Policy Advisor - Federal Insurance Office

Summary This position is located in the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) at Departmental Offices, Domestic Finance - Financial Institutions. As a FIO Policy Advisor, your position will involve research, writing, and analysis related to legislative and policy proposals for a wide range of proposals impacting the financial system, which may include financial markets and financial institutions, with a focus on insurance. Learn more about this agency Duties **IMPORTANT PLEASE READ** This announcement contains a two-phase process. Upon completion of Phase 1, you must click on the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment. The next phase it will take one hour, at a minimum, to complete. 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. Monitor developments in the financial markets, financial institutions, financial stability, and related legislative, regulatory and policy developments; Conduct research on a wide range of issues related to Domestic Finance, including financial research, legal research, regulatory and policy developments; Summarize findings and research in written products of various types, including tables, charts, short summaries, as well as longer memos, presentations and reports; Assist in maintaining contacts with other Federal or State agencies or outside parties in connection with the development and implementation of policy proposals. Requirements Conditions of employment Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. 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. 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. GS-14 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 experience with at least TWO of the following: A. Primary author of written analyses or summaries (such as memoranda, reports, briefs, articles, presentations, or charts) regarding either: (1) The economic, financial, legal, or policy issues associated with the U.S. insurance sector; or (2) International issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multi-national companies); OR B. Research, analyze, and synthesize information or data related to the U.S. or international insurance sector; OR C. Providing advice on or otherwise performing analysis using state or federal laws, regulations, or legislation relating to insurance services. GS-13 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 includes experience with at least TWO of the following: A. develop written analyses or summaries (such as memoranda, reports, briefs, articles, presentations or charts) regarding either: (1) The economic, financial, legal, or policy issues associated with the U.S. insurance sector, or (2) International issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multi-national companies); OR B. Research and summarize information or data related to the U.S. or international insurance sector; OR C. Providing advice on or otherwise performing analysis using state or federal laws, regulations, or legislation relating to insurance services. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes experience with at least TWO of the following: A. Assisting in the preparation of written analyses or summaries (such as memoranda, reports, briefs, articles, presentations, or charts) regarding: (1) The economic, financial, legal, or policy issues associated with the U.S. insurance sector; or (2) International issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multinational companies); OR B. Assisting with research and compiling or organizing information or data related to the U.S. or international insurance sector; OR C. Supporting analysis or contributing to work involving state or federal laws, regulations, or legislation relating to insurance services. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. 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. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework per agency policy. We 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 Expand Hide  additional information 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.