Lead Information Technology Analysts work with a high degree of independence to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the project or team leader for Section, Division, Board, or System initiatives. Serve as Board liaisons or representatives in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies, international authorities, and/or standard-setting bodies. Provide guidance and mentorship to new or junior staff, and act as subject matter experts to contribute to and advise on analyses and discussions across the Board of Governors. Information Technology Project Leaders prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Act as a recognized domain expert within the Division.
Duties and Responsibilities
Information Technology Project Leaders perform the following responsibilities independently:
Lead and perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Serve as Board liaisons or representatives in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies/international authorities/standard-setting bodies
Serve as project or team lead for Section, Division, Board, or System initiatives
Act as subject matter expert to project and program management in the Federal Reserve System and, on an as needed basis, for designated Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) under the Dodd-Frank Act, and in the Divisions/Sections areas of responsibility
Conduct complex analyses, studies, and examinations of Reserve Bank, National IT, and Business line IT operations and plans, including sensitive strategic long-term initiatives and risk-management policy and information system control issues
Provide oversight to Reserve Banks for the management processes governing information systems planning and operations, cyber security and resiliency controls
Communicates with business units in a consultative/collaborative role to ensure a positive business relationship
Provide guidance and mentorship to new or junior staff
Contribute to and advise on discussions and analyses across the Section/ Division
Information Technology Project Leaders at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
Data Analysis ◦ Lead production of charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data ◦ Review information security data, to include cyber data pertaining to IT operations, identify relevant issues and trends, and draw conclusions in support of Division/ Section's area of responsibility ◦ Identify data that can be used to analyze policy ◦ Develop processes and procedures to help the section in the analysis of data ◦ Examination ◦ Lead examinations and reviews of Reserve Bank IT enterprise operations, and on an as needed basis, for designated Financial Market Infrastructures under the Dodd-Frank Act ◦ Implement management processes to govern oversight policies and programs ◦ May develop or assist with the development of examination or assessment processes and procedures.
Policy ◦ Assess and provide recommendations on the design/development of new Federal Reserve System IT/IS policy. ◦ Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance ◦ Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis ◦ Support Project Leads on special studies/ projects related to policy development
Risk Management ◦ Identify and analyze emerging risks in the Federal Reserve System IT environment ◦ Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of Federal Reserve System and designated information technology infrastructures ◦ Assess the level of risk and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in all situations
Highly desired, 15 years direct cybersecurity experience for a large financial institution or Federal Agency or a bachelor's degree in information technology (IT), computer science, cybersecurity, and 8 years related experience or a master's degree in a related field and 8 years of related experience.
Remarks:
Assesses and develop policy needs to govern cyber security activities and the rigorous application of cyber security / information assurance policies, principles, and practices. Interprets and applies applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrates into policy.
Develops and maintains cooperative relationships and programs with other Federal agencies, state, and local governments, foreign central Banks and government entities, and industry and financial sector officials to provide advice and recommendations concerning cyber and resilience issues of major national/financial/economic significance. .
Develops strategies, policies, and guidance to address challenging and complex cyber issues including facilitating recommendations and decisions that influence the Federal Reserve System and Federal security policies, strategies, and programs.
Works with the Section to identify and report on new and emerging threats to the Federal Reserve System including those that could impact the financial sector and the national security of the United States.
Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: cybersecurity operations, incident handling, incident management, incident response, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, vulnerability management, security engineering, cloud technologies and security, automation and programming, project management, and / or relevant emerging technologies.
Experience analyzing threat intelligence from a variety of sources to understand the nature of a threat, ability to provide threat assessments, assess technical vulnerabilities, and recommend cybersecurity technologies or architecture approaches for risk mitigation.
Familiarity with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and advanced critical thinking skills to independently direct, analyze, and implement solutions for all the various complex problems that arise in the administrative and operations area.
Expert in technical writing and communications skills with the ability to construct clear and concise written work tailored to intended audience(s) with varying levels of technical expertise.
Excellent communications skills including the ability to generate and deliver focused briefings on complex topics to senior leaders Possess skills in negotiation and persuasion in performing duties and influencing support for change.
Holds an active TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION security clearance.
Holds a current nationally recognized certification in cybersecurity such as a CISSP, CISM, CCSM, etc.
This position is in Washington DC and will require onsite presence at least six days in a month and as business needs require.
