Summary The Division of Enforcement (ENF), Office of Super Intelligence (SI) and Analytics (OSIA), is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (Senior Advisor - SI Enablement and Data Strategy). As a Senior Advisor - SI Enablement and Data Strategy, you will serve as the Division's authority on its data: what it holds, where and how it holds it, what it can obtain, its condition, and how it may be used. Duties The Senior Advisor - SI Enablement and Data Strategy represents the Division on agency data governance bodies, advises the Chief of OSIA and Division leadership on data strategy and readiness for SI, finds new ways to put the Division's data to work, and is a key member of the OSIA leadership team.
In this role as a Senior Advisor - SI Enablement and Data Strategy, you will be responsible for:
- Serving as the ENF's senior advisor and subject matter expert on data science, data strategy, governance, and architecture, including the data foundations for the Division's use of SI; developing and maintaining ENF's Data Strategy in alignment with the SEC Data Strategy, in coordination with the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO); and working with the Chief of the OSIA and ENF leadership to ensure the Division's data enables its work, supports data-driven decisions, and improves operational efficiency.
- Leading ENF's representation on agency data working groups, governance committees, and related bodies, including those convened by OCDO, and representing ENF's data interests on SI and other agency bodies, including those convened by the Chief SI Officer; tracking and influencing SEC-wide data initiatives and decisions and seeking alignment with ENF's approach; and keeping the Division informed so it builds on what already exists rather than recreating it.
- Developing and maintaining, in coordination with OCDO, a comprehensive inventory of data assets created, collected, controlled, or maintained by ENF, and identifying ways to improve, enrich, and strengthen them; working with ENF Data Stewards on standardization, sharing, and publication in accordance with applicable law; and ensuring ENF data conforms to agency standards and data management best practices.
- Assessing the readiness of ENF data for analytics and SI use, including quality, structure, accessibility, and provenance, and recommending how to close gaps, including where agency infrastructure limits access; leading the Division's decisions on where and how ENF data is held, in consultation with OCDO and the Office of Information Technology, partnering with the ENF offices, groups, and units that own, maintain, and use the Division's data and systems, and with OCDO and the Office of Information Technology, on solutions for data integration, storage, and technologies optimized for analytics and SI; and ensuring ENF data is easy to use, broadly available with appropriate permissions, integrated into the Division's applications and analytical tools, and managed in a way that keeps the Division flexible and nimble as technologies, requirements, and priorities change.
- Proposing datasets and dataset risk categorizations and overseeing data controls within ENF; coordinating ENF's data-related risk management and compliance obligations, including privacy, records, and data sharing requirements, with the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), the Division's Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and other relevant agency offices; working with OCC and OCDO to clarify permitted uses of ENF data, including in SI tools; advising the Division's SI governance process on the data considerations raised by requests to acquire, enable, or build SI capabilities; and helping develop policies and procedures implementing new data management requirements.
- Identifying innovative ways to use data to advance the Division's work across investigations, litigation, and operations; finding efficiencies through data, including processes where better use of data can reduce manual effort, and data assets and subscriptions that can be shared, reused, or jointly acquired rather than duplicated; and advising on sourcing and integrating new data, including external sources and data exchanged with other Divisions, Offices, and agencies.
- Serving as a key member of the OSIA leadership team, working closely with the Chief on the Office's priorities, planning, and operations; planning and managing important data initiatives and projects from inception through execution, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and stakeholder coordination, and helping other initiatives across the Division get to execution by working through obstacles; and connecting OSIA with the rest of the Division and the agency, representing the Chief and the Office in internal and external forums as needed, and taking on special projects at the Chief's direction.
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: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement
SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level:
(1) Identifying and implementing innovative uses of data to improve an organization's work, including opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, or reuse existing data assets
(2) Working with technical teams to develop and apply emerging technologies and techniques in organizational systems and processes; AND
(3) Planning and managing data initiatives and projects from inception through execution AND
(4) Communicating technical concepts to senior leaders and diverse audiences (e.g. cross-organizational working groups or governance bodies).
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:
Competency 1: Technical Communication: Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties, including the technical documentation of applications, systems, Standard Operating Procedures, etc
Competency 2: Technology Awareness: Uses technological developments, new requirements, and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, and telecommunications), emerging technologies and their integration into business processes, and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Competency 3: Technology Expertise: Knowledge of the principles and methods of specialized technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including security, risk management, governance, functionality, and user interface in area of expertise (e.g., programming languages, server, web, applications, network).
Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external parties in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. How you will be evaluated Your resume and application package will first be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined in the announcement. Please do not submit an Accomplishment Record at this time.
If you are found minimally qualified, the Office of Human Resources will contact you to request an Accomplishment Record. You will have 3 business days from the date of the request to submit it. Failure to submit the Accomplishment Record on time will remove you from further consideration. A response is required even if an Accomplishment Record was submitted at time of application. Because of the short turnaround time, you are strongly encouraged to begin preparing your Accomplishment Record in advance.
Once your Accomplishment Record is received, a rating panel will review both your resume and your narrative responses. Your Accomplishment Record must clearly demonstrate your proficiency in the competencies listed in the Qualifications section. Click here for guidance on writing your Accomplishment Record.
Your resume must provide evidence that supports the claims in your Accomplishment Record. Each narrative must describe one specific, relevant example from your experience or training. Responses are limited to 300 words per competency; any text beyond this limit will not be reviewed.
Accomplishment Record Format:
Competency Title
- Position title and dates from your resume that this experience was obtained
- Describe the situation (i.e., the challenged faced, the problem solved)
- Describe the specific actions you took
- State the outcome, results, or long-term impact of your accomplishment
- Name and email address of someone who can verify this information
Reference checks may be conducted as part of the final selection process, and you will be notified before any contacts are made.
Basis for Rating: The rating panel will evaluate applicants' accomplishment records and resume, then place them into one of the following categories:
- Highly Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and has extensive skills and experience in most of the job related competencies.
- Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and has a moderate amount of skills and experience in most of the job related competencies.
- Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but may have a limited amount of experience in several of the job related competencies.
Top ranked applicants will be referred to the hiring office for further review and consideration. The hiring office may directly contact recommended candidates for interview(s).
To preview the Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104902
How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16, you will maintain your current salary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
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