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Beltsville, MD
Lanham, MD
$140,000 - $190,000 PA
7 days ago
Full Time
Senior Level
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Information Specialist and Investigative Technology Lead
The mission of TIGTA's Office of Investigations is to protect the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from internal and external threats and corruption that could negatively impact the IRS' administration of tax laws. We detect and deter waste, fraud and abuse in IRS programs and operations and protect the IRS against internal misconduct, corruption and external attempts to corrupt or threaten employees. We provide independent oversight to Treasury on IRS activities & IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
As a Information Specialist and Investigative Technology Lead, you will: Conduct studies and analyses in coordination with the Office of Audit and Investigations, and various other TIGTA managers and executives, in developing methods and techniques. Create programs to support legally sufficient forensic data recovery activities, in compliance with generally recognized federal law enforcement and Department of Justice standards, in support of investigations. Maintain liaison with forensic technicians, security officials, or engineers in other law enforcement agencies and EDP or telecommunications organizations in the private sector. Provide support and expert advice in the analysis of investigative/evidence gathering requirements and development, and testing of software configurations to meet requirements, acquisition of appropriate hardware, and development of training in automated methods of investigation and evidence gathering. Coordinate data warehouse efforts for TIGTA audits and Investigations by writing programs to extract data from IRS systems, storing data in logical file structures, and designing appropriate data communication techniques to allow warehouse access.
Requirements
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: Applying the application of security principles to information systems; AND Developing and maintaining information security policies and procedures; AND Ensuring information systems are in compliance with federal regulations; AND Coordinating responses and actions to security audits. In addition to meeting specialized experience, individuals must meet proficiency levels in each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence. A structured Interview may be used to determine if you meet the required proficiency levels. You will be interviewed and provided questions about past experiences or hypothetical situations. For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.