Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Departmental Offices, Domestic Finance – Financial Institutions, Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP). The Senior Cybersecurity Specialist serves as a senior technical advisor and recognized subject matter expert on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection matters affecting the financial services sector. The role advances the office’s resilience mission and advises senior leadership on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks.

The specialist supports executive-level committees and working groups involving federal and private-sector stakeholders, independently develops strategic work plans and objectives, directs analytical efforts, builds consensus, and delivers recommendations, policies, and products to senior leadership and parent committees. The position also develops and oversees Treasury’s participation in national cyber incident response activities, cybersecurity information-sharing programs, and critical infrastructure protection initiatives.

Requirements

• One year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-13, including providing technical advice and guidance on cybersecurity, cyber risk management, or critical infrastructure protection matters for senior leadership.
• Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating cybersecurity policies, strategies, plans, or risk management initiatives to strengthen organizational or critical infrastructure security and resilience.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity activities with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address cyber threats, vulnerabilities, incident response, or resilience issues.
• Meet proficiency levels in Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.
• For applicable current federal employees, meet the GS-14 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-13.
• For current federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment, have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and comply with federal ethics laws; financial or other interests may be reviewed for conflicts of interest.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Have salary paid by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Undergo personnel vetting, including background investigation and enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back service.
• Newly appointed employees in the competitive or excepted service are subject to a probationary or trial period.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in advancing the office’s resilience mission.
• Serve as a senior advisor on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure risks affecting the financial services sector.
• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert for executive-level committees and working groups of federal and private-sector stakeholders.
• Independently develop strategic work plans and establish objectives.
• Direct analytical efforts and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Deliver recommendations, policies, and products to senior leadership and parent committees.
• Develop and oversee Treasury’s participation in national cyber incident response activities, cybersecurity information-sharing programs, and critical infrastructure protection initiatives.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays and 13 days of sick leave.
• 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Opportunities for telework and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

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