Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

Securities and Exchange Commission•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Division of Enforcement is seeking an Attorney Advisor to serve as Senior Adviser in the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). The role provides high-level assistance to the CETU Unit Chief on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments designated as high priority by the Office of the Director or the Commission. It offers exposure to a broad range of important issues and a substantial role in advancing Division goals and priorities. The position is a temporary promotion not to exceed one year from the appointment date, with the possibility of an extension of up to one additional year. The appointment may be extended or ended at management’s discretion. The selectee must report to the listed duty station. A salary increase may apply during the temporary promotion, after which the employee will return to their original salary. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a J.D. or LL.B., and be an active member of a state, territorial, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico bar in good standing. The position requires specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level, including experience conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; providing interpretive advice on investigations of potential federal securities law violations; and applying federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
J.D. or LL.B. degree.
Active membership in good standing of the bar in any 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.
Specialized experience conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings.
Specialized experience providing interpretive advice on matters involving investigations of potential federal securities law violations.
Specialized experience applying federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.
Meet the applicable Selective Service registration or exemption requirement for males born after December 31, 1959.
Serve a two-year trial period (or one year for preference-eligible veterans) if the position is not the same or similar to the applicant’s current position of record.
Submit required application materials and supporting education documentation by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide the CETU Unit Chief with high-level assistance on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments prioritized by the Office of the Director or the Commission.
Provide analytical support for key decision-making and prepare written materials to advance CETU priorities.
Design and implement efforts to increase efficiency and productivity.
Participate in key policy projects, analyze legal issues, and prepare draft policy statements and speeches.
Develop and prepare responses to information requests from the Commission, other Commission divisions or offices, or Congress.
Represent the Enforcement Division at meetings or assist with meeting preparation.
Assist the CETU Unit Chief in tracking tips, complaints and referrals (TCRs), investigations, filings, and other Unit actions.