Summary NOTE: Based on current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. The position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Information & Security Services (ISS), Identity Credentialing & Access Management (ICAM) Division, Authentication Service Branch, serving as a team leader, assuring work assignments of the team are carried out according to the manager's instructions regarding priorities, deadlines, and quality. Responsibilities As an Lead IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: - Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services. - Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, priorities, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. - Provide expert leadership and skill in applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments related to the prevention and defense against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data in addition to the development and operation of Fiscal Service's Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) security hardware, operating systems, and/or application software. - Serve as an expert on Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) security technologies. This includes researching, engineering, acquiring, testing, and implementing tools and techniques for implementing, monitoring, operating, and maintaining advanced hardware and/or software systems. - Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods and techniques; provide advice on work methods, practices, and procedures; and assist the team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Requirements Conditions of Employment A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. 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. 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). This announcement is issued under the "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. 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. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility at the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent, which have equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes experience performing IT work that involves planning, leading, or developing assignments, and directing or leading administrative and technical IT projects and programs in order to support technologies, operations, applications, and activities within the Branch. For the GS-13, examples of such experience could include: - Experience leading a team for IT related projects. OR - Experience in the technical planning, engineering, deployment, and support of IT systems; OR - Experience as an administrator of IT systems or devices with a wide range of server OS (Operating System), software, management, and remote support technologies and techniques at the Tier 3 or 4 support levels.; OR - Providing liaison, recommendations and technical information between an organization and customers AND In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have IT-related proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below. - Attention to Detail, such as designing and deploying software necessary to operate technologies. - Customer Service, such as providing support, guidance, and direction to internal and external customers on system requirements, implementation, and usage. - Oral Communication, such as such as providing technical guidance, training, and instruction. - Problem Solving, such as analyzing system dumps, network packet captures, and application and systems logs to locate errors, alert personnel of problems, and identify security issues. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: Factors such as cost effectiveness, labor market conditions and difficulties in filling the position will be reviewed in determining if payment of relocation expenses is in the best interest of the Government. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. The following locations are represented by their corresponding NTEU chapter: Parkersburg, WV - NTEU Chapter 190 Hyattsville, MD/Washington, DC - NTEU Chapter 202 Austin, TX - NTEU Chapter 214 Birmingham, AL - NTEU Chapter 220 Philadelphia, PA - NTEU Chapter 223 Kansas City, MO - NTEU Chapter 225 This position is a critical sensitive position. We offer opportunities for telework, per signed agreement. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. 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. [remove if a temp appointment] A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits. Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available. Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered. Some remote work opportunities exist. Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.