Clarification from the agency

1. U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. 2. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. 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.

• Manage the security program for STAR and ensure the system is in compliance with laws and regulations while coordinating with several offices at Treasury and the District government including the District of Columbia Retirement Board and the Office of Chief Technology to resolve problems, execute security agreements, and monitor system operations
• Serve as the principal point of contact for all matters related to the STAR system security and work closely with Treasury security staff to interpret and apply IT security policies and procedures, and security controls.
• Lead security assessments, reviews, and tests of the IT system and program to prevent, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents; conduct user account reviews of STAR users to ensure users have the appropriate level of access to perform their duties.
• Advise on information security policies and standards including FISMA and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and practices.
• Contribute to multi-year and longer-range IT work plans and approved IT initiatives.

Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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:
- Leading security control assessments under FISMA and the NIST Risk Management Framework (SP 800-37, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A) or comparable frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls.; AND
- Leading the development and remediation of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) or similar corrective action programs, such as oversight of issue tracking, validation of corrective actions, and closure of audit findings.; AND
- Leading security system reviews and testing activities to evaluate control effectiveness and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards.; AND
- Managing an organizational risk management program, such as identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks and maintaining risk information in a risk tracking system.

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Conducting security control assessments or compliance reviews using cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA/NIST RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls.; AND
- Developing or supporting remediation of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) or similar corrective action processes, including tracking issues and validating corrective actions.; AND
- Performing security system reviews or testing to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and compliance with policies and standards.

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Assisting with security assessments or compliance reviews using cybersecurity standards such as NIST or similar frameworks.; AND
- Assisting with tracking and documenting security findings or risks, including maintaining POA&Ms or risk tracking records.

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 resumé.


In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed
below.

1. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your resume and your responses to the application questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications or experience in your application materials or questionnaire may result in removal from consideration.

Your application includes your resumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment (USA Hire) that measures critical general competencies needed to perform the job. Cheating on this assessment may result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Referral: 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.

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 meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority.
To be found well-qualified, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:
Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Optional Essay Questions:
Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.