Federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

You must possess the Basic Requirements indicated below, plus additional specialized experience and/or education to be considered eligible for this position. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14: Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that equipped me with the competencies to successfully perform as a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC): Such experience includes: Expert in developing, implementing, and evaluating security controls, specifications, plans, policies, technical/administrative procedures, and programs associated with Information Technology (IT) equipment software, design, and data utilizing USDA Risk Management Framework (RMF) based on current Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organization regulations NIST 800-37 Revision 2 and/or NIST 800-53 revision 4 or higher. Implementing controls to computer data files, financial system software, and application programs, including ensuring compliance with local and departmental-wide security policies. Leading and performing audit reviews, security and risk assessments, and other accreditation/continuous monitoring activities to ensure systems are fully accredited and comply with all applicable security standards AND 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. The following link provides more information on the qualifications for this position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Amy Bedford
• Phone: 5042263716
• Email: [email protected]