As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC)- Agency Official Title: Fraud Analyst, you will perform analyses and investigations of identity fraud associated with IT security systems to include: identity fraud detection, mitigation, prevention controls, and investigative functions. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $124,531 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. Applicants applying for the GS 14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 13 level in the Federal service as described below: IT Specialist competency requirements: Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant investigates and evaluates “state of the art” technology of the industry. Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of, or identify the need for, computer programs or management systems. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant persuades others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant identifies and accommodates technology and resource constraints. To qualify, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience analyzing identity fraud detection, mitigation, investigation and redress practices and procedures as it relates to identity fraud investigations; Experience evaluating, utilizing, applying, and enhancing strategies for identity theft investigative and redress workflows; Experience working with product, platform, or security teams to assess or mitigate identity fraud risk; Experience working with multifunctional teams to develop innovative identity fraud projects related to cybersecurity and cloud-based data analytics services to detect, analyze, investigate and prevent identify fraud; and Experience coordinating with various stakeholders in engineering, product, legal, and policy teams to work cross-functionally in ambiguous and evolving environments, to navigate investigative gray areas and contributing to fraud prevention strategy. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideas of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. The following four (4) short free-response questions are optional: How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President’s Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
Identity Fraud Analysis and Investigations Performs highly complex information technology (IT) work primarily involving design, development, testing, and evaluation of information security/cybersecurity activities (e.g., identity fraud investigations; analysis of identity fraud data, detection, investigation, mitigation, and threat reduction controls) throughout the development life cycle and testing, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of identity fraud related information security, information assurance, and cloud infrastructure hardware and software. Serves as a subject-matter expert for program identity fraud analytics and investigations capability, working with security, platform engineering, compliance, product, and application development teams/personnel within the wider employing division and with partner federal government agencies. Provides technical expertise in cybersecurity and identity fraud analysis/analytics and investigations to support, consult with, or advise other government agencies with respect to program identity fraud analysis, analytics, and investigations practices and tooling. Evaluates and assesses a range of qualitative and quantitative metrics around identity fraud incidents/attacks as well as identity fraud prevention, detection, mitigation, and investigation controls. Project Experience Plans, develops, and executes large scale identity fraud related cybersecurity and fraud investigations projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished. Determines the size, skills, and roles necessary for teams to deliver products and identifies appropriate team members. Provides expert technical advice, leadership, and direction on all assigned identity fraud analysis and investigations related initiatives for the improvement of associated Login.gov program operations. Determines project objectives, sets priorities, and identifies opportunities for improvements in fraud data analysis and identity fraud investigation practices. Technical Expertise Provides technical expertise in the design, development, and deployment of identity fraud related cybersecurity and cloud-based data analytics solutions leveraging current and emergent technologies and best practices. Plans, develops, and executes large scale identity fraud related cybersecurity and cloud-based data analytics projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished. Relationship Management Serves as a liaison establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation with high-ranking stakeholders to convey information regarding identity fraud related cybersecurity and cloud-based data analytics and fraud investigations activities, policies and goals; clarify investigatory and other related operations and procedures; and interpret directives as needed.