Summary
The mission of TIGTA's Office of Investigations is to protect the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from internal and external threats and corruption that could negatively impact the IRS' administration of tax laws. We detect and deter waste, fraud and abuse in IRS programs and operations and protect the IRS against internal misconduct, corruption and external attempts to corrupt or threaten employees. We provide independent oversight to Treasury on IRS activities & IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
Duties
This position is located at the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Office of Investigation (OI) - Region 3, Cybercrimes Investigations Division, Cyber Analysis Branch. As a Cybersecurity Investigations Analyst, you will: Serve as a cybersecurity information technology specialist investigating unusual problems, questions, or conditions that impact major Information Technology systems across organizational, geographic, or programmatic lines. Conduct information assurance evaluations of computer systems and logs, information technology methods, controls and strategies, or policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and make recommendations to top level cyber security management on cyber security and investigative matters related to IRS Programs and systems. Participate in the development of new Information Technology Programs or emerging technologies, providing insight or recommendations to protect systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, and modification of taxpayer data. Prepare briefing documents and presents findings of vulnerabilities to TIGTA, IRS, and Treasury cybersecurity executives, IT personnel, and non-IT personnel and recommends changes to policy, procedures, and requirements for IT Security systems Treasury Wide. Promote awareness and alerts of cyber security issues among OI management and ensures sound security principles are reflected in the development of IRS applications and networks.
Requirements
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 résumé. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The USA Hire Assessment 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. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration.