Supervisory Licensing Examining Analyst

Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices,TFI - Office of Foreign Assets Control. As a Supervisory Licensing Examining Analyst, you will serve as expert technical authority for the Assistant and Associate Director on transactions involving IEEPA sanctions programs and implementation of licensing policy under statutes, executive orders, and OFAC regulations targeting certain countries, organizations and individuals under the authority of IEEPA and related statutes. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Supervisory Licensing Examining Analyst, you will: Develop and recommend to the Assistant Director (Licensing) (Assistant Director) and Associate Director for Program, Policy and Implementation (Associate Director) substantive policy and procedural standards concerning application of OFAC sanctions regulations to transactions involving blocked assets and humanitarian issues, serves as a regulatory liaison with the Policy Planning Division, and addresses OFAC policy issues as they pertain to the Licensing Division. Report directly to the Associate Director on policy matters pertaining to blocked assets,and provides policy guidance to personnel throughout OFAC with respect to its treatment of blocked assets. Oversee the final approval or disapproval of complex or sensitive license applications submitted under the regulations in areas of responsibility. Provide briefing on license applications involving novel or complex policy questions, which may include preparing briefing materials or decision memoranda for the Assistant and Associate Director, the Director (OFAC), and other senior officials. 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. A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. 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-15: You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes ALL of the following: - Applying administrative laws, procedures, regulations, or guidelines concerning sanctions programs and licensing actions. Examples of this could include applying sanctions regulations to commercial or financial transactions, blocked assets, or humanitarian issues. It could also include analyzing issues (including questions of law and fact), developing findings of fact, and developing conclusions by applying regulatory requirements to determine the appropriate response to inquiries concerning licensing actions involving policy-sensitive trade or financial issues.; AND - Evaluating current and proposed policies and programs to identify problems or areas that need improvement and recommending solutions or changes for improved operational effectiveness and efficiency.; AND - Directing the work of subordinate staff. This could include but is not limited to assigning work, developing performance standards, establishing priorities, reviewing work products, identifying deficiencies, mentoring staff, fostering professional development, providing technical guidance, or evaluating the performance of subordinate employees. 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 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 The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. 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. 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