Summary

As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller, you will serve as an expert on the formulation and implementation of a broad range of national policies, procedures and agency projects/processes relevant to the effective and efficient coordination, integration and execution of the agency's activities.

This position is located in Community Banks, Washington, DC. Alternate location option is available.

Duties

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As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller in Community Banks, you will:

• Provide authoritative guidance and counsel to the SDC on policy and strategic goals and objectives. Under delegated authority from the SDC, lead initiatives to develop and implement broad agency priorities and initiatives for OCC supervision policies, programs, practices and operations. Develop short- and long-term plans to meet these initiatives and identify resources. Effectively communicate strategies and priorities, and the associated changes to and impact on mission, staffing, and workload and productivity requirements.
• Collaborate with OCC Senior Deputy Comptrollers, Deputy Comptrollers, Senior Advisors and/or their representatives to coordinate and integrate major efforts and effectively carry out objectives and goals. Advise the SDC on the long-range implications of new developments, innovations, and trends in the financial services and banking industries.
• Lead strategic analysis of key supervisory programs, systems and/or analytics to assess long-term implications and impact of proposed regulatory policies and practices of the OCC. Develop courses of action and create strategies and processes. On behalf of the SDC, oversee complex supervisory initiatives that present a high level of risk to, or are otherwise significant for, the OCC's supervisory priorities or to the banking industry.
• Represent the SDC in developing and implementing initiatives that refocus or shift OCC supervisory philosophies and priorities, as appropriate for banking industry innovations. As appropriate, lead associated collaboration with other financial regulators, Treasury officials, legal and financial institution representatives and executives.
• Exercise significant responsibilities in leading senior manager and executive-level groups to establish and broaden OCC structures and strategies that reflect the priorities and organizational philosophies and priorities of the Comptroller and Executive Committee (EC). Serve on and lead task forces, special projects or working groups, which conduct comprehensive analysis involving broad OCC supervisory policy, program, system and/or practice issues, and issues of significant scope and intensity, and long-range OCC-wide impact.
• As appropriate, officially represent the SDC with bank executives, officials of domestic and international regulatory agencies, and banking industry and legislative leaders to discuss highly visible, sensitivity, and controversial matters of concern to the OCC, broader financial regulators, and/or the financial system at large.
• On behalf of the SDC, conduct authoritative review of significant proposed supervisory, supervisory support and policy documents, correspondence, periodic and special reports, and other materials directed to the SDC. Exercise significant responsibility in collaborating with appropriate OCC officials and other regulatory entities to ensure findings, conclusions, recommendations, required actions, and responses provided for the SDC's approval reflect necessary and appropriate priority and emphasis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

• Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed).
• Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
• Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
• Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
• Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
• Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

• Leading and conducting examinations or audits of financial institutions and applying Supervision by Risk principles; AND
• Serving as an advisor or consultant to management on bank supervisory processes, policies/practices, and/or issues.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

• Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53.
• If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
• Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay.
• For alternate location, click here to see specific information on geographical pay differentials.
• Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026.
• Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
• Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
• 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.
• All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a 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 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 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.

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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.

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.