This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499367800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Compliance Branch of the Division of Market Oversight (DMO). The mission of the Division of Market Oversight (DMO) is to foster open, transparent, fair, competitive and secure markets through clear rules and effective oversight of derivatives markets and market participants. DMO seeks to be the world’s foremost authority on the rapidly evolving derivatives markets.
05/14/2018 to 05/29/2018
$96,417 - $211,446 per year
CT 12 - 14
1 vacancy in the following locations:
25% or less - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
14
No
CFTC-DMO-2018-0005
499367800
At the full performance level, you will serve as a Systems Risk Analyst in the Compliance Branch (Branch) of the Division of Market Oversight (DMO), as senior staff of the Branch's Market Continuity Program (MCP). Using advanced knowledge of information technology (IT) concepts and of standards, guidelines, and best practices regarding system safeguards and security control reviews, you will conduct the CFTC's oversight of compliance by Designated Contract Markets (DCMs), Swap Data Repositories (SDRs), and Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs) with the system safeguards requirements of the Commodity Exchange Act (Act) and CFTC regulations. Additionally you will;
Represents the MCP on DMO teams reviewing applications from entities seeking designation as a DCM or registration as an SDR or SEF. Serves as an expert in technical reviews by MCP staff of the applicant's compliance with system safeguards requirements for entities seeking the designation or registration in question. Expertly communicates with applicants during the registration or designation process and participates as a senior-level expert in MCP staff evaluation of applicant sufficiency in light of applicable system safeguards requirements, and drafts system safeguards-related portions of related reports and registration or designation orders. May be required to independently conduct such technical reviews, including on-site data center visits.
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CT-12 Level: To qualify for the CT-12 level you must meet the Selective Placement Factor listed below andhave at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-11 level).
Specialized experience is defined as experience applying knowledge of IT concepts, standards, guidelines, and techniques regarding system safeguards and security control reviews.
CT-13 Level: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must meet the Selective Placement Factor listed below and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level).
Specialized experience is defined as experience applying knowledge of IT concepts, standards, guidelines, and techniques regarding system safeguards and security control reviews; experience in oversight of compliance on systems of an electronic trading environment; experience in evaluating the reliability, cyber and physical security, scalable capacity, internal oversight, and testing of automated trading and data reporting systems; and experience in evaluating emergency procedures, backup facilities, and disaster recovery plans electronic trading systems.
CT-14 Level: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must meet the Selective Placement Factor listed below and have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level).
Specialized experience is defined as experience through which one has gained a mastery knowledge of systems and network architecture sufficient to: understand and discuss the functional characteristics of and interrelationships between sub-systems and linked systems of an electronic trading environment; assess the existence and effectiveness of redundancy, security controls and extensibility within that electronic trading environment; read and interpret system and network physical and logical diagrams.
Selective Placement Factor: Applicants must have experience using information security principles to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and its information.
One or more professional certifications in the following system safeguards and IT field are highly desired:
Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Must serve a one year probationary period.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.ICTAP candidates MUST submit:
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Veterans Preference. If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties of the position and will be used as a screen out element. If the selective placement factor experience is not documented in your resume you will not receive further consideration under this announcement. In addition to the specialized experience requirement this position has the following selective placement factor(s)
• Applicants must have experience using information security principles to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and its information.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Veterans Preference. If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
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Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.”
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at USAJOBS and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on “Application Status,” and then click “More Information.”
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499367800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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