Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC ENTARCH) (Enterprise Solution Architect)

***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy***

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the application process.

You must complete this announcement first. At the end of this questionnaire there is an exclusive link to the Phase 2 announcement. You must click on that link to complete and submit the required Work Sample assessment.

To complete the full application process you must submit applications under both announcements. Both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be complete. You will only receive status updates under the first announcement.

Additional guidance for completing Phase 2 will be provided in the Phase 2 announcement. Phase 2 is expected to take at least one hour to complete.

Failure to complete and submit both announcements will result in an incomplete application and no further consideration.

• Act as a technical expert in all areas of enterprise architecture and will develop and propose policy as well as deliver IT and management planning and advisory programs that provide the full range and depth of technical services to our business functions throughout Fiscal Service.
• Play a role in management decision making by regularly facilitating and actively participating in confidential meetings with Bureau senior managers to guide decision makers in the direction of the IT architecture and its impact on management business functions security and operations such as changing business processes future planning for staffing and organization etc.
• Assess policy needs and develop proposed policies to govern IT technical data security and business activities.
• Develop/integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data primarily applicable to government organizations.
• Develop and revise cloud security standards as well as best practices documentation.

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• 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 ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs 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. For more information about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and ().

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

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 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience applying knowledge of cloud technologies to develop strategic solutions aligned with organizational business objectives. AND
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and develop IT policies standards roadmaps and architectural recommendations to senior leadership. AND
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to influence organizational decision-making and ensure technology solutions comply with Federal cybersecurity standards.