Job Title: Information Technology Examination Analyst, CG-2210-12/13

Duties
At the full performance level, major duties include:

• Performs a wide variety of analytical duties connected with complex Information Technology (IT) and operations risk management examinations and visitations in complex financial institutions (CFls) and service providers (SPs). This includes CFls, Significant Service Providers (SSPs), and SPs that exhibit unusual or problem characteristics or represent a potential systemic risk to the banking industry.
• Applies a specialized IT knowledge of banking and regulatory environments, particularly in relation to cybersecurity and data protection laws and regulations, to anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems and architecture vulnerabilities.
• Provides technical assistance in the reviews and assessment of the impact of new and existing legislation, technology developments, and similar matters.
• Provides written analysis of risks associated with examinations and visitations and writes reports on emerging technology and cyber related risks.
• Develops correspondence for review by examination staff or management.
• Serves as an instructor or coach in various IT training courses and special training projects.
• Meets with entity management, boards of directors, FDIC management, and others to: advise of corrective action for information technology deficiencies; disclose and support ratings; inform management of potentially
controversial actions; persuade others to cooperate in meeting objectives; and confirm management's response to corrective actions in the Report of Examination.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Qualifications

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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
CG-12: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-11 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience evaluating current and proposed new IT systems, networks, and software designs for risk assessment and management, audit, or security within the banking or financial services industry, and preparing reports of findings.
CG-13: To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-12 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing IT examinations of insured depository institutions, information systems, and data centers, providing guidance in the examination of information systems data centers and independent servicer centers, and preparing reports of IT-related audit findings.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience, your application package, assessment and structured interview must also demonstrate the following IT-related competencies:

• 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 judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors - if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

You may select up to 3 locations as advertised in this vacancy announcement. You will be referred to the selecting official based on the locations selected, if among the best qualified.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type.

Selectees(s) for this position will be required to report in person to an FDIC office or financial institution.
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The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 16.82% to a high of 34.72%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your resume will also be evaluated to measure your responses to the assessment questions. If you rated yourself higher on the questionnaire than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.

• Knowledge of advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices in the areas of IT risk assessment and management, IT audit, and IT security.
• Knowledge of current technology issues related to banking and the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of IT exam or audit theories, techniques, and internal control requirements to assist in the examination of banks and technology service providers.
• Ability to prepare written products including reports, analyses, and correspondence.
• Ability to conduct/develop training programs on behalf of the Division and the Corporation.
• Ability to communicate orally. You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:

FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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