Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

Duties

['We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their applications. As the Director, Data Sharing & Protection you will provide executive oversight responsible for ensuring IRS implements sound policies designed to protect taxpayer and employee privacy. The executive is the IRS expert on privacy protection and consolidates diverse inter-functional activities relating to that protection. The executive is responsible for establishing IRS strategic direction regarding privacy policy and promotes consistent implementation of privacy policies and legal requirements throughout the IRS. The executive is also responsible for overseeing the implementation of policies and procedures to manage and safeguard IRS information, partnering with Federal, state, and local governmental agencies to safely and responsibly share data to promote tax administration. The Director Data Sharing and Protection performs the following duties and responsibilities: Serves as the principal advisor to senior IRS leadership on privacy, data protection, safeguarding, and information-sharing matters and establishes enterprise-wide strategies, policies, governance frameworks, and performance measures supporting IRS mission objectives. Establishes and directs Servicewide privacy, data protection, and information governance strategies to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements while supporting modernization and digital transformation initiatives. Establishes enterprise strategy and governance for data sharing, safeguarding, and protection of Federal Tax Information, ensuring responsible information exchange among authorized governmental partners and compliance with applicable legal requirements. Examines legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting privacy, disclosure, safeguarding, and information protection; formulates IRS positions; and advises senior leadership on emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic implications. Directs enterprise engagement with Federal, state, local, tribal, and private-sector partners to advance governmental liaison, data-sharing, safeguarding, and information protection objectives. Collaborates with IRS Information Technology to support critical infrastructure improvements and enhance the protection of these systems from unauthorized access and exploitation. Ensures data exchange partners meet these same critical standards. Directs enterprise privacy risk management and incident response programs, including identification of systemic vulnerabilities, oversight of privacy controls, implementation of corrective actions, and executive leadership during significant privacy and data protection incidents. Provides executive leadership for integrating privacy, safeguarding, and information protection requirements into emerging technologies, digital services, enterprise systems, artificial intelligence initiatives, and modernization programs. Directs the Privacy and Civil Liberties Impact Assessment program and ensures privacy-by-design principles are incorporated into IRS business processes, systems, applications, and operational activities. Provides executive direction for Servicewide privacy awareness, workforce capability, and executive education programs to strengthen organizational accountability for protecting sensitive information. Directs the IRS Safeguards Program and related compliance activities to ensure external partners appropriately protect Federal Tax Information and effectively mitigate risks associated with unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or loss of sensitive information. Represents the IRS before Treasury, Congress, OMB, GAO, TIGTA, intergovernmental organizations, professional associations, and other external stakeholders on matters involving privacy, safeguarding, data sharing, and information protection. Provides executive leadership to a complex organization, builds coalitions, chairs governance bodies, and drives organizational performance to achieve strategic priorities and mission outcomes.']

Requirements

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 Director Data Sharing and Protection, 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; 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: Privacy Principles - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading enterprise-wide privacy, data protection, information governance, cybersecurity, risk management, or related programs in a large and complex public or private sector organization. Strategic Planning - Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic policies, governance frameworks, and operational programs that protect sensitive information, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable responsible data sharing across organizational boundaries. Influencing/Negotiating - Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional organizations and influencing senior executives, governmental entities, or external stakeholders to achieve mission outcomes involving data stewardship, information protection, privacy, security, compliance, or related areas. 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.

Other 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).