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Summary This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Portland, OR or Seattle, WA Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and engage in the complex, specialized review of information systems in support of FDIC risk management examinations. The duty location is determined upon selection. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities 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 (CFIs) and service providers (SPs). This includes CFIs, 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. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following 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 judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. To qualify at the CG-12: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 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. To qualify at the CG-13: Applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 12 level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as 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. 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 Selectees(s) for this position will be required to report in person to an FDIC office or financial institution at their supervisor’s direction. The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 25.66% to a high of 30.81%. 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. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.