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For GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience requires meeting both A and B below:

A. Experience in writing, researching, analyzing data, or providing legal advice on insurance issues in at least ONE of the following four areas of focus:

1. Cyber insurance or cybersecurity for the insurance sector; OR
2. Climate-related financial risk in the insurance sector; OR
3. Macroprudential policy or regulation of the insurance sector; OR
4. Terrorism risk insurance.

AND
B. Experience in at least TWO of the following three activities:

1. Developing written analyses or summaries (such as memoranda, reports, briefs, or articles) regarding either:
-The economic, financial, legal, or policy issues associated with the U.S. insurance sector or
-International issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multi-national companies); OR
2. Analyzing research, information, or data related to the U.S. or international insurance sector; OR
3. Advising on or otherwise using laws and regulations relating to insurance, or financial services, such as State or Federal insurance or financial regulation or legislation.

1. Do you meet the specialized experience as stated in the vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. From the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement, please indicate in which area(s) of focus you have experience. (Select all that apply)

A. Cyber (including cyber insurance or cybersecurity for the insurance sector)

B. Climate-related financial risk in the insurance sector

C. Macroprudential policy or regulation of the insurance sector

D. Terrorism risk insurance.

E. None of the above.

3. Please identify in which position(s) on your resume, we can find your qualifying experience for the area(s) of focus. Please do not write "See resume or N/A" (limit 250 characters)

4. From the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement, please indicate in which activities you have experience. (Select all that apply)

A. Developing written analyses or summaries (such as memoranda, reports, briefs, or articles) regarding the economic, financial, legal, or policy issues associated with the U.S. insurance sector, or international issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multi-national companies)

B. Developing written policy documents associated with the U.S. insurance sector, or international issues related to insurance (such as work relating to international standards or agreements, or multi-national companies)

C. Analyzing research, information, or data related to the U.S. or international insurance sector

D. Advising on or otherwise using laws and regulations relating to insurance, or financial services, such as State or Federal insurance or financial regulation or legislation

E. None of the above.

5. Please identify in which position(s) on your resume, we can find your qualifying experience for the activities listed above. Please do not write "See resume" or "N/A" (limit 250 characters)

6. Please select the type of analysis you have been involved with related to the insurance or financial services sectors. Indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated, working experience and knowledge.

A. Experience advising on the development of policies, financial analysis, or legal analysis relating to the regulation and supervision of the insurance sector or other areas of financial services, whether through work done in the public sector or at a private institution.

B. Experience working with private market participants, academics, think-tanks, regulators, or government officials to develop policies, financial analysis, or legal analysis relating to the operations and activities of insurance companies, financial institutions, or financial markets.

C. Experience leading research or analysis relating to the domestic and international insurance sector, or other areas of financial services.

D. None of the above.

7. Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated, working experience and knowledge.

A. Conducting policy, financial, or legal analysis with respect to the impact of regulatory policy or legislation on the insurance sector, financial services sector, or financial markets.

B. Drafting written materials related to prudential regulatory, consumer protection, potential risks or areas affecting the domestic and global financial system, or analyzing issues for any area of financial services, such as issue papers, memoranda, reports, studies, articles, or responses to inquiries for senior officials.

C. Delivering briefings or analysis with respect to policy, financial, regulatory, or legal matters, on either domestic or international issues, to decision makers within a private or public organization.

D. Develop, monitor, or analyze the development of legislative, regulatory, legal, or international proposals affecting the insurance sector, the U.S. economy, or global financial markets.

E. None of the above.

8. Please indicate which of the following areas of the insurance or financial services sector or activities you have analyzed, researched, or advised on the in the financial, legal, regulatory, or policy area.

A. Issues related to cyber.

B. Issues related to climate-related financial risk.

C. Issues related to macroprudential policy or regulation.

D. Issues related to terrorism risk

E. Issues related to financial services or insurance sector regulation or supervision.

F. Issues relating to financial services firms, financial markets, financial services stakeholders, or other financial market participants, including insurance organizations.

G. Issues related to property & casualty insurance, reinsurance, autos, homeowners/renters, climate risk, natural disasters, or terrorism risk.

H. Issues related to life insurance, savings or investment products, retirement products or vehicles, financial security.

I. International issues affecting international financial services, U.S. financial markets, or the U.S. insurance market.

J. None of the above.

9. Select the statement in the following list that best describes your highest level of experience and ability in planning work assignments, establishing short and long-term priorities, and accomplishing objectives.

A. I have demonstrated experience leading all or portions of a project designed to provide solutions to new or existing needs.

B. I have demonstrated experience independently prioritizing work assignments.

C. I have demonstrated experience providing input to project plans.

D. I have demonstrated experience maintaining project plans for a work group project.

E. None of the above.

10. This position requires a high degree of collaboration with multi-disciplinary functions. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience with cross-functional groups.

A. I have worked on high priority projects and programs in which I have closely collaborated with multiple teams across an organization (for example, financial institutions or markets, international, public affairs, or other areas) to develop policies affecting the insurance sector, financial services, U.S. financial markets, or global financial issues.

B. I am accustomed to collaborating on projects with colleagues of different expertise.

C. I have participated in inter-office projects or issues within my own agency/company.

D. None of the above.

11. Please select the answer(s) that reflect your experience collaborating with management and externals stakeholders.

A. I have independently provided strategic direction, recommendations, analysis, or reporting support with little or no supervision.

B. I have coordinated with offices and other organizations outside my organization in the development of polices, proposals, or reports.

C. I have served as the liaison with external stakeholders, such as policy offices, financial institutions, regulators, trade organizations, government agencies, consulting or advisory services firms, law firms, or financial markets participants.

D. I have provided recommendations, analysis, and reporting to management with oversight and guidance from a supervisor.

E. None of the above.

12. From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied.

A. Coordinate with colleagues to address situations where frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events arise that cause major shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments.

B. Persuade and/or inspire others to adopt new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve operations.

C. Develop trusting, productive working relationships with subordinates, colleagues, and supervisors to achieve goals and objectives.

D. Work cooperatively with others as a team to achieve a project or program goal.

E. None of the above.

13. I have utilized the following communication skill(s) as a central or major part of my work independently and without supervision.

A. Communicated with a variety of individuals regarding substantive technical issues.

B. Explained technical or other complex information orally.

C. Provided oral advice or briefings.

D. None of the above.

14. Indicate which of the following represents your communication experience.

A. Prepared written materials or analysis, including briefings and memoranda for use in either the public or private sector, such as for the purpose of meetings, speeches, presentations, project development, policy or financial proposals, or testimony.

B. Drafted analysis or help prepare the analysis for remarks, presentation, or analysis to be delivered by senior officials or executives, or prepared responses to other inquiries.

C. Assisted in or managed the quality control of staff written work product (such as memoranda, reports, studies, or other documents) in either the public or private sector.

D. Briefed or advised senior officials in the public or private sector on progress and developments in policy areas.

E. None of the above.

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