IT Specialist 6 month Register-Direct Hire

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Develops and implements new cloud concepts, security architectures, methodologies, standards, and operational procedures in IT security across cloud service providers (Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)). Provides expert guidance to other IT professionals throughout the IRS, Treasury, and in other agencies regarding cloud modernization initiatives, enterprise security integration, and emerging technologies, to develop the overall program area and to identify mission related work and/or how it may impact other IT initiatives.
• Oversees and manages the identification, evaluation, and reporting of information security, data protection, insider threat, and enterprise risk management issues to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulatory requirements, executive orders, and government-wide cybersecurity standards while aligning with and supporting the overall enterprise risk posture.
• Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes IRS cloud security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date, comply with applicable federal mandates, cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, agency strategic objectives, and other binding standards. Ensures policies remain current and effectively address evolving threats, operational risks, and user impacts.
• Serves as the expert technical advisor on agency-wide information security, and privacy programs and initiatives to comply with federally mandated security requirements, Zero Trust Architecture principles, and commonly accepted industry security best practices while advising on integrating IT programs with other business programs of equivalent complexity within the IRS., * Developing, configuring, testing, deploying, documenting, or supporting IT solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, users, and technical teams to define business or technical requirements, advising on feasible IT approaches, and implementing secure, reliable, scalable IT solutions, including application enhancements where applicable.
• Evaluating system, service, cloud or application performance, availability, reliability, usability, and operational effectiveness; identifying technical issues, risks, recurring issues, or defects; and recommending or implementing corrective actions consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Analyzing multiple technical alternatives and advising management or IT specialists on the appropriate technologies, architectures, engineering approaches, or implementation strategies to support organizational objectives., * Designing, developing, implementing, integrating, or supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, Natural Language Processing (NLP), predictive analytics or related technologies within an IT environment
• Evaluating AI-enabled systems for performance, reliability, security, scalability, or operation effectiveness and recommending technical improvements
• Applying AI governance, responsible AI, , security, privacy, or risk management during the design, development, deployment, or operation of AI solutions., * Leading collaboration among customers, stakeholders, users, product or business owners, and technical teams to define business or technical requirements, communicate technical impacts, and guide delivery of secure, reliable, scalable IT solutions.
• Evaluating system, service, or application performance, availability, reliability, security controls, usability, and operational effectiveness; identifying risks, issues, defects, or gaps; and leading corrective actions or modernization efforts.
• Analyzing competing technical approaches and providing authoritative recommendations to management, stakeholders, or IT specialists regarding enterprise architectures, technologies, cloud services, cybersecurity controls, engineering standards, or implementation strategies with organizational impact., * Leading or providing technical direction for AI, machine learning, or Generative AI solutions supporting enterprise business operations.
• Evaluating AI technologies, architecture, models, infrastructure or implementation strategies and recommend solutions or improvements.
• Developing or implementing technical approaches for AI governance, security, privacy, explainability, risk management, reliability, or responsible AI practices., * Leading technical direction for the development, implementation , assessment, or improvement of cybersecurity programs, architectures, controls or solutions within an IT environment.
• Evaluating enterprise cybersecurity risks, threats, vulnerabilities, cloud security architectures, and technical requirements to develop or recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing enterprise cybersecurity standards, technical guidance, security architectures or engineering solutions supporting secure IT operations., * Leading enterprise AI strategies or directing the design, development, integration, or implementation of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, or related technologies.
• Establishing enterprise AI architectures, governance, technical standards, security requirements, or modernization strategies.
• Advising executive leadership regarding AI strategy, responsible AI implementation, enterprise data architecture, vendor capabilities, or AI-enabled modernization initiatives., * Prior IRS Employment - Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior conduct with the Service. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019, 26 U.S. Code 7804, prohibits the IRS from rehiring certain former employees who were removed from service.
• Tax Check - Must undergo a review of income tax verification. To check the status of your tax record go to: (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript). If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
• Fingerprint/Criminal History Check - This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into “Continuous Vetting.” Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one’s employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI’s Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov)., Referral: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Applicants will be referred on a first in first out basis. Candidates may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must be found “well qualified” for the position to receive special selection priority.

If you are selected, you will be subject to all requirements listed in the Requirements, Qualifications, and Additional Information sections of this announcement which includes, Prior Employment/Tax Checks, Fingerprint/Criminal History checks.

Internal Revenue Service

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an IRS employee, you will feel proud knowing you helped make America stronger while working at one of the world’s biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged & supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today’s global economy. We have employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

• U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies., Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework 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.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 12 LEVEL UP (GS or Equivalent) Applicants must have Information Technology related experience demonstrating each of the following nine competencies: 1) Attention to Detail, 2) Customer Service, 3) Decision Making, 4) Information Management, 5) Interpersonal Skills, 6) Oral Communication, 7) Problem Solving, 8)Teamwork and 9) Technical Competence.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Applying IT principles, methods, and engineering practices to develop, implement, integrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or enhance IT systems, cloud services, databases, hardware, software, applications, interfaces, scripts, or related technology environments., * Implementing, configuring, integrating, or supporting cybersecurity technologies, security controls, cloud security, identity management, security monitoring, or enterprise security solutions.
• Analyzing cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, incidents, compliance requirements or operational risks and recommending or implementing mitigation strategies.
• Evaluating systems, applications, cloud environments, or enterprise architectures to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, security frameworks, or risk management principles.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 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:

• Leading or serving as the technical authority for complex IT projects, enterprise applications, cloud services, cybersecurity initiatives, systems integration efforts, or modernization programs affecting multiple organizations or business functions. Applying advanced IT principles, to evaluate requirements, resolve complex technical issues, guide architecture and design decisions, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and federal requirements., SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
• Directing, overseeing, or providing strategic guidance for major IT programs, enterprise-level projects, technology modernization efforts, or high-visibility initiatives with broad organizational, agency-wide, or mission impact.
• Applying IT principles, to evaluate requirements, resolve complex technical issues, guide architecture and design decisions, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and federal requirements..
• Collaborating with executives, senior leaders, customers, stakeholders, program or product leaders, and technical organizations to define mission needs, set priorities, and direct implementation of secure, resilient, scalable, and mission-effective IT solutions.
• Overseeing enterprise technology governance, risk management, modernization planning, and implementation efforts across multiple organizations. Evaluating competing technical, operational, software, and strategic approaches and advising senior leadership or executive stakeholders on decisions, tradeoffs, policies, standards, governance, and resolution of IT challenges that affect mission delivery., * Providing executive-level technical leadership for enterprise cybersecurity, cloud security, Zero Trust, identity management, enterprise risk management, or infrastructure protection initiatives.
• Developing enterprise cybersecurity architectures, modernization strategies, technical standards, or risk management frameworks.

• Advising executive leadership regarding enterprise cybersecurity strategy, emerging threats, modernization priorities, technology investments, or government-wide cybersecurity initiatives. You must also meet the following requirements

• MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have:
• Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
• Completed a formal vocational training program; or
• Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education., A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE)., Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., * Accountability

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. assessment.