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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist
Agency
Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Announcement Number
23-FinCEN-55-DH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 18, 2023 to Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
 
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Preferences
1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government? (limit characters)
2. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity? (limit characters)
3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is defined as one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service, which is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
  • Working with information systems/network security, including deployment of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats; AND
  • Planning and managing IT Security audits and providing advice in areas such as: IT Security compliance, IT Security policy, procedure development, security threats, security technology, and best practices, including but not limited to implementing a Risk Management Framework (RMF) and managing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and evaluating security authorization packages to make recommendations for authorization; AND
  • Experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) through the full system development lifecycle for IT system, such as Compliance and Vulnerability Management, Incident Handling & Response, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in working with information systems/network security, including deployment of defensive measures to detect, respond, and protect information, information systems, and networks from threats? (limit characters)
2. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in planning and managing IT Security audits and providing advice in areas such as: IT Security compliance, IT Security policy, procedure development, security threats, security technology, and best practices, including but not limited to implementing a Risk Management Framework (RMF) and managing Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts, Authorization to Operate (ATO), and evaluating security authorization packages to make recommendations for authorization? (limit characters)
4. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) through the full system development lifecycle for IT system, such as Compliance and Vulnerability Management, Incident Handling & Response, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management? (limit characters)
6. Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit. (limit 250 characters)
In addition to meeting 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 make recommendations.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
7. Do you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed in the previous question? (limit characters)