Senior Specialist, Criminal Justice Information Program

FINRA•Rockville, MD

4d•$35 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides operational and analytical support for FINRA's management of criminal justice information (CJI) as required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), including the CJIS Security Policy (FBI Policy) and applicable criminal justice information standards. The position is under the general supervision by the Associate Director, Criminal Justice Information Services. This role is responsible for supporting and monitoring operational and security policies, standards, and requirements in handling CJI as mandated by federal agencies such as the FBI and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as well as the federal-state National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council (Compact Council).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of business analytics, compliance, legal, audit, or related fields.
Strong analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e., Excel
Proven ability to collaborate.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with implementing or monitoring compliance with FBI Policy or NIST policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and coordinate enterprise-wide CJI training of all required FINRA personnel on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with FBI Policy training requirements when accessing CJI, including criminal history record information (CHRI).
Support the operationalization of requirements from FBI Policy and other federal standards into measurable and actionable activities.
Compile and review evidence from FINRA's designated fingerprint channeler and participating electronic fingerprint providers to validate ongoing compliance with evolving FBI security requirements and procedures.
Analyze and monitor monthly reports from FINRA’s fingerprint channeler to validate that service level agreements (SLAs) are met, including response times and quality standards.
Track applicable metrics and identify gaps for SLA deficiencies for management awareness.
Compile evidence in support of FBI CJIS audits of the FINRA Fingerprint Program and FINRA audits of the fingerprint channeler, and track progress on remediating identified deficiencies.
Research possible FBI-reportable CJI incidents and create incident summary reports for management review.
Compile performance data that supports objectives and key results (OKRs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain a culture of measurement and compliance.
Maintain current knowledge of FBI Policy, federal regulations, and industry best practices through continuing education and professional development.
Maintain CJI-related content on finra.org and FINRAnet to ensure the latest information to the FBI Policy and other related requirements are available.
Actively contribute to meetings, working groups, and events concerning FINRA's Fingerprint Program by providing program updates.
Other duties assigned are based on operational needs.
Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Benefits

comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal.
immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
tuition reimbursement
commuter benefits
adoption assistance
backup family care
surrogacy benefits
employee assistance
wellness programs
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
two volunteer service days
military leave
jury duty leave
bereavement leave
voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections
care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment)
childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)
nine paid holidays