ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Full Job Description

The Division of Examinations is seeking a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Technology Controls Program (TCP) and will be located in one of the following locations: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC.

As an Assistant Director, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the oversight and technology examinations of self-regulatory organizations as well as for broker-dealers, investment advisers and other SEC registrants..

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector.

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level.

Specialized experience includes: Applying IT principles and practices in accomplishing project assignments that include securing, analyzing, and developing conclusions and recommendations regarding the impact on information technology; AND Leading a team that is responsible for deploying, supporting, or auditing technology solutions employed in the securities markets; AND Conducting audits for systems security, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies.

See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Information Systems/Network Security: Implements and uses methods, tools, and procedures, including the development of information security plans and standards, to prevent information systems vulnerabilities and provide or restore privacy and security of applications, information systems, and/or network services.

Data Analysis: Uses data to identify possible securities violations as well as information that contributes to examinations.

Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives Major Duties:

The mission of the Division of Examinations is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that:

improve compliance;

prevent fraud;

monitor risk; and

inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct.

If selected, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for supporting EXAMS' mission to conduct and coordinate technology focused examinations of Commission registrants.

As a Assistant Director, you will: Provide executive leadership and management of assigned staff and work products by maintaining and exhibiting the knowledge, insight and understanding necessary to perform technology focused exams; Direct staff performing extensive and extremely complex technology focused examinations, work with other EXAMS' program areas, review reports and recommendations, provide guidance on novel questions and analyze industry trends; Plan and assign work, advise on program goals and objectives, make decisions on work problems and organize and monitor the flow of work to achieve the most effective results within a complex environment; and Represent the agency in high level meetings, conferences and presentations involving a wide range of participants such as regulatory or law enforcement agencies; state, local, national, or international government offices; private industry; and the academic community.