Supervisory It Specialist (Associate Director)

Summary
The Division of Data (DoD) is led by the Chief Data Officer and serves as the leading authority on the Commission's data strategies. The Division focuses on data architecture, data standards, information classification and management, data ingestion, data integration, data operations and support, data systems, and data analysis tools. This position is responsible for modernizing the CFTC's data infrastructure by implementing the agency's first cloud-based enterprise data analytics platform.
This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Military spouses
• Native Americans
  Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Senior executives
  Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
Duties

1. Manages Teams Conducting Project Tasks. Managing multiple systems and development of projects of varying sizes and complexity concurrently, including activities associated with project management: project planning, process assessments, quality reviews, implementation strategies, regular user communication, regular staff communications, risk management, and benefits analysis. Directs requirements analyses for new systems and evaluates alternative solutions to systems needs.

1. Develops and Directs the Implementation of Data Related Strategies. Leads or personally develops the strategies the organization will use to implement advanced data technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, and Cloud hosted environments. These strategies would include identifying the tactics needed to receive, process, and make available for use data to support advanced analytical techniques.

1. Supervises Contract Activities. Directs staff or serves as the technical representative(s) for contracts managing the financial aspects of the contracts, managing contract scope, managing contract personnel issues, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of schedule deliverables.

1. Supervises Staff. Supervising CFTC federal employees or contract staff on projects, including providing staffing assignments, ensuring the quality of staff output, ensuring timely outputs.

1. Provides technical expertise to the Deputy Director, Division Director, other leaders within the Division of Data, and other senior Commission officials regarding data reporting matters related to the oversight of regulated entities.

1. Assists the Deputy Director as a liaison for the Division in communications and strategy discussions with other Commission divisions regarding corresponding data collection.

***The Supervisory IT Specialist position demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors. The Supervisory IT Specialist will be expected to support CFTC leadership in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members***
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Background/Security Investigation
• May be required to serve a probationary period
• One year supervisory probationary period may be required

You must submit all required documents by the closing date of announcement.
Qualifications
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate 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.

CT-15 Level: To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-14 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience

• Managing/overseeing a team dedicated to the delivery of technical data architectures;

• Developing strategies to advance the ability of an organization to use large sets of data in advanced technologies;

• Using Project Management Life Cycle knowledge to identify ways to reduce costs and raise productivity and efficiency over the life of a program area;

• Developing measures in order to assess existing information management processes, policies, and systems, and implementation of these measures;

• Leading the development and maintenance of information management and data architecture programs;

• Developing guidance and standards for data and information architecture best practices; and

• Serving as a subject matter expert to senior officials on data modeling, collection, standards, and architecture issues.

Education
Education is not required, nor may it be substituted for specialized experience.
Additional information
This position is not in the Bargaining Unit.
One year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period, if applicable.
More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.
The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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.
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• Benefits
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  Review our benefits
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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
  
  • Resume showing all relevant and related experience (cover letter optional). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision;
  • Most recent performance appraisal (optional)
  
  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
  http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.ICTAP
  Candidates MUST submit:
  1. A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice;
  2. A copy of your most recent Performance Rating;
  3. A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and
  4. A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local
  commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or
  transfer of function outside the local commuting area.
  Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
• How to Apply
  YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting do...