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Information Technology Professional

Last Updated: May 16, 2024
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Information Technology is Central to Everything We Do at the FDIC:
The Chief Information Officer Organization
Join the FDIC Team

We are looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and management.

Why Join the FDIC?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system. To accomplish this mission, the FDIC insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and manages receiverships.

As a team member in the Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), you will play an important role supporting the FDIC’s mission of maintaining stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. The CIOO is committed to providing a robust, resilient, and secure information technology (IT) infrastructure that promotes efficient operations and improves the effectiveness of FDIC engagement with regulated institutions. The CIOO embarked on a multi-year IT Modernization Plan to make improvements to its legacy infrastructure, processes, and applications that rely on aging technologies. This consists of a multi-faceted approach that involves modernizing legacy applications using cloud solutions, migrating applications to the cloud, adopting modern tools to automate development and operational processes, and ensuring that the FDIC’s IT workforce has the skills and competencies needed to successfully operate in a modern IT environment.

The FDIC offers employees highly competitive compensation, a generous benefits program, extensive career development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment. Visit the Employee Benefits page for additional information.

Carrers That Count

  • The Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO) provides leadership, vision, definition and oversight of the FDIC’s IT program and operations, including information systems, information security and privacy programs, data/information management and governance. The CIOO partners with business leaders throughout the agency to formulate the FDIC’s IT strategic vision that supports enterprise goals, strategies, and current and long-term business priorities.
  • The Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO), which is a component of the CIOO, provides leadership, vision, definition and oversight of the FDIC’s information security, cybersecurity and privacy programs.
  • The Chief Data Officer Staff (CDOS) leads the design, integration, and institutionalization of the FDIC’s Enterprise Data Strategy. This includes architecting, designing, and developing the Target Data Ecosystem within the FDIC Enterprise.
  • The Deputy CIO, Technology (DCIO-T) develops, implements, and conducts ongoing improvements to FDIC information management and technology program. This includes IT strategic planning, modernization, architecture, design, digital workplace strategy, data and information management, application development, and IT operations with the overarching integration of cybersecurity and privacy (DevSecOps).
  • The Deputy CIO, Management (DCIO-M) advises the Chief Information Officer and other senior executives on all substantive matters pertaining to the development, implementation and ongoing improvements to the CIOO’s administrative management and business activities. This includes the management of acquisition strategy, finance, human resources, and risk, audit and internal controls.

What will you do?

IT Specialist (Customer Support) serves as a Field or Headquarters IT Specialist to manage and execute customer service-related support activities.

IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) conducts assessments of controls, threats and vulnerabilities, and develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures.

Computer Scientist (Cybersecurity) serves as technical lead for the development of multiple medium to high complexity large scale IT Software Projects to support customer needs.

Senior Management Analyst coordinates and leads the development of procurement plans and independent government cost estimates, market analyses, and market research activities for new requirements and contract solicitations.

IT Specialist (Data Management) supports a large, dynamic, 24-hour x 7-day database operations environment (on premise and in the cloud) and strengthens database administration capabilities through automation, engineering and administration practices in support of the FDIC’s mission.

IT Program Manager manages programs and products that align business, data, and technology components to customer needs and IT strategy. The Program Manager leads and coordinates the development, delivery, operations, and maintenance of related application solutions within a defined program or product line.

Agile Coach guides the product owner with the definition of the work (epics, features, user stories, etc.) and oversees/advises/consults on the backlog of work for the agile program.

Senior Financial Analyst formulates and recommends overall financial management policies for the CIOO and provides professional leadership and advice to CIOO officials and personnel regarding all financial management matters.

CIOO Core IT Specialist Competency Requirements

  • Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
  • Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
  • Oral and Written Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

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