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The Chief Privacy Officer preserves and enhances public confidence by advocating for the proper protection, retention and disclosure of taxpayer information; promoting sound Internal Revenue Service (IRS) policies to protect taxpayer and employee privacy and personal and sensitive information, provides executive leadership over the Privacy organization and establishes IRS strategic direction regarding compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Internal Revenue Code section 6103, the Federal Records Act, public access to IRS records, privacy, and safeguarding federal tax information in the hands of certain third parties.
The Chief Privacy Officer performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provides executive leadership and direction over the information protection and data security program ensuring that taxpayer and employee privacy and personal and sensitive information is secure and protected. Serves as the principal advisor and consultant to senior management on matters related to taxpayer and employee privacy, records management and safeguarding data. Provides executive leadership for consistent implementation of policies on privacy and the administration of FOIA. Provides guidance and direction in carrying out the privacy and disclosure policies to all IRS functional areas. Ensures the Privacy & Civil Liberties Impact Assessment process is effective within IRS and meets standards and goals set forth government wide. Provides guidance and direction in carrying out IRS privacy policies to all functional areas.
• Establishes an appropriate and timely IRS disclosure, privacy, records, data-sharing and safeguarding strategy for the full range of IRS activities, including information systems, with special emphasis on modernization and future state initiatives. Establishes an Incident/Data Loss Response Plan focused on responding to data breach, data loss, or identity theft incidents through an evaluation of risk and measured response. Assesses and serves as the incident coordinator to support plans and mitigate organizational and taxpayer risks from potential data breaches or unauthorized disclosures.
• Keeps abreast of new information technology, information systems, and data flows and their impact on privacy and information protection to ensure IRS is aware of emerging security risks and implements strategies and policies to ensure privacy protection.
• Collaborates with other public-sector agencies and private industry to share knowledge, data and information to enhance IRS ability to prevent identity theft and tax refund fraud and to identify challenges and develop a more comprehensive response. Establishes effective working relationships and communication with executive members of each business unit to understand operational priorities and initiatives, identify strategic and tactical disclosure, privacy and records management issues, and provide effective advice and education on privacy, disclosure and records matters.
• Conducts an IRS-wide risk assessment to identify sensitive personal information vulnerabilities. Detects and documents the universe of threats and risks to build a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk portfolio and determine effective mitigation strategies. Establishes an internal/external data sharing governance process emphasizing the importance of addressing identity theft and tax refund fraud, assigning roles and responsibilities in accordance with a risk management strategy.
• Incorporates privacy protections, transparency and records management in IRS's Strategic Planning process by identifying Servicewide objectives, goals, and measures of success and estimating related privacy and records costs. Incorporates privacy principles by ensuring business requirements also reflect disclosure, privacy and sound record management practices and policies of the agency.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.
• Complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.
• Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
• Disclose Political Appointments.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Chief Privacy Officer, you must meet the following requirements:
RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume- NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including:

• Directing the work of an organizational unit;
• Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects;
• Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals;
• Supervising the work of other managers; or
• Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligiblity, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): By statute, OPM prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The ECQs were designed to evaluate executive experience and not technical expertise. The following ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial appointment to the SES. Your two-page resume should show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications.
1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, the commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government; Commitment to the Rule of Law; Civic-Mindedness.
2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility; Managing Resources; Leveraging Technology.
3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill; Problem Solving; Agility and Resilience.
4. Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability; Developing Others; Executive Judgement.
5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset; Innovation; Strategic Thinking.
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, and Public Service Motivation.
Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the OPM SES Website: OPM Guide to SES Qualifications.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs, candidates must address Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MTQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the MTQs below:

1. Disclosure Regulations and Knowledge - Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations governing privacy, records management, transparency and data exchange.
2. Records Regulations and Knowledge - Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations governing sound records management practices and techniques throughout the life cycle of all IRS records. Experience in implementing records management policies and programs including records retention schedules, series and indices.
3. Privacy Regulations and Knowledge - Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations governing privacy and trends in privacy, technology and impact on privacy and access issues including victim notification, interaction with other IRS operations on data loss incidents/loss prevention and collaboration with cybersecurity on safeguarding PII.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only the required 2-page resume will be considered.
To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information

• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST of the closing date.
• If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
• Salary for Senior Executive Service jobs vary depending on qualifications.
• Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
• The employment of any candidate selected for this position, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

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