FCA IT Examiner

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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

As an Information Technology (IT)Examiner, you will:

• Develop risk-based institution-specific examination plans (for large, complex, or high-concern institutions) that comply with all applicable guidelines and include procedures for evaluating an institution's unique IT-related risks.
• Conduct IT examinations in accordance with generally accepted IT audit standards and guidelines to ensure that the institution's information technology and business systems are adequately controlled, monitored, and assessed.
• Provide technical support to Office of Examination examiners and management during IT examination activities.
• Plan and manage IT examination activities for institutions ranging from low to highly complex.
• Recommend new or improved IT examination techniques or methods to enhance future examinations.
• Conduct meetings with institution officials to discuss examination findings, obtain their feedback, and communicate expectations for corrective actions or regulatory guidance.
• Develop examination letters and reports, internal and external correspondence related to examinations or projects, Enforcement Action Memoranda (as needed), and other materials essential to the reporting process and ongoing communication with institution personnel.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
• To be considered for advancement and retention as a VH-39, you must maintain the designation of a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or equivalent.
• Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications: Experience conducting IT audits and examinations of financial institutions and leading meetings with member banks and associations to discuss operating results/performance, regulatory guidance, and examination conclusions and recommendations.

You may qualify at the VH-38 (GS-12) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-37 (GS-11) band level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position includes performing information technology (IT) examinations or audits as a financial regulator, consultant, or internal IT specialist and preparing written reports describing controversial, contentious, or negative findings.

You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position includes leading information (IT) examinations or audits as a financial regulator, consultant, or internal officer; developing IT policy for either a financial regulator or private institution to enhance adherence to laws, regulations or acts; and providing guidance and training to others in federal regulations, laws or acts, such as IT security and governance, cybersecurity framework, business continuity, systems development, change management, hardware/software configuration standards, etc.

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.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F, by the closing date of the announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Once the application process is complete, your two-page resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Influencing/Negotiating
• Oral Communication
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Technology Audit and IT Internal Control Skills
• Writing

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.

All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (no more than two pages in a Times Roman 10pt font) showing (1) paid and non-paid work experience including your position title, start and end dates (month/year) of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed (separated by position series and grade for each federal position, if applicable).
2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover letter, optional
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that is most recent that shows you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held. A cash award SF-50 should not be provided.
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
• Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.)
• Certain Family Members Eligible under E.O. 12721. Your most recent non-award SF-50 and performance appraisal.
• Certain Military Spouses Eligible under E.O. 13473. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, that lists you as authorized to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
• Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems Eligible. Documentation eligibility as listed in each individual interchange agreement.

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