KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must apply on-line.  See the How to Apply Section.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Drug testing is a condition of employment; subject to random drug screening
• You are required to participate in Direct Deposit for salary payment.

*This position requires language proficiency in Spanish.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist for the International Programs Division, you will conduct research and analysis of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other financial transaction data and prepare reports on trends, patterns and investigative subjects and activities associated with financial fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes in coordination with, and support of, law enforcement investigations, intelligence operations and U.S. Government policy interests.

Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and responses to the evaluation criteria/assessment questions that they meet the qualification requirements described below.

FOR THE GS-09:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, at the GS-7 level or above, or equivalent experience that demonstrates the following:

Experience in the application of computer software for the manipulation or analysis of large scale financial data sets, or demonstrated knowledge of, or aptitude for, the development or management of databases or analytical systems explicit to financial transaction data.

Experience, skills or aptitude for querying, processing, fusing and normalizing large financial transaction data sets for use in statistical models.

FOR THE GS-11:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience, at the GS-9 level or above, or equivalent experience that demonstrates the following:

Demonstrated skill in the application of computer software for the manipulation, modeling or analysis of large scale financial data sets, or demonstrated knowledge of, or aptitude for, the development or management of databases or analytical systems explicit to financial transaction data.

Ability to prepare investigative analyses, topical studies, intelligence reports, statistical analyses, or briefing materials related to law enforcement, intelligence, or anti-money laundering/compliance investigations and operations;

Ability to represent FinCEN in meetings and working groups with officials from other agencies in order to brief on research findings and to develop cooperative working relationships.

Substitution of Education for Experience:  

For the GS-9:

A master's or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of
progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a
degree, OR a related LL.B or J.D.

For the GS-11:

A PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR a related LL.M.

Combination of Experience and Education:  When an applicant has less
than one year of specialized experience as described in the
announcement, he or she may combine successfully completed graduate-
level education with experience to meet the total qualification
requirements.  Generally, 18 graduate semester hours is equivalent
to 1 full-time year of graduate study (the school and department
determine what constitutes 1 full time year of graduate study).  The
percentage of specialized work experience and the percentage of
graduate study must total at least 100%.

Note:  Education may only be substituted in accordance with the
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards
Handbook.  Education must be from an accredited institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications.  Applicants can verify
accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov.  If you
believe you qualify based on education OR if there are mandatory
education requirements listed under the Qualifications and
Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college
transcript with your application, and if selected, an official
college transcript may be required to verify education prior to
employment.  If you fail to provide the requested information, or
the information you submit is insufficient to verify your
eligibility, you will lose consideration for this position.  

Applicants who have completed part or all of
their education outside of the U. S. must have their foreign
education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the
foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited
educational institutions in the U.S.  For a listing of services that
can perform this evaluation, see the National Education of
Credential Evaluation Services website.  This list, which may not be
all inclusive, is for informational purposes only and does not imply
any endorsement of any specific agency.  

For further information on OPM's policies and instructions on
foreign education, refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-
II/s2-e4.asp.

Qualifications Requirements:  Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

*Selective factor: Applicant must speak, read and write Spanish fluently.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application includes your:

1. Resume,
2. Responses to the online questions, and
3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position.  You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.

2. Rating: Your application will be evaluated based on your response to the assessment questions.  Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties this position.  Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates.  If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three categories, Gold, Silver or Bronze, depending on your experience and education related to this position.  Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.  Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.  If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
To preview questions please click here.

FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, a comprehensive leave program, 10 paid holidays, financial assistance to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, reimbursement for approved outside training, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, student loan repayment, 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.  The office is located in a modern commercial building with a health unit and a fitness center (employees pay fitness center fee).  The Vienna office has free parking and shuttle service to and from the Dunn Loring Metro station.  All employees are assigned individual state-of-the-art computers.

OTHER INFORMATION:

--Security Clearance:  This position has been designated national security Level III, Critical Sensitive.  Applicants must possess a favorably adjudicated Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), and have been awarded a Top Secret clearance or be willing to undergo a SSBI, and the SSBI must be favorably adjudicated.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.  Although individuals may be appointed prior to completion or updating of a full personal history SSBI, continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the SSBI, 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 policy and procedures.
-Personal Identity Verification Credential:  If selected, you will go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf).  Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
-Probationary Period(s):  Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
-Statement of Employment and Financial Interest may be required.
-Relocation Expenses:  Will not be paid.  
-Selective Service Registration:  If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Executive Branch employees are barred from receiving or considering political recommendations from members of Congress unless they pertain to the character or residence of the applicant.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Declaration of Federal Employment: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies occur.  
- Buyout:  If you previously left federal employment and received a separation incentive (buyout) and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.  
- Privacy Act:  Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579.5 USC 552a).  This information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3202 and 3361.
THIS IS A TERM APPOINTMENT. A TERM APPOINTMENT IS A NON-STATUS, NON-PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO A POSITION IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE FOR NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS, MAY BE EXTENDED UP TO AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS.
A NON-STATUS APPOINTMENT MEANS THAT YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REINSTATEMENT OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER AGENCY BASED ON THIS TYPE OF APPOINTMENT. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SERVE AN INITIAL ONE YEAR TRIAL PERIOD.
IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN WITH GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS, AND WILL BE COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FERS).

The following instructions outline our application process.  You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.  We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday).  If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed under "Contact  Information."  Applicants MUST CONTACT US 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR to the Closing Date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission.  Requests for extensions will not be granted.

FinCEN provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.  Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status of a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership, non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.  To file a complaint of discrimination, contact FinCEN, Office of Outreach and Workplace Solutions on (703) 905-5052 or TDD (703) 905-3838.

All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status of a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership, non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact FinCEN, Office of Outreach and Workplace Solutions on (703) 905-5052 or TDD (703) 905-3838.

Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)

- We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For more resume tips click here http://treas.gov/organization/employment/docs/Resume%20Tips.pdf.  

- You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.

Step 2 - Apply Online

Click the "Apply Online" button on this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector website to complete the application process.

Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application.

If this is your first time on Treasury's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finish" button.

Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission
You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finish" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.

Step 5 - Submit Required Documents
You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit.

Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways:

1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. or

2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all questions listed in the announcement are answered and that all supplemental documents are received by the closing date.  If required documents for a complete application package are illegible, then the applicant will be removed from consideration for this position.

NOTE:  Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

E-Mail:  Send your documents by e-mail to CareerConnector@fincen.gov.  We cannot accept ZIP file documents.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications."

If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, send your updated information to CareerConnector@fincen.gov to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process.