Duties
The incumbent serves as an Investigations Analyst within the Insider Risk Branch, AXI-320. The incumbent works under the supervision of the manager while independently performing tasks and assignments related to Insider Threat with minimal technical supervision or oversight. Resolves most problems independently but consults with the manager when existing guidelines are not available or applicable to unusual or complex situations. Supports the implementation of the Insider Risk and execution of all Insider Threat policies.
The incumbent applies experience and advanced technical knowledge of investigations to include collecting, analyzing, correlating, interpreting, and evaluating data related to Insider Threat activities. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Analyzes and assesses lone and aggregated information provided to the Insider Threat Hub and directs the appropriate response actions to mitigate insider threat concerns in accordance with Executive Order 13587, the National Policy, DOT and FAA policies and orders. Analyzes information and alerts; makes recommendations to the Insider Threat Working Group to mitigate potential insider threat issues. Operates technical analysis tools across all network systems in accordance with applicable procedures, adhering to legal and privacy guidelines. Maintains cognizance of other departmental Insider Threat programs and identifies tools and techniques to enhance FAA’s program.
Collaborates across FAA Lines of Business to identify new data sources for analysis by the Hub that may point to insider threat activities. Researches, assesses, and establishes new and existing plans, policies, and procedures concerning insider threat mitigation processes. Manages the assessment tracking system and conduct case management activities. Conducts research and analysis through the use of various analytic tools, including open-source information. Monitors strategic information and programs designed to fill the informational gaps in existing strategic information; drafts appropriate reports to address needs and assist in disseminating the information throughout the FAA.
Identifies strengths and gaps in the FAA’s Insider Risk, develops and coordinates new or revised policies and procedures to correct deficiencies and/or address challenges. Conducts self-assessments of the Insider Risk in accordance with established policies. Represents FAA through liaison activities with the Insider Threat community and other government entities to ensure that FAA remains aware of the latest threats from adversaries and other current strategic information and intelligence affecting the agency.
Coordinates internal sharing and analysis of pertinent information and intelligence among internal program offices and organizations and external relationships with the intelligence community. Conducts formal and informal training on insider threat and national security information. Provides program briefings to internal stakeholders and external agencies. Demonstrates and ensures proper document marking, safeguarding of protected information, use of personnel access controls, handling of need to know criteria, and appropriate physical storage.
Contacts are internal and external. May act as a point of contact to provide advice/guidance on processes and the application of FAA policies and procedures. May be called upon to communicate FAA positions on policies and procedures internally and externally. Prepares and conducts briefings and presentations to management, employee and other external customers.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for the employee to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Documents
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.
Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you
MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.
If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system
https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link:
https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.
Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO,
MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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Next steps
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