Summary
This position is at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Office of Examination and Insurance. This position serves as a Credit Union Examiner (Information Systems Officer). The incumbent is responsible for resolving complex issues related to information systems auditing, electronic financial services, and advances in applicable technology.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens and ICTAP eligibles.
Duties
As a Credit Union Examiner (Information Systems Officer), you will:
- Monitor NCUA information systems examination procedures and techniques for federally insured credit unions and vendors.
- Perform information system and technology examinations of complex credit unions and vendors, as directed to ascertain overall risk in the credit union system.
- The examinations include an assessment of the operational controls; the security of systems and information; and management oversight.
- Develop a national training curriculum that provides necessary training to agency staff, including information system and technology subject matter experts and Regional Information System Officers.
- Plan, develop, revise, maintain, and present technical supervision and examination-related training programs and material for agency staff, and state employees.
- Provide technical direction to and coordination of assigned responsibilities related to the NCUA information systems examination program.
- Represent the Agency on Federal Financial Institution Examination Council (FFIEC) committees to develop joint policy and guidance on information systems and critical infrastructure matters.
- Work independently and closely with all offices of interest to develop, revise, and maintain the manuals, guides, bulletins, instructions, interpretive rulings and similar advisories used by examiners and credit unions in the area(s) of information systems.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
- A probationary/trial period may be required.
- A financial disclosure is required.
Qualifications
Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped you with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
All applicants applying for the CU-13 level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU-12 level obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:
1. Assessing information security systems for risk management and vulnerability;
2. Utilizing an existing information systems program to assess a financial institution's information security program; and
3. Providing training on information security or cybersecurity systems.
All applicants applying for the CU-14 level must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU-13 level obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experiencefor this position is defined as experience utilizing qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to:
1. Assess information security systems for risk management and vulnerability;
2. Develop an information security program or system for the assessment or auditing of a financial institution's cybersecurity program;
3. Develop training on information security or cybersecurity systems; and
4. Monitor information security systems to ensure agency or organization compliance with federal financial regulatory policies and procedures.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
Education
Education is not required for this position nor may it be used to qualify.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For Category Rating: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
Best Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.
Well Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.
Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position.
The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas:
Education and Training, Information Systems/Network Security, Oral Communication, and Writing
Reference Checks: Reference checks must be conducted for the top candidate(s) before a tentative offer may be extended. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.
If you are found to be among the highly qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12386233
Application of Veterans' Preference: The category rating process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the CU-09 level or higher).
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. Other supporting documentation:
- Cover letter (optional)
- Veterans' documentation (see below for requirements)
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation (see below for requirements)
- Most recent performance appraisal, optional
VETERANS:
If you wish to receive consideration for veteran's preference you must submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) along with a VA letter, SF-15, etc., if applicable. If you are a current active duty service member, please submit an official statement of service from your command.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
CTAP/ICTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:
- Copy of agency notice;
- Most recent performance rating; and
- SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location or Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction In Force separation notice.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click CTAP.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. ET ON 05/02/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
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To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link, and then select the "More Information" link for this position. The "Application Status" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
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