Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to complete a trial period
- Complete the initial online assessment and the USAHire Assessment
- All required eligibility and qualifications must be met by no later than 09/13/2026. Your application will not be reviewed if any required documents listed under the "Required Documents" section are missing.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications listed below.
Eligibility Requirement
- Must have obtained a qualifying Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational, or Technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years.
- A veteran, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108, who due to military service obligation, was precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. In no event, may the individual's eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the individual completed the requirements of an academic course of study.
To qualify for the grade GS-7, you meet one of the following:
- Successfully completed a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (transcripts required). To qualify for superior academic achievement you must have completed the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with either: (1) class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision; or (2) a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on four years of education or the final two years; or (3) a grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum; or (4) membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR
- Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education in Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or another closely related field which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position. OR
- Possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience assisting with administrative or program support functions related to information technology, contracts, audits, cybersecurity, business processes, or similar operational programs. This experience must include all of the following: tracking work activities, deliverables, or action items; gathering and organizing documentation for reviews, reports, or compliance-related activities; coordinating with internal or external stakeholders; AND applying established policies, procedures, or instructions to complete assigned tasks. OR
- Have an equivalent combination of the experience described in "3" and the graduate-level education described in "2". To determine if you qualify under this combination, first determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of experience required; then determine your education as a percentage of the graduate education required; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify (transcripts required).
To qualify for the grade GS-9, you meet one of the following:
- Possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as coordinating or supporting program, project, contract, compliance, or administrative management activities related to information technology, contracts, audits, cybersecurity, privacy, or business processes. This experience must have included activities such as tracking project schedules, funds, deliverables, or corrective actions; supporting contract surveillance, deliverable review, or compliance monitoring; or coordinating information technology, cybersecurity, or privacy documentation, reviews, and remediation activities, such as Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Privacy Threshold Assessment (PTA) or Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) reviews, or Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking. OR
- Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D, if related. Such education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of this position (transcripts required). OR
- You have the specialized experience as described in "1" but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than the required education in "2." To compute the percentage, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify (transcripts required).
What Counts as Experience
We consider both paid and unpaid experience, including but not limited to volunteer work with organizations like the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other community groups. Volunteer work can help you develop skills that are directly relevant to this job.
A full year of work means working 35-40 hours per week. If you worked part-time, we'll calculate your experience based on the actual hours you worked to add up to one year of full-time equivalent work (2,087 hours). To receive credit for part-time work, you must clearly describe your duties and responsibilities, and the number of hours you worked each week.
Education
If this position has an education requirement, or if you are using education to qualify instead of experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Transcripts can be unofficial, but they must:
- Be from an accredited college or university
- Include course names and the number of quarter or semester hours/credits
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here to search the database of accredited institutions.
Foreign Education
If you completed your education outside the United States, you must show that your credentials have been evaluated by a recognized organization that specializes in reviewing foreign education. Your education must be determined to be equivalent to that received from an accredited U.S. institution. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's
website concerning foreign qualifications.
Additional information
The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Recent Graduate Program Completion and Conversion Eligibility: Program participants may be converted, without a break in service, to a term, career, or career conditional appointment upon completion of program requirements. The full performance level of the position to which converted may be up to the GS-11 level. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must:
- Complete one continuous year of work experience acquired through the Recent Graduate Program
- Complete 40 hours of formal interactive training
- Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted
- Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant Agreement
- Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor
Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, the duration of your appointment will be considered a trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and qualifications for continued employment. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that you have demonstrated fitness and qualifications for continued employment.
This announcement may also be used to fill additional IT Liaison, GS-0343-7/9, positions at FRTIB in the same location, requiring similar qualifications and experience.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.
Category Rating Procedure: Once the application process is complete, your resume, supporting documentation, and questionnaire responses will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are minimally qualified, your responses to the USA Hire assessment(s) will be evaluated and you will be placed into one of three predefined quality categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
Application of Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. Preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 grade level or above (or equivalent).
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Self-Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may result in your removal from consideration.
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13046046
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with
5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and
5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to
HumanResourcesDivision@FRTIB.GOV.
Required Documents
Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit supporting documentation as described in the "Required Documents" section. Visit the Feds Hire Vets website for more information regarding veterans' preference.
Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB:
1. Federal Resume Information: Your resume may be longer than two pages; however, only the first two pages will be reviewed when we evaluate your qualifications. Anything beyond page two will not be considered. Be sure the first two pages of your resume clearly show the relevant experience you want us to consider, including the start and end dates for each job (month, day, and year) and the number of hours you worked each week (for example, 40 hours/week). If your resume does not include this information, we may not be able to determine whether you qualify, and you may not be considered for this position. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent version will be used to evaluate your application.
2. Responses to the occupational questionnaire.
3. College transcripts. Transcripts must be legible and possess the school name imprinted on the transcript or be on school letterhead; you may be asked to submit official transcripts upon selection. Note: Your transcripts must show the date the degree was conferred. If you have recently graduated or will soon graduate and the date the degree is conferred is not yet on your transcript, your transcript must be accompanied by a letter from your educational institution (e.g., a letter from the Registrar, Student Counselor, Dean of College, etc.) verifying your degree completion and the date of completion in order to be acceptable. Failure to provide transcripts with proper accompanying documentation will result in non-consideration for this position. Applicants selected for the position must provide an official transcript(s) including the date the degree or certificate was conferred prior to the effective date of their appointment.
3. You must submit supporting documents verifying your selection priority eligibility or any preference eligibility along with your application package. Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you. These documents may include, but are not limited to:
- Veteran's documentation. All veterans must submit a DD-214, Member Copy 4. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit an official statement of service from your command or other official documentation that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
- Preference eligible documentation. If claiming 10-point preference you must submit the final VA letter including percentage (please do not include letter from VA noting specific private medical information), as well as the DD-214 Member Copy 4. The SF-15 will be requested if selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.