Policy Advisor

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Policy Advisor position is located in the Office of Regulatory Policy at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the nation’s financial intelligence unit. The role supports efforts to safeguard the U.S. financial system by preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. The formal classification is Regulations Advisor. Duties are described at the GS-14 level; employees selected at a lower grade will receive training and the opportunity to learn the full range of duties. The Policy Advisor develops products analyzing and recommending regulatory policies and implementation actions; works with the Chief Counsel’s staff to ensure regulations align with the legal framework and receive legal clearance; writes and reviews Bank Secrecy Act regulations and regulatory guidance; and reviews staff products for regulatory coverage, objectives, audience, tone, clarity, and accuracy. The position requires commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the U.S. Constitution. The position is a non-sensitive, Moderate Risk Public Trust role requiring favorable adjudication of a Tier 2 investigation. It includes personnel vetting, Continuous Vetting enrollment, and enrollment in the FBI’s Rap Back service. Employees must meet applicable federal ethics, suitability, and other conditions of employment. Telework opportunities are available.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
For GS-14: Have one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-13, including analyzing statutes and regulations related to AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws; or reviewing, interpreting, or writing related regulations or guidance for an organization; and coordinating and implementing related programs, policies, and operations to protect the U.S. financial system.
For GS-13: Have one year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-12, including analyzing statutes and regulations related to AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws; or reviewing, interpreting, or writing related regulations or guidance for an organization.
Successfully complete a Tier 2 background investigation and meet the position’s Public Trust personnel-vetting requirements, including Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back enrollment.
Meet applicable federal ethics and suitability requirements; a review of financial or other interests may be conducted for potential conflicts of interest.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and submit to a drug test before appointment.
Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
Have salary paid by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer.
If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption.
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.
Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample and/or performance ratings during the evaluation process.

Responsibilities

Develop products that analyze and describe regulatory policy 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 consistently with the legal framework and to obtain legal clearance.
Write and review Bank Secrecy Act regulations and regulatory guidance in compliance with technical administrative requirements and procedures.
Review staff-prepared products to ensure they adequately address regulatory considerations, meet objectives, and suit the intended audience in tone, clarity, and accuracy.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
Flexible work schedules and alternate work schedules.
11 paid holidays.
Financial subsidies for employees who use public transportation to commute.
In-house training.
Fitness center reimbursement.
Telework opportunities.
Eligibility for performance awards.
Health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, with employee health insurance contributions paid pre-tax.
Retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.