Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (Insider Risk Management)

Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence-Intelligence and Analysis. As a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will be managing insider threat detection activities within the Treasury's Insider Threat Program (ITP), supervising a team of insider threat analysts, and serving as the senior reviewer of anomalous data identified through the user activity monitoring (UAM) tool and other applicable data sources. Learn more about this agency Duties Pursuant to 50 USC 3024 (v), and with concurrence and consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, this position is being established in the excepted service as an element of the Intelligence Community within the Department of the Treasury. As a Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, you will: Serve as the senior insider threat analyst and manage insider threat detection activities within the ITP and supervise all insider threat analysts more than 25% of the time. The team of insider threat analysts is comprised of Intelligence Research Specialists at the GS-11 through GS-13 level. Provide consultation and advice on broad questions such as scope of problems to be investigated, issues involved, vulnerabilities, risks, pertinent references available, required liaison or joint projects with other organizations, objectives to be sought, and security considerations to be observed. Present Treasury interests and points of view on formal interagency committees, conferences, and work groups. Provide direct assistance and recommendations to the Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) on all insider threat detection and analysis issues that pose a threat and/or vulnerability to Treasury, and that may be exploited by insiders, foreign intelligence entities, state actors, cyber criminals, and hackers; make recommendations to the ITPM on all ITP matters related to classified or sensitive information and programs, and supervise research on the technical capabilities of available tools and applications designed to detect insider threat activity. Oversee projects related to the identification of potential insider threats, collaborate with other offices internal and external to OIA as necessary to develop proposed courses of action to bring the matter at hand to resolution. Continually assess the effectiveness of insider threat analytic activities. Quickly identify problems that directly affect the accomplishment of ITP program goals and objectives, and recommends alternatives and corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of employment Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel, if required. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on, if required. Undergo an income tax verification, if required. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: Overseeing analysis of user activity monitoring (UAM) data and other applicable sources in support of insider threat programs; supporting CI/insider threat investigations/inquiries; AND Managing technical projects related to the identification of potential insider threats; AND Applying knowledge of all national-level insider threat policies, directives, and guidance, such as Executive Order 13587, National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards, Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 700-2, and ICS 500-27. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Center - Benefits Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits 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. 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.