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Application Support & Development Specialist

Department of the Treasury
Treasury, Departmental Offices
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Terrorism and Financial Intelligence - Office of Foreign Assets Control. As an Application Support & Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the overseeing the OFAC infrastructure migration to cloud-based platform(s), and future management of in-place cloud-based infrastructure.

Overview

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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$70,623 - $111,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
27-DO-13087120-DH
Control number
889109600

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. 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.

  • Oversee and develop office automation strategies for the effective administration and enforcement of economic sanctions programs, with a focus on infrastructure, predominantly the implementation of migration to cloud-based network/computing/storage/series/software and development of operating procedures focusing on DevOps principles
  • Use project management best practices in ensuring software/hardware compliance, software/hardware configuration management, and software/hardware evaluation/recommendations
  • Serve as point of contact between OFAC users, Treasury DO's Technology Division, and Treasury contract officers to troubleshoot problems and determine the most appropriate and expeditious solutions
  • Troubleshoot system and procedural problems, and provides support to infrastructure supporting OFAC information systems

Requirements

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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, if required.
  • Undergo an income tax verification, if required.
  • 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-11: you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as ALL of the following:
-Supporting IT systems, applications, or technology solutions, including resolving issues, making improvements, and assisting with operational activities, projects, or system implementations; AND
-Performing software, automation, or data-related work, including activities such as scripting, configuration, application support, data analysis, data processing, or process improvement; AND
-Working with stakeholders, technical teams, and/or users to share information, support problem-solving efforts, provide recommendations, and use technology tools, including AI-assisted capabilities, to support business and technical needs.
OR
You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Specialized Experience for the GS-9: you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as ALL of the following:
-Assisting with the support, maintenance, improvement, or operation of IT systems, applications, or infrastructure, including support for IT projects, system changes, and implementation activities; AND
-Assisting with software, automation, or data-related activities, including scripting, configuration, data collection, analysis, reporting, and process improvement efforts.
OR
You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.


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 meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies:
Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning, and Teamwork.

A Structured Interview may be used to determine if you meet the required proficiency levels.

You will be interviewed virtually about past experience or hypothetical situations.

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

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

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.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • We may offer opportunities for telework.
  • We may offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • 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).


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

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

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.

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 "Direct-Hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.

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

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

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.

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 definition of well-qualified below to receive priority selection.
To be considered well qualified at the grade levels, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented in his/her resume:

  • A solid and comprehensive understanding of the position; AND
  • Be able to perform the required tasks efficiently; AND
  • Be proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

When Departmental Offices completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.


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.

Treasury, Departmental Offices

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 80,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

The Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) applies Treasury's unique policy, enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory tools to identify, disrupt and disable terrorists, criminals, and other national security threats to the United States and to protect the domestic and international financial systems from abuse by illicit actors. More career opportunities within TFI can be found on Careers at TFI | U.S. Department of the Treasury

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-7300
Email
doinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Terrorism and Financial Intelligence - Office of Foreign Assets Control
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

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