Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer Job

Vacancy No. 24-FS-SES002P Department Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Salary $147,649.00 to $221,900.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/27/2024 Close Date 10/28/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Birmingham, ALWashington, DCHyattsville, MDKansas City, MO


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service in the Assistant Commissioner's Office of Information and Security Services. You will be a part of an organization that empowers and promotes the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the federal government through the delivery of services that supports some of the nation's most critical assets while ensuring the security of our people, facilities, and information assets.

Duties

As a Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Fiscal Service Information Security Program, with responsibility for the development of information security strategy, policies, and procedures; coordinating and monitoring bureau information security risks and compliance; managing the high value asset (HVA) program; and addressing both government-wide and departmental information security requirements. They will also provide executive leadership and direction to the Fiscal Service in fulfilling its mission of promoting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the U.S. Government through exceptional accounting, borrowing, collections, payments, and shared services.
Specific duties Include:

  • Foster collaboration by working in partnership with Fiscal Service technology and security leadership - including ISS Deputy Assistant Commissioners, Fiscal Service Chief Privacy Officer, and Fiscal Service Chief Risk Officer - and their supporting program offices to develop, maintain, promulgate, and implement information security policies, guidelines, procedures, tools, performance metrics, and services consistent with federal regulations and legislation and industry-leading security practices.
  • Develops and deploys a comprehensive strategy and lifecycle framework for effective planning and implementation of the Fiscal Service Information Security Program in alignment with established Treasury policy.
  • Promotes IT security across the systems development life cycle by providing a broad range of advisory services on IT security-related issues, which includes performing research into new technologies and the security implications of their use; partnering with program offices to include security controls early on and across the system development life cycle.
  • Oversees the delivery of existing information assurance services, such IT security testing and assessment, and introduces new services and solutions that aid in prioritization and the creation of IT security roadmaps.
  • Reviews and analyzes bureau IT-investments and activities to identify and assess security requirements to ensure compliance with Information Security policies and guidelines.
  • Determines the priorities of the programs, projects, and activities the Fiscal Service Information Security Program undertakes based on management of financial budget and staffing resources, other administrative functions, and procurement/contract opportunities.
  • Directs and oversees the Bureau High Value Asset (HVA) Program, in coordination and alignment with the Bureau Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program.
  • Directs and oversees the Bureau's Vulnerability Management Program.
  • Provides expert assistance, advice and counsel to the CIO and other program and policy officials regarding the bureau's Information Security Program. Provides authoritative recommendations and solutions to problems and challenges with respect to federal mandates/legislation, risk management, and improvement of information security policy and operational processes.
  • Represents the CIO internally and externally, as requested, on matters in assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Complete a 1-year SES probationary period, unless already completed.
  • Complete a Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, SF-86, for a pre-appointment full-field background investigation. In addition, periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf).
  • Complete an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.
  • Undergo appropriate tax checks.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/) or are exempt from having to so so.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9).
  • Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • You may be subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate at least one year of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.

Evidence must be provided that clearly demonstrates the applicant has the necessary level of executive potential, skills, abilities, specialized knowledge, and technical qualifications to perform as a SES executive. This evidence must include clear, concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and long-range planning.

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate knowledge and experience with Federal Cyber Regulations (i.e. FISMA) applying them across a decentralized disparate multi-provider ecosystem that supports national critical infrastructure and High Value Assets.

NOTE: Fiscal Service is using a resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume. ECQ and MTQ responses are not required.

The best qualified candidates will be determined by assessing experience, education, awards, performance appraisals, and supervisory evaluations for this position. These assessments will be made against the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change - The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision.

ECQ 2 - Leading People - The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven - The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen - The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions - The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: partnering, influencing/negotiating

Fundamental Competencies - Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation are cross-cutting and provide the foundation for success in each ECQ.

For each ECQ, it is recommended that you provide at least one example of your qualifications using the challenge, context, action, and result model described on the above website.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated eligible for this position.

MTQ 1 - Demonstrated professional and executive level technical knowledge and management experience in leading an enterprise wide information security program for a large, multi-stakeholder, geographically dispersed organization, or agency. Experience successfully integrating with a holistic security program that includes physical security, personnel security, fraud, and emergency programs, across numerous shared services, High Value Assets and National Critical Infrastructure.

MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience in developing information security strategies, plans, and policies that align with recent cybersecurity mandates and regulations, while effectively utilizing risk management frameworks to prioritize their implementation. Experience in successfully executing these strategies and plans in alignment with the technology strategy and vision across a decentralized disparate multi-provider ecosystem that supports national critical infrastructure and High Value Assets.

MTQ3 - Demonstrated experience in developing an information security curriculum, training program, and awareness campaign throughout an organization. Experience in providing role-based learning and training opportunities while engraining information security into the organizational culture.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is not a bargaining-designated position.
  • This position is a special sensitive position
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
  • The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits. Maximum telework and flexible work schedule options are also available. Incentives such as student loan repayment, recruitment and relocation incentives, and advanced annual leave accrual may be offered. Some remote work opportunities exist. Approval of these incentives and flexibilities are based on the position, business requirements, applicant/employee qualifications and performance, and other work-related factors.
  • In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes.
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: - Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.- Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) within your application. Evidence of the ECQs and MTQs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume.

We recommend that you emphasize your level of responsibility, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in your resume.

Initial review of your application will be conducted by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements of this position. Applicants who meet these mandatory requirements will be considered minimally qualified and will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives to determine the best qualified candidates. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.

Required Documents

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. ALL APPLICANTS (REQUIRED):

  • Resume (ECQ and MTQ experience and competency level should be listed in your resume). You do not need to submit a separate statement addressing the ECQs or MTQs for this position, but you must show how you possess these requirements within the resume narrative.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees or who have completed a Candidate Development Program
must also submit:
  • If you successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP), you must submit a copy of your Qualifications Review Board certification.
  • If you are a current, retired, or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, for verification of current or prior Federal employment status, if applicable.
Recommended Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit the following:
  • A copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses, if applicable; and
  • A copy of your most recent supervisory appraisal of performance
NOTE: Selectees will be required to submit a narrative ECQ qualification statement upon selection, if OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). This would not be required for Non-competitive candidates.

How to Apply

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: resume, responses to the mandatory ECQ and MTQ questions, and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents below).

The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday
- Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login)
-Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12410560

Agency contact information

Eric Brown
Address
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Security Services, Chief Information Officer
200 Third Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
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Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.