SummaryThis position is to serve as a Deputy Director in the Office of Investment Security ("OIS"), within the Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury. OIS fulfills Treasury's responsibilities as chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"), an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security.
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In this role, you will work on cutting-edge policy, legal, and operational issues at the nexus of national security, emerging technologies, and international economics and finance. Applicants to this announcement can be selected for any of Office of Investment Security's offices: the Office of Review & Investigation, which reviews transactions to identify and mitigate national security risks; the Office of Compliance and Enforcement, which oversees and enforces compliance with mitigation agreements; the Office of Non-Notified Detection and Response, which investigates non-notified transactions; the Office of Policy & International Relations, which leads rulemaking activities, private and public sector stakeholder engagement, and coordination with U.S. allies and partners to promote investment screening and national security; the Office of Research & Analysis, which oversees OIS's data analysis and provides subject matter expertise on emerging technologies.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level (GS-14), you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you develop in this position. Duties of a Deputy Director in the Office of Investment Security may include:
- Providing strategic direction and shaping policy discussions and decisions on matters pertaining to investment reviews and national security considerations of CFIUS and emerging policy areas, frequently working with the interagency and the National Security Council
- Reviewing and editing written work product of case officers and, in some cases, drafting original work product.
- Continually assessing the rules and internal procedures governing the CFIUS process and proposing refinements and improvements, as appropriate, and overseeing special projects, as delegated, on process and policy matters that arise from time to time.
- Establishing and implementing strategies to ensure foreign inward investment policies are consistent with international norms, including through coordination with other offices within International Affairs.
- Assisting the Director in all aspects of managing CFIUS cases, including working closely with OIS staff, Treasury legal counsel and other Treasury program offices, other agencies, and parties to transactions, to ensure timely progression of cases.
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Conditions of employmentKey Requirements:- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by Treasury and not the Office of Special Counsel.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Undergo an income tax verification
- Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.
QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-15 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-15 you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Planning and conducting financial research and analysis used by senior officials/executives to help develop policies or strategies regarding international investment issues;
AND- Developing recommendations for senior officials/executives regarding the various legal, financial, national security or policy implications of particular financial transactions;
AND- Developing policy/strategy legal recommendations for senior officials/executives regarding corporate merger and acquisition or other corporate transactional and governance documents.
GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-14 you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Planning and conducting financial research and analysis used by senior officials/executives to help develop policies or strategies regarding international investment issues;
AND- Developing recommendations for senior officials/executives regarding the various legal, financial, national security or policy implications of particular financial transactions.
TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you
must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
- For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.
- For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION:- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- We offer opportunities for telework.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits
Optional Essay Questions:Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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