The Division of Data (DoD) is headed by the Chief Data Officer and serves as the leading authority on the Commission’s data strategies.  The Division focuses on data architecture, data standards, information classification and management, data ingestion, data integration, data operations and support, data systems, and data analysis tools.  DoD handles modernizing the CFTC’s data infrastructure by developing and managing the agency’s first cloud-based enterprise data analytics platform.  

Duties

Manages Teams Conducting Project Tasks. Managing multiple systems and development of projects of varying sizes and complexity concurrently, including activities associated with project management: project planning, process assessments, quality reviews, implementation strategies, regular user communication, regular staff communications, risk management, and benefits analysis. Directs requirements analyses for new systems and evaluates alternative solutions to systems needs. Develops and Directs the Implementation of Data Related Strategies. Leads or personally develops the strategies the organization will use to implement advanced data technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, and Cloud hosted environments.  These strategies would include identifying the tactics needed to receive, process, and make available for use data to support advanced analytical techniques. Supervises Contract Activities. Directs staff or serves as the technical representative(s) for contracts managing the financial aspects of the contracts, managing contract scope, managing contract personnel issues, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of schedule deliverables. Supervises Staff. Supervising CFTC federal employees or contract staff on projects, including providing staffing assignments, ensuring the quality of staff output, ensuring timely outputs. Provides technical expertise to the Deputy Director, Division Director, other leaders within the Division of Data, and other senior Commission officials regarding data reporting matters related to the oversight of regulated entities. Assists the Deputy Director as a liaison for the Division in communications and strategy discussions with other Commission divisions regarding corresponding data collection. ***The Supervisory IT Specialist position demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.  The Supervisory IT Specialist will be expected to support CFTC leadership in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members***

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Background/Security Investigation
• May be required to serve a probationary period
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required

Qualifications

Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 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. CT-15 Level: To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-14 level).  Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience Managing/overseeing a team dedicated to the delivery of technical data architectures; Developing strategies to advance the ability of an organization to use large sets of data in advanced technologies; Using Project Management Life Cycle knowledge to identify ways to reduce costs and raise productivity and efficiency over the life of a program area; Developing measures in order to assess existing information management processes, policies, and systems, and implementation of these measures; Leading the development and maintenance of information management and data architecture programs; Developing guidance and standards for data and information architecture best practices; and Serving as a subject matter expert to senior officials on data modeling, collection, standards, and architecture issues.

Education

Education is not required, nor may it be substituted for specialized experience.

Contacts

• Address Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21 Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 200581 United States
• Name: Jenna Giles
• Phone: 202-418-5625
• Email: [email protected]