Branch Chief

The Division of Examinations is seeking a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) (Branch Chief), SK-2210-15 in the Technology Controls Program (TCP) and will be located in one of the listed locations. As a Branch Chief in the Cybersecurity Program Operations Branch within Technology Controls Program (TCP), you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting examinations of entities subject to Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity (SCI). Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes: Applying IT principles and practices to conduct cybersecurity and resiliency audits of organizations and systems; AND Developing and monitoring cybersecurity policies/guidelines that ensure alignment with organizational goals, infrastructure, and regulatory requirement; AND Collaborating with senior management to devise long-range plans for efficient program implementation and administration; AND Leading a team that is responsible for deploying, supporting, or auditing technology solutions employed in the securities market. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Information Gathering: Ability to gather and process large amounts of information and make connections to understand possible deficiencies. Competency 2: Technology Expertise: Knowledge of the principles and methods of specialized technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including security, risk management, governance, functionality, and user interface in area of expertise (e.g., programming languages, server, web, applications, network). Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives. Competency 4: Program Management: Ability to develop and execute programs to deliver results that efficiently and effectively meet SEC's mission, strategic plan and goals, with little or no guidance. In this role as a Branch Chief, you will be responsible for: Supervising and managing staff within the Branch including providing administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit; Assisting in the planning and conducting of IT security audits of financial industry participants; Providing expert advice and guidance on broad projects and programs with national impact related to SEC's Technology Controls program; Providing authoritative guidance related to the securities industry IT security programs; Developing policies, guidelines, and standards for the evaluation and monitoring of the securities markets' information technology ecosystems and governance; and Developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize security risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.