Communications Specialist

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Enforcement, Office of the Director at the SEC seeks an Attorney Adviser (Communications Specialist) to provide high-level assistance on priority matters to the Senior Officer. This role offers exposure to a broad range of important securities enforcement issues and requires meeting all required documents by the closing date. Qualified applicants will hold a J.D.

or LL.B. and be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. state/territory, DC, or Puerto Rico).

Qualifications

• JD or LL.B. degree required.
• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/SK-14; investigations, civil cases, or admin proceedings.
• Knowledge of federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance to the Senior Officer on priority matters.
• Contribute to investigations, case development, and legal analysis as part of enforcement work.

Job description

The Division of Enforcement, Office of the Director is seeking an Attorney Adviser (Communications Specialist). As a Communications Specialist, you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the Senior Officer with high level assistance on priority matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of important issues and to play a substantial role in advancing the goals and priorities of the Division. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

• J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND--
• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Conducting investigations and/or civil cases or administrative proceedings.
2. Providing interpretative advice on issues relating to investigations of violations of Federal securities laws.
3. Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:
Competency 1: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Competency 3: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case.
Competency 4: Development and Use of Record - Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record.