Branch Chief, Authorization Management Branch (AMB)

Summary

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Branch Chief, Authorization Management Branch (AMB).

This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Branch Chief, Authorization Management Branch (AMB), GS -2210- 14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL U.S. CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority

Duties

This position serves as the Branch Chief of Authorization Management Branch (AMB). The major duties of the position are:

Defining, managing, and overseeing of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program, processes, and efforts for the Agency's FISMA systems in accordance with NIST guidance and frameworks.

Maintaining AMB managed programs and processes such that they adhere to the latest NIST guidelines and practices. Leveraging tools and frameworks to maximize security value, process improvements, and more effective use of resources.

Defining, managing, and overseeing of the Continuous Monitoring Program, processes, and efforts for the Agency's FISMA systems.

Establishing security system boundaries in coordination with the Business and System Owners.

Documenting, evaluating, and monitoring security controls for the protection of FRTIB FISMA systems.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.

All qualification requirements must be met by 05/22/2025. Your application package will not be considered if it is missing any of the required documents listed under the "Required Documents" tab.

Supervisory Probationary Period. One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

If you are new to the federal government, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period

Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Selectee must complete and submit a confidential financial disclosure as a condition of employment.

While the FRTIB does not mandate drug testing during the application process, we maintain a Drug-Free Workplace policy. This policy includes random and reasonable suspicion testing for employees.

Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the Basic Experience, and the Specialized Experience as described below.

Basic Experience: GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

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.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized Experience: In addition to demonstrating the basic qualifications listed above, applicants must also demonstrate possession of specialized experience. You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level performing duties such as: (a) leading a cybersecurity risk management program ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines; (b) monitoring the security posture of information systems and detecting potential security incidents; (c) analyzing data to identify trends and providing actionable insights to improve system security; and (d) developing cybersecurity policies and procedures, including requirements for cybersecurity testing and assessment programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

This occupation and grade level combination do not have a positive education requirement; therefore, applicants do not need to submit transcripts to qualify for this position.

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

Additional information

The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement.

Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: .

The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates.

Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating and Veterans Preference will not apply to this vacancy. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: .

To preview the occupational questionnaire, click on the following link .

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Cybersecurity/Risk Analysis

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

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 this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and you are found Well Qualified for this vacancy. Well Qualified means you must meet all the minimum qualification standards listed above and be assessed and assigned the rating of at least Well Qualified to receive special selection priority. Well Qualified is further defined as possessing the Basic Qualifications and meeting the specialized experience noted above.

You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on .

When a sufficient pool of candidates has been determined only members of that group will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Required Documents

Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB:

1. (please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month, day and year, and hours worked per week). Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.

2. Responses to the occupational questionnaire.

3. You must submit supporting documents verifying your selection priority eligibility along with your application package. Omitting these documents may result in no preference being adjudicated for you. These documents may include, but are not limited to:

ICTAP documentation. (a copy of a RIF separation notice or other proof of eligibilityfor priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

SF-50 documenting current or previous employment in the federal service; the date on your SF-50 must clearly show you meet the time-in-grade requirements to be eligible to apply for this job opportunity.

Veteran's documentation. All veterans must submit a DD-214, Member Copy 4.

Preference eligible documentation. If claiming 10-point preference you must submit the final VA letter including percentage (please do not include letter from VA noting specific private medical information), as well as the DD-214 Member Copy 4. The will be requested if selected.

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 .

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.