Summary

This position is located in our Infrastructure Division. As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, you will:

• Direct enterprise infrastructure operations and hosting services supporting FinCEN's cloud, on-premises, and hybrid computing environments, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and continuous operation of mission-critical systems, production services, Bank Secrecy Act data processing, networks, databases, end-user computing, telecommunications, and remote access capabilities.
• Lead strategic planning, governance, and modernization initiatives for enterprise infrastructure services by developing technology roadmaps, participating in capital planning and investment activities, evaluating program alternatives, establishing operational policies, and aligning technology investments with mission priorities, customer needs, and organizational objectives.
• Provide executive leadership for cybersecurity and operational resilience by identifying infrastructure risks, security vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and operational weaknesses affecting FISMA High (or comparable) environments; implementing appropriate security controls; and ensuring compliance with Federal information security requirements while maintaining service availability and mission continuity.
• Oversee acquisition, implementation, and performance management of enterprise IT contracts by evaluating technical solutions, assessing cost-effectiveness and programmatic value, guiding major technology procurements, and ensuring contractor performance supports organizational objectives, customer service expectations, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to executive leadership by collaborating across Treasury, partner agencies, and stakeholders to resolve complex operational issues, improve enterprise service delivery, communicate significant service impacts, and ensure infrastructure capabilities effectively support FinCEN's mission and both internal and external customer experience.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision to staff involved in highly technical IT functions, including developing policies and plans and providing information security and assurance measures.

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV, Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

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.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
4. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official job duties.

Qualifications

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

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:

- Experience operating and maintaining an IT production environment, which includes configuration and/or operations of hardware, networks, and computing platforms in cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments for both mission applications and end user environments;

AND

- Experience in IT functional responsibilities, such as: formulating or updating policies, budget formulation, and assessing programmatic

options; AND

- Experience identifying cyber-security issues, trends, and/ or weaknesses that halt the delivery and accessibility of analysis of highly sensitive data in

a FISMA High, or similar, environment ; AND

- Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing contracting services and products (e.g. cost-effectiveness, technical capability, and agency objectives); AND

- Experience providing supervision or leadership to staff or teams involved in highly technical IT functions in the areas of infrastructure and hosting. Examples: developing operational policies and plans; establishing priorities, developing performance standards and/or evaluating performance; eliminating work bottlenecks; participating in the resolution of serious complaints; and/or promoting team building.

In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies:

Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Teamwork & Technical Competence

For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER 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.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 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.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• 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.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
• Undergo an income tax verification
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample and/or performance ratings at a later stage in the evaluation process.

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

Help

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FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, 11 paid holidays, financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, fitness center reimbursement, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, and the employees' health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.

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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.