Duties

Summary

This position is located in Departmental Offices (DO), Under the Secretary Domestic Finance, Office of Financial Research (OFR), Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Data Operations as an IT Specialist (DATAMGT). OFR promotes financial stability by delivering high-quality financial data, standards, and analysis principally to support the Financial Stability Oversight Council and its member agencies.

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Responsibilities

As a/an IT Specialist (DATAMGT), you will:
- Use technology and past experience to diagnose and resolve complex data management problems (data access, data modeling, data usage in the cloud, etc.).
- Manage the Data Management IT systems and the technical integration between systems and the data sharing mechanisms between OFR and our data providers and the FSOC.
- Develop workflows in current OFR data management tools and develop scripts in support of data operations and data quality initiatives.
- Serve as an expert and consultant to top management officials of OFR, FSOC agencies and the Financial Research Advisory Committee (FRAC) on all matters relating to the planning, architecting, engineering, building, and supporting of data solutions which facilitate the assigned program operations, mission and functions.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
60

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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 resume.
Key Requirements:

Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."

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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Public Trust background investigation will be required

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized experience for the Band 60, (GS 14): An applicant must have one year of specialized experience at or, equivalent to at least the Band 53 (GS-13) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Experience delivering technical and business-oriented data solutions to end users in research and analysis roles using financial data from contract-driven financial instruments, activities, or institutions. Examples of contract instruments may include money market funds, hedge funds, credit default swaps, private equity, housing, fixed income, ratings data, repurchase agreements (repo), insurance, macroeconomic indicators, foreign exchange, options, or futures.; AND
- Experience working directly with data users and Information Technology specialists to document and provide business requirements, data architectures, or data models/structures to facilitate the data acquisition, onboarding, development, or delivery of identified data needs; AND
- Experience delivering data quality reports and tuning Hadoop or SQL queries; AND
- Experience leading teams on a variety of large-scale projects and financial data initiatives utilizing project and data management principles, data analysis, data administration, data quality, or data architecture.

In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.2. 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.3. 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.4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Time in Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the OR-60 (GS-14), you must have been at the OR-53 (GS-13) level for 52 weeks.

Education

Additional information

The Office of Financial Research (OFR) is recruiting to fill a key position. We offer both flexible work schedules and an opportunity for challenging and interesting work. The OFR is located in the heart of Washington, DC with an office on 14th street, near the White House, a few blocks from the McPherson Square and Metro Center metro stations, and close to shops, museums, and restaurants. The Office of Financial Research (OFR or Office) is a newer organization established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in the Treasury Department to provide data and analysis to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (the Council) and its member agencies, improve the quality and transparency of financial information, conduct and sponsor research related to financial stability, and promote best practices in risk management.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
• 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.
• Undergo an income tax verification.

OFR's benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, federal and non-federal benefits and competitive salaries
- Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year
- Health insurance plans, paying a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting period.
-Retirement program, including employer-matching contributions
- Supplemental dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, long and short term disability coverage, domestic partner subsidies (where applicable), 24-hour business travel accident insurance, and enhanced life insurance coverage
- Performance-based merit pay program designed to reward employees for excellent performance
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating : Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Project Management, Communication, Technical, Leadership.
Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert.

Referral : If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) you must must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips .
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:

- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment ( VRA ), you must submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge ( Member 4 ) and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.

- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.