Examiner/Senior Examiner (IT/Cybersecurity)

This position is for an Examiner/Senior Examiner (IT/Cybersecurity) located in the Division of Enterprise Regulation (DER) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for assessing the Regulated Entities' IT operations and cyber risk management practices, including the rapidly evolving frontier areas of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Minimum Qualification EL-12 Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience Participating in analyses, audits, or other reviews of financial institutions related to information technology (IT) cybersecurity risk and related governance factors. Supporting the review and assessment of IT and cybersecurity compliance policies and risk management approaches. Contributing to written reports including evaluative commentaries appropriate to IT and cybersecurity risks and internal controls. Minimum Qualification EL-13 Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience Conducting analyses, examinations, or audits to evaluate the effectiveness of technology/cybersecurity risk controls and related practices in light of applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, or industry standards. Preparing written examinations or analysis of audits or other risk assessments and presenting the reports to management officials. Assessing technology/cybersecurity risk analysis and compliance issues in a regulated environment and providing recommendations for enhancements related to these issues. Assessing and validating risk management or techniques used in risk assessments or other critical areas working within regulated industries or organizations. Minimum Qualification EL-14 Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience Leading complex analyses, examinations, or audits to evaluate the effectiveness of technology/cybersecurity risk controls or related practices in light of applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, or industry standards. Preparing written examinations/audit reports or analysis and presenting the reports to senior officials within the audited organization or with the regulator/auditor. Performing analysis of cybersecurity and IT risk activities in a regulated industry or environment to identify potential risks or compliance issues, presenting findings, and developing recommendations related to technology/cybersecurity risk management and compliance. Working with regulatory requirements and guidelines related to technology/cybersecurity risk analysis and compliance. Audit or safety and soundness examination experience strongly desired. Commissioned examiners strongly encouraged to apply.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the 0570 series, you must meet one of the following requirements: A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study – accounting, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, marketing, or other fields related to the position. —OR— B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5) – Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work requiring a thorough knowledge and the application of commercial accounting or auditing principles and practices (but less than full professional accounting knowledge) with a financial institution. Examining or auditing such financial institutions as savings and loan associations, savings or commercial banking institutions or trust companies, farm credit associations, or Federal or State credit unions. Professional accounting or auditing work that provided a broad knowledge of the application of accounting or auditing principles and practices. Work that provided a thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws applicable to the type of financial institution involved (e.g., savings and loan associations, Bank for Cooperatives, savings or commercial banks, investment institutions, etc.), and of the operations and practices of such institutions. —OR— C. Certificate: A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia meets the EL/GS-5 level requirements. Applicants with such certificates may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and or experience. Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Federal Housing Finance Agency