- Position Title
- Policy Advisor
- Agency
- Treasury, Departmental Offices
- Announcement Number
- 25-DO-89 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Monday, December 16, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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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.
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Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency covered by an OPM Interchange agreement that conveys noncompetitive eligibility?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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Are you eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following merit promotion categories?
- Current Federal civilian employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
- Current Excepted service employee covered by an Interchange Agreement
- Former Federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
- Current Federal employee serving on a VRA appointment
- Land Management Employee eligible under Public Law 114-47
- Other competitive category not listed above (you must submit proof of eligibility)
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Are you eligible to be appointed under the Military Spouse Noncompetitive Appointing Authority based on any of the following categories?
- You are the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces.
- You are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- You are the widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status, and you have not re-married.
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Are you a former federal employee that has been separated for at least one full year and is eligible to be non-competitively reinstated to a higher grade or full-performance level than which you left federal employment?(Note: you MUST provide: 1) a copy of your separation SF-50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2"); AND 2) the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.)
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Do you currently hold (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
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Are you eligible under any other miscellaneous appointing authority not listed thus far, such as (but not all inclusive to):
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated .
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information on Foreign overseas employment please review the following: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService or https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/family-member-employment/family-member-employment-in-the-d-c-area/non-competitive-eligibility-nce/#NCE5
- Postal Career Service Employee;
- Postal Rate Commission Employee;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee;
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee; or
- Foreign overseas employee or eligible family member of former overseas employee
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated .
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information on Foreign overseas employment please review the following: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#NontemporaryForeignService or https://www.state.gov/global-community-liaison-office/family-member-employment/family-member-employment-in-the-d-c-area/non-competitive-eligibility-nce/#NCE5
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Are you eligible for consideration as a Peace Corps, VISTA, or Action volunteer? If you select this option, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility by submitting proof of employment from the appropriate agency with your completed application.
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Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
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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)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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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.
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Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply.)
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I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Specialized experience for the GS-13: 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-12 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience for this position includes all of the following:
- Assist in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance; AND
- Analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities; AND
- Assist in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding the application of current and proposed laws, regulations, and supervisory policy regarding financial institutions and financial intermediation activities (e.g., federal and state financial laws, rules and policies issued by the federal banking, market, or consumer regulators).
- Assist in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance; AND
- Analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities; AND
- Assist in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding the application of current and proposed laws, regulations, and supervisory policy regarding financial institutions and financial intermediation activities (e.g., federal and state financial laws, rules and policies issued by the federal banking, market, or consumer regulators).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in assisting in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance?
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Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no).
(limit 750 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities?
4.
Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no).
(limit 750 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in assisting in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding the application of current and proposed laws, regulations, and supervisory policy regarding financial institutions and financial intermediation activities (e.g., federal and state financial laws, rules and policies issued by the federal banking, market, or consumer regulators)?
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Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no).
(limit 750 characters)
Specialized experience for the GS-12: 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-11 level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience for this position includes all of the following:
- Assisting in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance; AND
- Analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities.
- Assisting in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance; AND
- Analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in assisting in developing written analyses or memoranda for decision making regarding financial institutions (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, credit unions, nonbank lenders, investment advisors and companies, financial technology companies, financial exchanges), the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities and their implications upon safety and soundness, resolvability, risk levels, industry competition, financial innovation, and/or financial performance?
8.
Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no).
(limit 750 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level analyzing and presenting economic and financial information and data (e.g., financial statement analysis, prudential regulatory requirements, market, and credit risk performance metrics) related to financial institutions, the financial services sector, and financial intermediation activities?
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Make sure experience is clearly documented in your resume. Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience so it may be found to ensure you receive proper credit (add N/A if you answered no).
(limit 750 characters)
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Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated, working experience.
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Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated, working experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience providing relevant information to senior officials on the development of policies that would directly affect the safety and soundness, financial innovations and use of financial technologies, and/or resolution regimes of a broad set of financial institution?
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Please select the types of policy analysis you have been involved with related to regulatory policies affecting financial institutions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you have experience researching information on policies that would directly affect the safety and soundness, financial innovations, and use of financial technologies, and/or resolution regimes of a broad set of financial institutions?
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Please indicate all of the following financial institution sectors or activities you have analyzed in the legislative or regulatory policy arena.
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Please identify which specific financial institution regulations and laws you have experience in analyzing: (Select all that apply)
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Select the data analysis techniques you are proficient in using to analyze, manipulate and present complex financial data or information.
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Please select the answer(s) that reflect your experience collaborating with management and external stakeholders.