Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

SEC; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Enforcement at the SEC is seeking an Attorney Advisor (Senior Adviser - Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit) to provide substantial responsibility in assisting the CETU Unit Chief on priority matters. Applicants must ensure all required documents are submitted by the closing date. Qualifying experience may be in private or public sectors, including volunteer work.

The role requires a J.D. or LL.B. and active bar membership in good standing.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• 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.
• Proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
• All qualification requirements must be met 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance to the CETU Unit Chief on priority matters.

Skills

Investigations

Securities law interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

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. 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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following

• 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, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; AND
2. Providing interpretive advice on matters involving investigations of potential federal securities law violations; AND
3. Applying 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 - Consider…