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This position is located at Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB),Assistant Administrator - Information Resources - CIO.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Oversees and manages all aspects of the bureau wide INFOSEC Compliance and Privacy program.
• Ensures information systems comply with federal and Treasury security standards and are authorized to operate in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Evaluates the accuracy and completeness of security program management data through the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and administers training annually on the IT Security Rules of Behavior, TTB Cybersecurity, Specialized Security and Privacy Awareness.
• Advises the ACIO for INFOSEC on policy requirements, coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates and leads efforts to align cybersecurity initiatives with the bureau's strategic goals.

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:

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2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:

For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Providing executive level leadership for Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance, including directing audit strategy, coordinating with senior cybersecurity leaders and external auditors, resolving audit findings, and ensuring timely development and implementation of corrective action plans across organizational systems; AND

- Leading an enterprise information security program by setting strategic direction for Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), serving as a senior authorizing official representative or senior security advisor, making enterprise level risk decisions, and ensuring alignment with evolving federal cybersecurity requirements; AND

- Overseeing enterprise application and software security initiatives, including establishing strategies to assess security posture and ensuring consistent implementation of security controls to maintain compliance and reduce organizational risk.

For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Supporting Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance activities, such as audit planning, coordinating with IT security stakeholders and auditors, analyzing audit findings, and developing or tracking corrective action plans for assigned systems; AND

- Working with an information security program by applying Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) practices and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), preparing security authorization documentation, and ensuring security activities align with federal cybersecurity requirements; AND

- Supporting enterprise application and software security efforts.

In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Undergo an income tax verification
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon appointment OR withindays of appointment (as appropriate) and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.