Announcement details
- USAJOBS control number
- 891558000
- Occupational series
- 0080
Summary
Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.
Responsibilities
This position is located in our CFO/Management Division, Office of Security. As an Information Security Specialist, you will: Serve as an InfoSEC subject matter expert, providing technical expertise and interpreting security policy guidance; Develop and maintain current classified information security systems and provide expert advice to account holders in addressing relevant InfoSEC issues; Monitor FinCEN programs to enhance security control measures to ensure control and accountability of classified documents including documents classified at the TS/SCI level; Identify, automate, and document key InfoSEC and related processes; review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex security problems; exercise sound judgment regarding reproduction, access and distribution of classified documents through an information technology-based system and traditional courier and postal methods; Review accreditation requirements, risk assessments, and vulnerabilities and assist customers converting to risk management framework; serve as an InfoSEC and document inspector verifying that FinCEN staff comply with applicable security directives. 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.
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. Specialized Experience 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: - Interpreting and applying information security laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to resolve security issues and ensure the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information;AND - Developing, implementing, or updating information security policies, procedures, or internal controls to address security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security requirements; AND - Reviewing or investigating security deficiencies, violations, or potential compromises of protected information; documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to management; AND At least one of the following: - Developing, implementing, or evaluating security plans and procedures to protect sensitive, confidential, classified, or other protected information during emergencies or operational disruptions; OR - Providing technical security guidance, conducting compliance inspections, or delivering security training on the proper handling and protection of classified, sensitive, confidential, or other protected information.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, 11 paid holidays, financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, fitness center reimbursement, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, and the employees' health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits