Deputy Assistant Secretary (International Monetary and Financial Policy)

Treasury Departmental Offices

$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or equivalent education/experience in relevant fields.
  • Strong background in international monetary and financial policy development and implementation.
  • Expertise in advising senior officials on economic matters and U.S. interests.
  • Experience leading policy analysis in international economic issues.
  • Proven ability in managing complex international economic organizations and engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead international monetary and financial policy initiatives aligned with U.S. priorities.
  • Advise senior leadership on monetary policy and economic diplomacy.
  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives affecting global financial markets.
  • Analyze complex international economic issues and propose policy recommendations.
  • Oversee Treasury's engagement with international governments and financial institutions.
  • Direct interagency coordination on monetary and financial policy matters.
  • Evaluate foreign exchange market activities and develop related policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to represent the U.S. at high-level international meetings and negotiations.
  • Potential for substantial impact on global financial stability and U.S. economic interests.
  • Access to a dynamic work environment within the U.S. Treasury Department.
  • Networking opportunities with senior government officials and international stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs on international monetary policy, global financial stability, and economic diplomacy. The executive leads strategic policy initiatives, represents Treasury in high-level international forums, and advances U.S. economic interests through engagement with foreign governments and international financial institutions.

Duties

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The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy performs the following duties:

  • Provides executive leadership for the Department's international monetary and financial policy initiatives, ensuring alignment with Treasury's strategic objectives and U.S. economic priorities.
  • Serves as the principal advisor to senior Department leadership on international monetary policy, exchange rate policy, global financial stability, and economic and financial diplomacy with industrialized nations.
  • Directs the development, evaluation, and implementation of policies, programs, and strategic initiatives affecting the international monetary system and global financial markets.
  • Leads the analysis of complex international economic and financial issues, including balance of payments, international capital flows, exchange rate developments, and global monetary policy, and develops policy recommendations to advance U.S. interests.
  • Oversees Treasury's engagement with foreign governments, international financial institutions, and multilateral organizations to promote U.S. economic and financial policy objectives.
  • Directs interagency coordination and the development of United States policy positions on international monetary and financial matters.
  • Oversees international monetary affairs and foreign exchange operations, including the evaluation of foreign exchange market activities and related policy recommendations.
  • Provides executive oversight of research, policy analysis, and strategic initiatives to ensure recommendations support Department priorities and long-term policy objectives.
  • Represents the Department of the Treasury in high-level meetings and negotiations with senior U.S. Government officials, foreign governments, international organizations, and other key stakeholders regarding international monetary and financial policy matters.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
  • Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.


Qualifications

EDUCATION: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Degree: A bachelor's degree in economics from an accredited college or university that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR
  • Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in economics, as described above, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus, together with appropriate experience or additional education.


RESUME: To meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within a resume not to exceed two pages. Submissions exceeding this limit may not be reviewed or may be disqualified. The resume must clearly reflect relevant experience, education, and accomplishments evidencing executive-level knowledge, skills, and abilities required for SES positions; failure to do so may result in non-consideration:

  • Directing organizational units and leading complex operations
  • Accountability for the success of major programs or initiatives
  • Monitoring organizational performance and adjusting goals as needed
  • Supervising staff and managing workforce performance
  • Exercising policy-making, policy-determining, and executive functions


Submission of a separate narrative statement addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is not required.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1 - Demonstrated experience leading the development, evaluation, and implementation of U.S. international monetary and financial policy. Experience advising senior government officials on international economic policy matters and advancing U.S. interests through engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Group of Seven (G7), the Group of Twenty (G20), and other multilateral economic and financial institutions.

TQ2 - Demonstrated experience conducting complex economic and financial policy analyses and developing recommendations affecting U.S. international economic interests. Experience evaluating multilateral economic and financial issues, advising senior officials, and supporting policy development involving the International Monetary Fund and other international financial institutions.

TQ3 - Demonstrated experience directing policy development and technical analysis involving international currency markets, foreign exchange operations, and sovereign debt policy. Experience representing the United States in interagency and international discussions and communicating complex economic and financial policy issues to senior government officials and international stakeholders.

TQ4 - Demonstrated experience leading organizations responsible for international economic or financial policy. Experience establishing strategic priorities, directing professional staff, managing organizational performance, leading organizational change, and fostering collaboration to achieve mission objectives in a complex governmental or international environment.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.

ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.

ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.

ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.

ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement.

Applicants must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) sufficient to demonstrate that they meet the positive education requirement. If qualifying through a combination of education and experience, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the Economist Series, 0110.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: An advanced degree in economics, international economics, finance, public policy, international affairs, or a closely related discipline is highly desirable. Demonstrated expertise in international monetary policy, global financial markets, macroeconomic policy analysis, foreign exchange operations, sovereign debt policy, and the development and implementation of U.S. international economic policy is preferred. Experience representing the United States in multilateral economic and financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Group of Seven (G7), and Group of Twenty (G20), and advising senior government officials on international economic and financial policy matters is highly desirable.

Additional information

Veterans' Preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the

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