About this role
Job SummaryPLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended. This position is located at Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Applications Development Division. As a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will oversee development, implementation, integration, testing, security, and modernization activities for assigned systems and applications.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 résumé. For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.Specialized Experience for this position includes: Experience performing work that involves the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software in order to ensure that applications are optimized for state-of-the-art technology, current and planned functionality, and regulatory requirements for an organization. Examples for this position could include: - Project experience for a business system with a wide variety of technologies (i.e. programming languages, frameworks, platforms, tools, databases); OR - Experience providing IT services such as designing, developing, testing, documenting, maintaining, and/or integrating application software; OR - Participating in technological planning, product evaluation, and report development.
Major DutiesAs a Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will: Be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle development, integration, and implementation of the Bureaus mission-critical enterprise systems and applications, ensuring they meet security, reliability, and efficiency standards. Serve as the Bureaus technical liaison with outsourced system development partners, ensuring that all mission-critical enterprise systems and applications enhancements, maintenance, and modernization efforts are executed according to federal requirements and agency standards. Be responsible for overseeing and coordinating engineering efforts related to system modifications and enhancements required to support the Bureaus evolving product roadmap for systems supporting Treasury and Fiscal Service mission and business operations. Be responsible for establishing and overseeing rigorous testing and quality assurance (QA) processes to ensure that all updates, modifications, and enhancements to the Bureaus mission-critical enterprise systems and applications function correctly, securely, and efficiently. Be responsible for ensuring that all mission-critical enterprise systems and applications within the Bureau comply with federal cybersecurity standards, financial regulations, and risk management frameworks. Serve as a technical advisor and liaison between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that mission-critical enterprise systems and applications enhancements, security measures, and operational changes align with federal policies, cybersecurity mandates, and Bureau objectives. Work closely with stakeholders, including product managers, security teams, and operational staff, to define system requirements; Maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and engineering reports; and provide clear and actionable recommendations to leadership regarding system development and future enhancements.RequirementsAll 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 successfully complete a background investigation. Periodic reinvestigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years. 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. 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). Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National