IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-14, FPL GS-14 (DH)

Department of Education Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Directorate (TD). TD provides information technology services for FSA systems, supporting the effective and secure use of technology through planning, investment, integrated architectures and standards, systems development, production support, and cybersecurity services.

The IT Specialist (Security) manages the FSA Privacy Program, including its planning, development, evaluation of privacy tools, and coordination with the Department’s Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP). The position investigates privacy incidents, gathers and preserves evidence, and supports prosecution of computer crimes as a member of the Privacy Incident Response Team. It promotes security and privacy awareness, advises IT security and privacy experts on emerging principles and practices, and works with stakeholders on authorized systems and upcoming authorizations, including preparing and completing privacy threshold analyses (PTAs) and privacy impact assessments (PIAs).

The position is considered essential for reporting to work during federal government closures. Employees may receive detail assignments to other agencies in support of interagency agreements. A probationary or trial period may be required. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Recruitment or relocation incentives and student loan repayment may be available, subject to eligibility and a service agreement.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience in federal or non-federal service equivalent to at least GS-13, performing at least two of the three listed specialized-experience areas.
• IT-related experience, paid or unpaid, and/or appropriate intensive training demonstrating proficiency in all nine required competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males age 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
• Knowledge of federal or equivalent privacy laws and regulations and ability to apply best practices to oversee and improve an enterprise privacy program.
• Knowledge of information systems and security principles to analyze privacy incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate clearly to promote privacy awareness throughout the organization.
• Skill in analysis and consultation, including interpreting and adapting evolving privacy and security concepts to organizational challenges.
• Ability to support preparation, review, and maintenance of privacy screening, privacy impact and risk assessments, personal data inventories, privacy notices, and related privacy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the FSA Privacy Program, including developing and planning the program, initiating and evaluating privacy tools, and liaising with the Department’s Senior Agency Official for Privacy (SAOP).
• Conduct privacy investigations and incident response, including investigating computer incidents, gathering evidence, preserving incident artifacts, and supporting prosecution of computer crimes as a member of the Privacy Incident Response Team (PIRT).
• Promote awareness of security and privacy issues among management and users and ensure sound security principles are reflected in organizational vision and goals.
• Advise and support IT security and privacy experts across FSA on situations involving interpretation or adaptation of new privacy principles, methods, and practices.
• Engage with stakeholders regarding authorized systems and upcoming authorizations (ATO), including hands-on completion of PTAs and PIAs.
• Manage enterprise privacy compliance programs and implement privacy controls in coordination with the SAOP or equivalent and external partners.
• Develop privacy guidance, evaluate and implement privacy tools, ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and requirements, and prepare operational and status reports.
• Lead and consult with stakeholders to create, maintain, finalize, and review privacy documentation for federally authorized systems or equivalents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families, subject to eligibility.
• Excused leave for parent/teacher conferences (3 hours) and annual health screenings (4 hours), plus matching leave for community volunteer service.
• Alternative work schedules may be available.
• Recruitment incentive may be available, subject to eligibility and a service agreement.
• Relocation incentive may be available, subject to eligibility and a service agreement.
• Student Loan Repayment Program may be available as a recruitment incentive, subject to eligibility and a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed