Policy Advisor

Summary

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

Duties

The formal classification for this position is Regulations Advisor. This position is located in our Office of Regulatory Policy. As a/an Policy Advisor, you will: Perform the following 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 products that analyze, describe, and recommend policies and actions for implementation of the regulatory policy program. Consult with staff of the Chief Counsel for FinCEN to ensure regulations are developed consistent with the legal framework and to obtain legal clearance. Write and review Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations and regulatory guidance in compliance with technical administrative requirements and procedures. Review products prepared by staff to ensure they adequately address regulatory considerations, meet objectives, and are appropriate for the intended audience with respect to; tone, clarity and accuracy. 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.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 résumé. 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: - Analyzing statutes and regulations related to anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), financial crimes, or similar laws; OR - Reviewing, interpreting, or writing regulations or regulatory guidance related to AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws for an organization; AND - Coordinating and implementing various programs, policies and operations related to AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws to protect the U.S. financial system. 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: - Analyzing statutes and regulations related to anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), financial crimes, or similar laws; OR - Reviewing, interpreting, or writing regulations or regulatory guidance related to AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws for an organization.