ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The Division of Examinations is seeking a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) in the Technology Controls Program (TCP) and will be located in one of the following locations: Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC. As an Assistant Director, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for the oversight and technology examinations of self-regulatory organizations as well as for broker-dealers, investment advisers and other SEC registrants..

**Qualifications:**
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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 judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Applying IT principles and practices in accomplishing project assignments that include securing, analyzing, and developing conclusions and recommendations regarding the impact on information technology; AND Leading a team that is responsible for deploying, supporting, or auditing technology solutions employed in the securities markets; AND Conducting audits for systems security, networks, and software designs for potential security risks. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Information Security and Operational Resiliency: Identifies non-compliance and deficiencies as it relates to an entity's information security and operational resiliency. Data Analysis: Uses data to identify possible securities violations as well as information that contributes to examinations. Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives