Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

Securities and Exchange Commission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Securities and Exchange Commission seeks a Senior Adviser for the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit within the Division of Enforcement. The role involves high-level support to the CETU Unit Chief on priority matters and analytical backing for key decisions.

Responsibilities include drafting policy statements, preparing materials, and assisting with information requests from the Commission, other divisions, or Congress. Strong emphasis on efficiency, productivity, and strategic engagements.

Qualifications

• Requires transcripts or documentation to support education claims.
• Education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by US DoE.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization (NACES/AICE) if used to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level assistance to CETU Unit Chief on priority matters.
• Support decision-making with analytical materials and draft policy statements.
• Design and implement efforts to increase efficiency and productivity; contribute to key policy projects.
• Prepare responses to information requests from the Commission, other Divisions, or Congress.
• Represent the Enforcement Division at meetings and assist in meeting preparation.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Legal research

Job description

Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

• Hiring Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

The Division of Enforcement is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit) in the Office of Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). As a Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit you will be given substantial responsibility for providing the CETU Unit Chief with high level assistance on priority matters.

Key Responsibilities

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.

In this role as a Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit), you will be responsible for: Providing the CETU Unit Chief with high level assistance on priority matters, including novel or complex assignments that have been given high priority by the Office of the Director or the Commission. Providing analytical support for key decision-making and preparing written materials to advance CETU's priorities.

Designing and implementing efforts to increase efficiency and productivity. Participating in the execution of key policy projects, analyzing legal issues, and preparing draft policy statements and speeches. Developing and preparing responses to requests for information from the Commission, other Divisions or Offices within the Commission, or Congress. Representing the Enforcement Division at various meetings or providing assistance in preparing for such meetings.

Assisting the CETU Unit Chief in tracking tips, complaints and referrals (TCRs), investigations, filings, and other Unit actions.

Requirements & Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.

If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.

Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $168396 – $292300/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.