Communications Specialist

Securities and Exchange Commission • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Division of Enforcement, Office of the Director is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Communications Specialist). The Communications Specialist provides high-level assistance to the Senior Officer on priority matters and works on a broad range of important issues to advance the Division’s goals and priorities. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed one year from the appointment date. It may be extended or ended earlier at management’s discretion, and applicants should be available for a possible extension. The selectee must report to the listed duty station(s).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar in a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level, including conducting investigations and/or civil cases or administrative proceedings; providing interpretative advice on issues relating to investigations of Federal securities-law violations; and applying knowledge of Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and submit required application materials.
• The selectee must serve a two-year trial period (one year for preference-eligible veterans) if the position is not the same or similar to their current position of record.
• Must report to the listed duty station(s).

Responsibilities

• Draft speeches, talking points, and other public statements for the Director and Deputy Director.
• Serve as the Division’s liaison to the SEC Office of Public Affairs (OPA), coordinating press communications; review and edit Enforcement action press releases and work with Enforcement staff and OPA on their issuance; prepare responses to press inquiries; prepare and staff the Director and Deputy Director for press interactions; and manage the Division’s social media presence.
• Update and disseminate general messaging documents, such as talking points, Division-wide.
• Serve as the Division’s liaison to the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) to increase direct engagement with investors and coordinate outreach with Regional Office counterparts.
• Coordinate the approval process and logistics for the Director’s and Deputy Director’s speaking engagements.
• Provide the Office of the Director with high-level assistance on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments prioritized by that Office or the Commission, as needed.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree