Illicit Finance Policy Advisor

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes. The Illicit Finance Policy Advisor is responsible for Treasury’s anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) programs, sanctions efforts, and other national security issues, including anti-kleptocracy, counter-proliferation financing, and counter-insurgency financing initiatives. The role is offered at the GS-13 and GS-14 levels; employees selected at a lower grade level may receive training and opportunities to take on the full range of duties.

The position develops and leads implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using Treasury tools and authorities. It works with U.S. interagency partners, foreign government officials, the private sector, and civil society and nonprofit organizations to implement counter-illicit-finance strategies. The advisor prepares policy papers, briefings, reports, public remarks, and testimony for senior Treasury officials; drafts and coordinates reports required by Congress and international initiatives; and reviews legislative and policy proposals. The role also develops strategies to implement laws and policies and engages private-sector and foreign-government counterparts in support of senior officials, sometimes serving as Treasury’s sole representative or as head of a U.S. delegation.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and successfully complete required suitability and security processes, including a background investigation and continuous vetting. The position also entails federal ethics requirements and other standard federal employment conditions. A recruitment incentive may be offered; relocation expenses will not be paid. Telework and flexible work schedules are available.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• For GS-14: one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-13, including monitoring illicit activity and financial developments such as AML/CFT; independently creating policies or strategies addressing illicit financial threats to the U.S.; communicating research and analysis and making policy recommendations to senior decision makers; and engaging with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues.
• For GS-13: one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-12, including monitoring illicit financial activities such as AML/CFT; creating policies or strategies addressing illicit financial threats to the U.S. with some supervisory input or oversight; communicating research and analysis; and engaging with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues.
• Specialized experience may be gained in public, private, or volunteer service; part-time experience is prorated.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and applicable personnel vetting.
• Comply with federal ethics laws and complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Use direct deposit or electronic funds transfer for salary payments.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• 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 thereafter if required.
• Undergo income tax verification if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using Treasury tools and authorities.
• Implement counter-illicit-finance strategies with U.S. interagency partners, foreign government officials, private-sector organizations, and civil society or nonprofit partners.
• Draft policy papers, briefing materials, reports, public remarks, and testimony for senior Treasury officials.
• Draft and coordinate congressionally mandated reports and reports for international initiatives supporting AML/CFT policy objectives.
• Review and analyze relevant legislative or policy initiatives.
• Develop strategies to implement laws and policies.
• Engage private-sector and foreign-government counterparts in support of senior Treasury officials, as Treasury’s sole representative, or as head of a U.S. delegation.

Benefits

• 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 retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards; a recruitment incentive may be offered.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Telework opportunities and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed