Summary

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14 Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Division, Office of Regulatory Policy. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Serve as a focal point for assigned project or functional responsibilities, participating in program planning discussions to establish objects, milestones, and reporting mechanisms and to determine resources.
• Participate in the planning of Office activities to provide a structured approach to the review and analysis of regulatory policy development and implementation activities.
• Conduct or lead projects or studies of major initiatives associated with the development and implementation of information related to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulatory policy to identify and describe issues that need consideration and resolution, develop approaches to enhance FinCEN's effectiveness in policy outreach, provide guidance and/or training customized to the variety of organizations concerned, assess the effectiveness of regulatory policy and program efforts, develop alternatives for achieving regulatory policy goals, respond to a variety of external urgings and proposals concerning critical regulatory policy matters, and other activities to accomplish Office mandates.
• Provide expert guidance and interpretation to representatives of regulated industries or institutions, federal and state regulatory partners, or internal staff and officials on complex regulatory and policy issues and the roles, perspectives, and objectives of FinCEN and the Department of Treasury.

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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Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV, Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

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.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 résumé.

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:

1. Analyzing statutes and regulations related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), financial crimes, or similar laws;OR

2. Reviewing, interpreting, or writing regulations or regulatory guidance related to the BSA, AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws for an organization; AND

(YOU MAY MEET EITHER #1 OR #2, BUT MUST MEET #3)

3. Coordinating and implementing various programs, policies and operations related to the BSA, AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws to protect the U.S. financial system.

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Analyzing statutes and regulations related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), financial crimes, or similar laws; OR

- Reviewing, interpreting, or writing regulations or regulatory guidance related to the BSA, AML, CFT, financial crimes, or similar laws for an organization.

For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• 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.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. 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.
• Undergo an income tax verification
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample and/or performance ratings at a later stage in the evaluation process.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
4. 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 job duties.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

FinCEN offers flexible work schedules, 11 paid holidays, financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute, in-house training, fitness center reimbursement, alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities, and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health, life, and long-term care insurance programs, and the employees' health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or, as applicable, continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.