Senior Analyst (Systems and Methods), federal employees only

This announcement is open to: Federal employees who reside in the Washington DC commuting area who are: permanent Federal competitive service employees, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or Federal employees in Excepted Service positions covered by an Interchange Agreement; and individuals eligible under CTAP/ICTAP; preference eligible veterans or veterans separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service (VEOA); and 30% Disabled Vets.

Job Announcement Number: FINCN/12-149896PPJ A

SALARY RANGE: $123,758.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: December 22, 2011 to January 08, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-15

POSITION INFORMATION: Full time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applicants who reside in the Washington DC commuting area who are: permanent Federal competitive service employees, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or Federal employees in Excepted Service positions covered by an Interchange Agreement; and individuals eligible under CTAP/ICTAP; preference eligible veterans or veterans separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service (VEOA); and 30% Disabled Vets.

JOB SUMMARY:
Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

The Analysis and Liaison Division is seeking a Senior Analyst (Systems and Methods) who reports directly to the Associate Director of the Analysis and Liaison Division. The Senior Analyst will manage ad hoc teams to plan, coordinate and guide the definition, development, and application of analytical methods to detect and prevent money laundering. The Senior Analyst will define business use cases, models, typologies, and statistical methods, utilizing FinCEN and other data sources to identify potential illicit activities and prioritize investigations from large volumes of data.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must apply on-line. See the How to Apply Section.
• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Drug testing is a condition of employment; subject to random drug screening
• You are required to participate in Direct Deposit for salary payment.

As a Senior Analyst (Systems and Methods) for the Analysis and Liaison Division, you will serve as a key advisor to the analytical business units. The Senior Analyst will understand the financial system, illicit activity, and other intelligence sources to define, and implement advanced analytical capabilities and products to support law enforcement and national security.

For example, the Senior Analyst is responsible for definition of analytical objectives and products related to FinCEN's proposed collection of cross border wire transfer data, estimated to generate between 300-500 million transactional reports annually.

The incumbent plays a lead role in the development and implementation of analytical solutions to complex illicit activity problems across multiple functional domains on high profile and or mission critical projects and evaluates alternative analytical approaches and determine the requirements for various initiatives, including the impacts on and sensitivities of the stakeholders, domestic and abroad.

Assesses the options for significantly increasing FinCEN's analytical capacity and the options for obtaining such enhancements, including the resources required. Evaluates and implements various complex performance definitions, sampling approaches and segmentation alternatives to optimize screening methods.

Develops appropriate processes and programs to ensure in-depth FinCEN research and analysis products which FinCEN's stakeholders integrate into their analysis and investigation missions.

Validates the effectiveness of analytical methods, models, and products in relation to FinCEN's mission and objectives.

Develops strategic plans for obtaining the analytical capabilities to support FinCEN's mission oriented and operational needs to include short and longer cost assessments of the materialsrequired, staff costs, expert advisors, and the cost of possible enhancements.

The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing a variety of materials that describe the analytics systems objectives and the short and possible long term ramifications. These materials are tailored to the subject and the audience and discuss sensitive matters.

As appropriate, the incumbent oversees staff in conducting related activities. In these instances, the incumbent must provide oversight and guidance to assigned staff.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and responses to the evaluation criteria/assessment questions that they meet the qualification requirements described below.

Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one-year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in developing analytical methodologies to identify illicit activity, such as terrorist financing, counter narcotics or counter proliferation, money laundering, fraud (e.g., mortgage, insurance, credit card, health care, other benefit programs), using large scale transactional data sources, as well as financial risk modeling, or other modeling and simulation techniques.

Time-in-grade Requirements: Applicants must have acquired 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to the next lower grade level no later than 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications Requirements: Applicants must meet all qualification requirements no later than 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application includes your:
1. Resume,
2. Responses to the online questions, and
3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.

2. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: responses to the assessment questions. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Although the process is self assessed, your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, your score will be changed to a rating commensurate to your described experience. Providing false information may be grounds for not selecting you or termination after appointment.

