Policy Advisor

Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence - Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes. As a Policy Advisor, you will develop and lead implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using the full range of Treasury tools and authorities. Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Develop and lead implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using the full range of Treasury tools and authorities. Implement counter illicit finance strategies with external stakeholders, including USG interagency partners, foreign government officials, private sector, and civil society/non-profit organization partners. Draft high-quality policy papers, briefing materials, reports, public remarks, and/or testimony for senior Treasury officials. Represent Treasury in U.S. interagency meetings including National Security Council (NSC) meetings. Work with the U.S. interagency, including agencies such as the State Department, Justice Department, Defense Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, and U.S. Intelligence Community. Participate in regional and international bodies relating to AML/CFT, sometimes as the head of U.S. Delegation, head of Treasury delegation, or as TFI's sole representative. Requirements Conditions of employment Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the federal service are subject to a probationary period if hired under a competitive service appointment, or a trial period if hired under an excepted service appointment. These periods are designed to evaluate an employee's performance, conduct, and alignment with agency mission and values. These periods are no longer passive transitions to permanent status but serve as formal extensions of the hiring process, requiring affirmative Supervisory certification action. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a 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. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on, if required. Undergo an income tax verification, if required. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes ALL of the following: -Monitoring developments on illicit activities such as anti-money laundering/counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and financial issues; AND - Independently creating policies or strategies on illicit financial threats to the U.S; AND - Communicating results of research and analysis and making policy recommendations to senior decision makers; AND - Engaging with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes demonstrated experience in ALL of the following: - Monitoring developments in illicit activities such as anti-money laundering/counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and financial issues; AND - Participating in the creation of policies or strategies on illicit financial threats to the U.S; AND - Communicating results of research and analysis; AND - Engaging with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the following "well qualified" definition listed below and any education requirement to receive special selection priority. GS-14 Well Qualified Statement: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must have documented the capacity to perform a full range of research and analysis to strategize and implement policies, this includes experience in all of the following areas: Reviewing and analyzing relevant authorities related to anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and developing strategies to implement policies to combat illicit finance through regulations, sub-regulatory guidance, or other initiatives; AND Researching domestic and foreign AML/CFT legislation, regulations, or international standards to identify improvements in an institution or country's processes or procedures; AND Assessing terrorist financing, money laundering, sanctions evasion, proliferation financing, and other financial crime trends; AND Representing an organization in meetings; AND Developing and leading implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats. GS-13 Well Qualified Statement: To be found well qualified at this grade level, the applicant must have documented the capacity to perform a full range of research and analysis to strategize and implement policies, this includes experience in all of the following areas: Assisting with analyzing relevant authorities related to anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) and developing strategies to implement policies to combat illicit finance through regulations, sub-regulatory guidance, or other initiatives; AND Researching domestic and foreign AML/CFT legislation, regulation, or international standards to identify improvements in an institution or country's processes or procedures; AND Assessing terrorist financing, money laundering, sanctions evasion, proliferation financing, and other financial crime trends; AND Experience drafting policy papers, briefing materials, reports, public remarks, and/or testimony for senior officials. Additional information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. A recruitment incentive may be offered. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We may offer opportunities for telework. We may offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. 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. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Center - Benefits Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.