Senior Policy Adviser

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: Providing legal advice through interpreting and applying the provisions of federal securities laws, such as the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and/or the Exchange Act. 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: Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps. Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and agency goals and objectives. Competency 4: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.

In this role as a Senior Policy Adviser, you will be responsible for: Providing expert legal analysis, advice, and opinions on regulatory policy issues requiring the direct attention of the Director and Division senior leadership. Attending meetings with agency senior management and serving as the primary liaison with the Chairman's Office, Commissioners, other SEC divisions and offices (including Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs), other federal agencies, state securities regulators, and similar organizations. Writing and overseeing the preparation of testimony and speeches for the Director and other senior officials appearing before Congressional committees, at educational programs, and at conferences. Leading and conducting independent studies and initiatives recommended by the Director, advising on highly complex policy issues from start to finish. Maintain a working knowledge of the Division's programs and engage directly in specific program areas when matters require the Office of the Director's attention.