Clarification from the agency

(1) U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; or (2) CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; no prior Federal experience is required.

This position is located in our Research and Analysis Division/Office of Cyber and Emerging Technologies.

As an Intelligence Research Specialist (Cyber Threat Analyst), you will:

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Analyze issues and prepare responses to queries or situations using creative thinking, problem solving, and decision-making practices based on past practices, comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter (cybercrimes, illicit financial activities, money laundering networks, etc.).
• Serve as a subject matter expert involving cyber threats, cybercrimes, and cryptocurrency systems during interactions with other agencies, including other Treasury offices, financial regulators, law enforcement agencies, intelligence communities, etc.
• Identify and evaluate topics for potential analysis and investigation involving illicit use of emerging payment technologies, cybercrime, or cyber-enabled crime (such as computer intrusion methods, blockchain analysis and network defense, exploitation of cryptocurrency systems, etc.), to provide material for tactical and strategic support to FinCEN and stakeholder initiatives and activities.
• Advise or interact with FinCEN and other Treasury employees in order to ensure appropriate regulatory enforcement actions (such as assessments of civil money penalties and recommendations of special measures for jurisdictions, financial institutions, international transactions, or types of accounts of primary money laundering concern) are applied appropriately in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act and U.S. Patriot Act, including 31 USC § 5318A and § 5321-5322.

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.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV, Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

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.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Identifying and evaluating topics for potential analysis and investigation involving illicit use of emerging payment technologies, or cyber-enabled fraud; AND
- Analyzing cyber threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, malware forensics, blockchain transactions, malicious use of emerging technologies, law enforcement information, or other financial data in development of written threat intelligence products; AND
- Assessing developments and threats related to cyber-enabled transactions and emerging payment systems; OR
- Analyzing large datasets of Bank Secrecy Act information to develop written actionable findings.

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Composing and briefing analytical assessments on emerging technology or cyber threat topics, in particular, cyber-enabled fraud; AND
- Conducting intelligence research related to malicious cyber actors' financial networks, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs); OR
- Utilizing financial and cybersecurity threat tools and data sources to conduct research.

For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Analyzing segments of financial or cyber threat information for inclusion in tactical or strategic studies, to include countering cyber-enabled fraud, such as: cyber threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, malware forensics, blockchain transactions, malicious use of emerging technologies, law enforcement information, classified intelligence, or other financial, cyber threat, or technical data for the production of intelligence reports, investigative memoranda, evidentiary packages, and other written materials; AND
- Experience with anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism, fraud, or big data analytics investigations or policies.

OR You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows:

- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
- 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR
- LL.M., if related;

OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.


For the GS-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

Analyzing segments of financial or cyber threat information for inclusion in tactical or strategic studies, to include countering cyber-enabled fraud, such as: cyber threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, malware forensics, blockchain transactions, malicious use of emerging technologies, law enforcement information, classified intelligence, or other financial, cyber threat, or technical data, for the production of intelligence reports, investigative memoranda, evidentiary packages, and other written materials.

OR You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows:

You may substitute education for experience as follows: master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work OR an LL.B. or J.D., in a field related to this position.

OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions.

To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

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.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: This announcement is issued under the "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualifications and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.

Referral: All qualified & eligible candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)): To be found well qualified at the GS-09/11/12/13 grade level, in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented the following experience:

• Having a solid and comprehensive understanding of the position;
• Can perform the required tasks efficiently; and
• Proficiency in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

Optional Essay Questions:
Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility...

When FinCEN completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

A complete application includes:
1. A résumé: All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.)

• Please limit your resume to two pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé.
• It is suggested that you preview the online questionnaire to ensure that your resume thoroughly describes how your skills and experience align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and support your responses to the online questionnaire.
• For resume writing guidance, please visit USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?

2. Vacancy question responses: All applicants are required to complete vacancy question responses by clicking the apply online button of this vacancy announcement.

3. Submission of any required documents identified below, if applicable. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:
In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:

• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable) : If you are a veteran, please see applicant guide for required documentation. (Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy.)

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