Duties
1. Provides analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance to senior Treasury officials with respect to initiatives related to international coordination and mission support. Ensures that all such analyses are thorough, accurate, and authoritative, and makes recommendations concerning the relative benefits and risks associated with such options and strategies.
2. Formulates, plans, and recommends appropriate program changes related to international coordination and mission support. Consults with and furnishes authoritative advice to other Treasury staff in the development or expansion of programs affecting the mission.
3. Consults with the Department of State, foreign partners, and multinational bodies regarding cybersecurity and resilience. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for Treasury's engagement as senior U.S. Representative on the Group of 7 Cyber Expert Group; Treasury's bilateral engagement with globally strategic partners; and the coordination of national financial authorities with international standard-setting bodies such as the Financial Stability Board to coordinate regulatory, supervisory, and other financial sector activities.
4. The incumbent heads OCCIP's responsibilities as described in the Introduction and provides the office with executive leadership and oversight in these areas consistent with the direction of the DAS. The incumbent supervises, manages, and directs staff to accomplish these functions of the office. The incumbent also leads the mission support function of the office in a way that enables OCCIP to execute its mission. This includes overseeing the office's activities related to budget formulation, planning, and execution; contracting and procurement; hiring and other human capital functions; information technology support; and oversight of the private sector clearance program.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
- Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments.
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1 - Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience working on information technology in the government or financial sectors. Ideally, the candidate would have served as a chief information security officer, chief risk officer, chief information officer, or similar role at a government agency or financial sector entity.
TQ2 - Demonstrated extensive experience with and a deep understanding of a broad range of existing and potential cybersecurity and physical threats and vulnerabilities, and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate and disrupt critical infrastructure in the financial services sector.
TQ3 - Demonstrated experience evaluating and applying policies, statutes, and regulations relating to cybersecurity and other hazards posing threats to the resilience of the financial services sector.
TQ4 - Demonstrated experience that demonstrates senior leadership, including strategic planning, administration, project management, and human resources management.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified candidates may possess executive-level experience leading cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, financial sector resilience, international engagement, risk management, or related programs within government, the financial services sector, or other critical infrastructure environments. Relevant education in cybersecurity, information technology, public policy, international affairs, national security, business administration, public administration, or a related field may be beneficial. Such experience and education are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment.
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
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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.
Following the close of this announcement, applications will be reviewed in accordance with the process outlined below:
Initial Qualification Review: Applications will undergo an initial review by a Human Resources Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and verify that minimum qualification requirements for the position are met.
Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to identify those candidates deemed best qualified. This assessment will be based on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and any Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) must be fully addressed within the applicant's two-page resume. Separate narrative statements or supplemental documentation will not be accepted.
Referral and Selection: Applicants determined to be among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Referral does not guarantee selection or an interview.
Departmental Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selection recommendations are subject to approval by the Department of the Treasury's Executive Review Board prior to the extension of a tentative offer.
Qualification Review Board (QRB): Individuals selected for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Review Board. QRB certification is not required for non-competitive candidates, including current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates.
Required Documents
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
- CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
- SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
- CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
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Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents
WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.