Senior Adviser

Summary

The Division of Enforcement, Office of the Director is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Senior Adviser). As a Senior Adviser, you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the Senior Officer with high level assistance on priority matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of important issues and to play a substantial role in advancing the goals and priorities of the Division.

Duties

In this role as a Senior Adviser, you will be responsible for: Providing the Office of the Director with high level assistance on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments that have been given high priority by the Office of the Director or the Commission. Providing analytical support for key decision-making, and preparing written materials to advance Enforcement Division priorities. Assisting in the formulation and review of Division policies. Participating in the execution of key policy projects, analyzing legal issues, and preparing draft policy statements and speeches. Developing and preparing responses to requests for information from the Commission, other Divisions or Offices within the Commission, or Congress. Representing the Enforcement Division at various meetings, or providing assistance in preparing for such meetings.

Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-16 : Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:?????? 1. Conducting investigations and/or civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND 2. Providing interpretative advice on issues relating to investigations of violations of Federal securities laws; AND 3. Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Competency 4: Development and Use of Record - Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.