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The Division of Administration (DA) directs the innovative internal management of the Commission’s business, personnel, financial, technological, security, and strategic operational resources. The Division’s role is to effectively and efficiently ensure the fulfillment of the Commission’s mission through continued success in continuity of operations, while providing the required resources for adaptation to regulating the ever-changing markets.
Learn more about this agency03/30/2021 to 04/13/2021
$177,451 - $255,800 per year
CT 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
15
Yes
No
CFTC-DA-2021-0007
596607300
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Government-wide Direct Hire Authority for Information Technology Management (Information Security).
This position is located in the Cyber and Physical Security Branch within the Division of Administration (DA) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC). DA serves as the focal point for the development and delivery of technology, applications, and technical services necessary to execute the CFTC’s full range of mission and business operations to foster open, transparent, competitive, and financially sound markets. As the Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will manage one or more major multi-year IT initiatives of a complex degree carried out through various related IT projects.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
In addition to the above requirement you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level performing at least one of the following duties:
The following certifications are highly desired:
Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Probationary Period. One year managerial/supervisory probationary period required.
EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Government-wide Direct Hire Authority for Information Technology Management (Information Security). Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. All applicants who meet the specialized experience will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Veteran's Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.
•Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).
Agency 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:
1. A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice;
2. A copy of your most recent Performance Rating;
3. A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and
4. A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP 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 rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/596607300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Apply now for an exciting opportunity at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). With an expanded mission and authority to include oversight of the swap markets, the CFTC continues to protect the American public by promoting market integrity, transparency and preventing and prosecuting fraud, manipulation and other abuse in the futures and options markets. Please visit www.cftc.gov to learn more about the CFTC.