The Bureau of Economics has several duties: 1) providing economic analysis in support of antitrust and consumer protection investigations, cases, and rule-making; 2) advising the Commission, Congress, the President, and other agencies on the impact of regulations on competition in various industries; and 3) conducting research and developing reports on the functioning of markets in the economy.

Duties

If you are selected for this position, you will perform the following duties: Lead the operations of the Bureau of Economics (BE) Data Management Support Center, ensuring effective oversight of data management activities within the organization. Serve as the data management official for the BE Secure Investigations Lab (SIL), managing a highly secure network where all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Hospital Information (SHI) is stored, and ensuring compliance with strict access protocols. Manage user accounts and permissions within the SIL for limited BE staff, ensuring that access to sensitive data is controlled and properly assigned in accordance with security protocols. Represent BE in key governance bodies, including the privacy steering committee and the cybersecurity/IT governance council, ensuring BE's interests and requirements are met in broader organizational decision-making processes related to data privacy and security. Oversee and streamline the workflow process of SIL requests using ServiceNow software, collaborating with IT contractors to prioritize requests, resolve complex technical issues, and provide effective solutions for problematic cases. Confirm the accuracy and completeness of all data transfers involving PII and SHI into and out of the SIL, ensuring data integrity and compliance with security and privacy standards. Deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers who handle sensitive data, offering expert advice on data collection methods and supporting their needs efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
• You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
• You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
• This position is in the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Lead Program Specialist at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Serve as the bureau administrator for the Management Data Dashboard (MDD), creating and managing detailed reports for BE management related to administrative, financial, and case data, supporting decision-making processes. Utilize expert knowledge of file transfer protocol (FTP) software to facilitate secure data transfers across various network environments, ensuring the safe and timely movement of sensitive data. Schedule and conduct testing for new and upgraded software, carefully evaluating capabilities and performance to make well-informed decisions that support operational efficiency. Manage software acquisition and upgrade projects, overseeing the process from initial research and information gathering through to the final testing and implementation phases. 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for experience.

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Riandra Bates
• Email: [email protected]