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Position Title: Senior Policy Advisor
Agency: Treasury, Departmental Offices
Announcement Number: 24-DO-913-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, September 20, 2024 to Friday, October 11, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

3. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

4. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
(limit 250 characters)

Specialized experience for the GS-14: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience for this position includes all of the following:

Experience as a team lead, senior analyst or similar supervisory role in:
- Conducting research and working with stakeholders on issues involving economics, finance, international affairs, law, national security, public policy, or science and technology; OR
- Evaluating a range of international financial, investment, or national security policy issues; AND
- Conducting specialized analyses of international investment to identify economic, national security or other risks; AND
- Communicating results of research and analysis and making policy recommendations to senior decision makers.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet the Specialized Experience as described in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 level?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience providing authoritative advice, analytical support, and recommendations on key mission-critical policy issues, particularly in relation to open investment functions.

A. I have limited or no experience providing policy advice or support related to open investment functions.

B. I have been formally trained in policy analysis but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to providing policy advice in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in an advisory role providing policy analysis and recommendations on open investment functions to senior officials.

3. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience conducting in-depth analysis and providing recommendations on national security risks posed by transactions.

A. I have limited or no experience in national security risk analysis.

B. I have been formally trained in national security risk analysis but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to conducting national security risk analysis in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in a professional role conducting in-depth analysis and providing recommendations on national security risks related to open investment functions.

4. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions in a sensitive and complex policy environment.

A. I have limited or no experience coordinating interagency processes or analyzing transactions.

B. I have been formally trained in interagency coordination but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in a professional role coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions related to open investment functions.

5. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience providing analytical support and recommendations on policy issues related to open investment functions.

A. I have limited or no experience providing policy analysis related to open investment functions.

B. I have been formally trained in policy analysis but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had some professional experience providing policy analysis and recommendations on open investment functions.

D. I have substantial professional experience providing policy analysis and recommendations on and open investment functions.

6. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions.

A. I have limited or no experience coordinating interagency processes or analyzing transactions.

B. I have been formally trained in these areas but have no professional experience.

C. I have had some professional experience coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions in a professional setting.

D. I have significant professional experience coordinating interagency processes and analyzing transactions.

7. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience supporting open investment policies and communicating these policies to relevant stakeholders.

A. I have limited or no experience in supporting or communicating open investment policies.

B. I have been formally trained in open investment policy support but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to supporting and communicating open investment policies in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in a professional role supporting and communicating open investment policies to foreign governments, investors, and other stakeholders.

8. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience conducting comprehensive national security risk assessments and providing strategic recommendations.

A. I have limited or no experience in national security risk assessment.

B. I have experience in national security risk assessment but have not provided strategic recommendations.

C. I have significant experience conducting national security risk assessments and providing recommendations, but not in a senior role.

D. I have extensive experience in a senior role conducting comprehensive national security risk assessments and providing strategic recommendations.

9. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience leading policy initiatives and projects related to open investment functions.

A. I have limited or no experience leading policy initiatives.

B. I have experience contributing to but not leading policy initiatives.

C. I have significant experience leading smaller-scale policy initiatives.

D. I have extensive experience leading large-scale, complex policy initiatives and projects related to open investment functions.

10. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience with advanced data analysis, understanding regulatory frameworks, and applying technical expertise to policy issues related to open investment functions.

A. I have limited or no experience with advanced data analysis or understanding regulatory frameworks.

B. I have been formally trained in data analysis and regulatory frameworks but have limited professional experience applying this knowledge to policy issues.

C. I have significant experience conducting data analysis and understanding regulatory frameworks, with some experience applying this expertise to policy issues in a professional setting.

D. I have extensive experience conducting advanced data analysis, a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks, and have applied this technical expertise to complex policy issues related to open investment functions in a senior advisory role.

11. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience drafting memoranda to senior officials, presenting complex policy issues, and recommending courses of action.

A. I have limited or no experience drafting memoranda or briefing senior officials on complex policy issues.

B. I have been formally trained in drafting policy documents but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to drafting memoranda and briefing senior officials in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in a professional role drafting memoranda and briefing senior officials on complex policy issues related to open investment functions.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

12. Do you have experience drafting risk reporting and analysis, and developing policy recommendations for presentation to senior audiences?

A. Yes

B. No

13. Select the choice that best describes your highest level of experience engaging with various stakeholders, including counterparts at other agencies and parties to transactions, to facilitate consensus and ensure timely progression of cases.

A. I have limited or no experience engaging with stakeholders in this context.

B. I have been formally trained in stakeholder engagement but have no professional experience in this area.

C. I have had formal training and some limited exposure to engaging with stakeholders in a professional setting.

D. I have experience in a professional role actively engaging with stakeholders to facilitate consensus and ensure timely progression of cases related to open investment functions.

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