The Office of the Managing Executive within the Division of Examinations is hiring a Supervisory IT Specialist. The position will serve as the Branch Chief for the Solutions Branch which is responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions to meet the mission needs of the Division.

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. This position is in the Office of the Managing Executive - Office of Technology Services within the Division of Examinations and will be located in one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Ft. Worth, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC. 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. As a Supervisory IT Specialist, you will: Establish and develop program strategies and initiatives, coordinating and implementing strategic plans, and preparing complex reports and data analysis (e.g., advanced Microsoft Excel skills) to support Senior Leadership decision making; Oversee a team responsible for managing and executing IT projects to deliver on business requirements that are within scope and budget and on schedule; Supervise a team of project managers and monitor progress of projects, identify and manage risks related to successful completion of projects, and escalate issues to OTS senior management as appropriate; Prepare and manage communications with project stakeholders and OTS/EXAMS leadership and present status update reports to OTS management; Assess and prioritize examiner technology needs to include evaluating and prioritizing ongoing/proposed examination program IT projects; and Exercise judgment and discretion on matters requiring an acute sense of awareness both organizationally and politically.

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-15.
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory 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.

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-13 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: Applicants must have IT-related experience 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 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 to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-13 level: Managing major IT systems development projects throughout the agile lifecycle; Applying project management concepts, practices, and methodologies such as developing project plans, preparing and managing budgets, leading integrated project teams, etc; Communicating and working with diverse stakeholders across all levels within the organization to accomplish program objectives; AND Developing recommendations and assisting in determination of information system requirements.

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]