Senior Policy Adviser

SEC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Investment Management seeks a Senior Policy Adviser (Attorney-Adviser).

You will provide expert legal analysis, policy advice, and regulatory guidance on complex investment management issues, working with senior leaders to shape policy initiatives. The role represents the Director's Office in high-level meetings across the Commission and with external partners.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. degree required.
• Active bar membership in good standing in any state, territory, DC, or Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal analysis on investment management issues.
• Offer policy advice and regulatory guidance on complex topics.
• Represent the Director's Office in high-level meetings across the Commission and with external partners.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory guidance

Policy advice

Public policy

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission in good standing (US/DC/PR)

Job description

The Division of Investment Management is seeking a Senior Policy Adviser (Attorney-Adviser). As a Senior Policy Adviser, you will provide expert legal analysis, policy advice, and regulatory guidance on complex investment management issues. This role works closely with senior leaders to shape key policy initiatives and represents the Director's Office in high-level meetings across the Commission and with external partners. 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:

• Providing legal advice through interpreting and applying the provisions of federal securities laws, such as the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and/or the Exchange Act.

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: Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process.
• Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps.
• Competency 3: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and agency goals and objectives.
• Competency 4: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.