3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), CTAP and ICTAP Candidates will be considered Well Qualified if they earn a minimum score of 85 on their responses to the assessment questions.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
To preview questions please click here.

BENEFITS:
FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, a comprehensive leave program, 10 paid holidays, financial assistance to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, reimbursement for approved outside training, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, student loan repayment, and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, and the employees' health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System. The office is located in a modern commercial building with a health unit and a fitness center (employees pay fitness center fee). The Vienna office has free parking and shuttle service to and from the Dunn Loring Metro station. All employees are assigned individual state-of-the-art computers.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Security Clearance: This position has been designated national security Level IV, Special Sensitive. Applicants must possess a favorably adjudicated single scope background investigation, and have been awarded a Top Secret clearance or be willing to undergo a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), and the SSBI must be favorably adjudicated. In addition, this position requires the applicant to be eligible to obtain access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI). Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Although individuals may be appointed prior to completion or updating of a full personal history SSBI, and certification of SCI eligibility, continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the SSBI, and certification of SCI, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policy and procedures.

Personal Identity Verification Credential: In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), the selectee (s) must be eligible to receive a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. If selected, you must:

1. Present two forms of identification, of which at least one must be a valid Federal or State government issued picture ID. For a list of acceptable identification, visit uscis.gov/graphics/formfee/forms/files/i-9.pdf;

2. Receive a favorable background check which includes a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a National Security Check with inquiries (NACI) or equivalent background investigation; and

3. Maintain eligibility for PIV credential during your employment with the Department of the Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as described above.

Failure to comply with the PIV credential process and if unable to verify the applicant's identity, may result in the loss of consideration for employment.

Probationary Period(s): Employees who have not already completed one will need to successfully complete a one-year probationary period. Certain appointments may require the completion of an additional probationary period. Separate and apart from the general probationary period, individuals selected for supervisory positions will need to complete a one-year supervisory probation period, including appropriate supervisory training courses.

Statement of Employment and Financial Interest may be required.

Relocation Expenses: Will not be paid.

Selective Service Registration: If selected, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement if a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process.

All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (it not a job factor), membership, non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact FinCEN, Office of Outreach and Workplace Solutions on (703) 905-3990 or TDD (703) 905-3838.

Executive Branch employees are barred from receiving or considering political recommendations from members of Congress unless they pertain to the character or residence of the applicant.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Declaration of Federal Employment: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies occur.

Social Security Number: Your Social Security Numbers is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.

Buyout: If you previously left federal employment and received a separation incentive (buyout) and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.

Privacy Act: Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579.5 USC 552a). This information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3202 and 3361.

HOW TO APPLY:

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed under "Contact Information." Applicants MUST CONTACT US 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR to the Closing Date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
FinCEN provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status of a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership, non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact FinCEN, Office of Outreach and Workplace Solutions on (703) 905-3990 or TDD (703) 905-3838.

Step 1 - Create or Upload a Resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)

• We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. More resume tips here.
• You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.

Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application If this is your first time on Treasury's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button.

Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission
You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.

Step 5 - Submit Required Documents
You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload, fax, or e-mail. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit.

Document Upload:
You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways:
1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. Or
2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.

Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.

E-Mail: Send your documents by e-mail to CareerConnector@fincen.gov. We cannot accept ZIP file documents.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all questions listed in the announcement are answered and that all supplemental documents are received by the closing date. If required documents for a complete application package are illegible, then the applicant will be removed from consideration for this position.

NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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 receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment

• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your current grade and competitive civil service status in block #34. Indicate on your application your highest permanent grade held if this grade is different from your current grade. Please submit an additional SF-50 showing the highest grade level held.
• Performance Appraisal. Applicants are required to submit a copy of a current (or last) performance rating of record. If you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.

SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION
If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Penny Jackson
Phone: 703-905-3540, Fax: 703-905-5161, TDD: 703-905-3839

Agency Information:
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
P.O. Box 39
Attn: Human Resources
Vienna, VA 22183

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My USAJOBS" tab and clicking on "My Applications."
If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, send your updated information to CareerConnector@fincen.gov to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process.