Summary

This position is located in Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and serves as the primary subject matter and technical expert in information security, responsible for managing the development and implementation of RMS's information security and privacy programs.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill identical vacancies that arise later.

Duties

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• Develops and implements RMS's security and privacy policies and procedures related to RMS systems and processes.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of RMS's IT projects with respect to security and privacy requirements and documentation.
• Oversees RMS's compliance with corporate directives related to information security and privacy protection, and internal security memoranda and practices related to bank supervision.
• Collaborates with all RMS staff, other FDIC divisions, and external agencies on system access, security, and privacy matters, including sensitive issues with Division-wide implications.
• Implements business-specific security and privacy practices as directed by OCISO management and maintains communication with OCISO to ensure a continuous feedback loop.
• Serves as the point of contact for divisional data-loss incidents and data breaches; tracks and reports suspected information security violations to the Security Response Team and coordinates corrective actions with OCISO and RMS staff.
• Assesses FDIC technology posture, broader IT industry trends, and legislative and oversight actions to recommend program changes or new initiatives within the Division.
• Develops and delivers presentations and guidance to improve user understanding of security and privacy requirements and promote adherence to corporate and Division policies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Background Investigation (BI) required.
• A probationary or trial period may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience is credited from private and public sectors, including paid and unpaid service (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps). Volunteer service builds competencies that translate to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. See OPM's General Schedule Qualification Standards for details.

CG-14: Applicants must complete one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CG-13 level or above in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Collaborating with cybersecurity leadership on enterprise level security strategy, impact assessments, and risk management activities;
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security and privacy policies, procedures, and controls within an enterprise environment; AND
• Conducts day to day security operations for IT systems or projects, including system access oversight, documentation, incident reporting, and/or coordination with cross functional teams.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the closing date.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must earn 85 or higher on the online assessment to be determined "well qualified."

Resume Content Required for Qualification Determinations

For each position on your resume, include:

• Employer name;
• Title;
• Series and grade (federal jobs only);
• Start and end dates (month/year);
• Hours per week;
• Relevant experience supporting your specialized experience responses.

Important: If your resume is missing these details, your application may be marked incomplete, and you might not be considered for this job.

Do not copy/paste duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume; that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

Refer to these links for more information: Job Applicant Rights and Responsibilities; Selective Service System; Employment Conditions; USAJOBS Help Center - Special authorities.

Salary reflects a pay cap of $257,500.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites:

• Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (or 2-year trial period, if applicable) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period (or trial period) your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

After we select a candidate, we may share the remaining list of qualified candidates with other federal agencies. You can opt-in if you want us to share your name, application material and assessment results for similar jobs with other agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore and apply to other job announcements.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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FDIC employees receive the standard Federal benefits and may be eligible for additional FDIC-specific benefits, at minimal cost.

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