Associate Director (Economic Crimes) (Washington)

Overview
Accepting applications


Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates07/19/2021 to 08/02/2021
Service


Competitive


Pay scale & grade


GS 15


Salary
$144,128 to $172,500 per year
Appointment type


Permanent


Work schedule


Full-time
Duties SummaryThis position is located in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of International Affairs, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), Economic Crimes Team. As Associate Director (Economic Crimes), you will administer an international technical assistance program that builds human and institutional capacity of foreign counterpart AML/CFT regimes in developing and transitional countries and oversee the work of a team of Senior Advisors, Resident and intermittent Advisors and Program Officers.Responsibilities
As a/an Associate Director (Economic Crimes) you will:
Manage an international technical assistance program and team that assists foreign counterparts to develop effective AML/CFT regimes. Assess counterpart government ministries, agencies, and institutions to determine need for technical assistance and capacity building and evaluate the counterpart's commitment to use Treasury technical assistance well.Monitor and evaluate technical assistance project implementation and identify and implement modifications, where necessary, to achieve project objectives. Oversee program development including project proposals, project budgeting, terms of reference, work plans, logical frameworks, and program goals.Recruit and supervise a team of qualified technical advisors and program officers.Serve as the Treasury Department's authoritative expert on issues related to international technical assistance related to economic crimes. Develop interagency collaboration to maximize functional efficiency and cohesive approach to policy prioritization and implementation.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status


Yes


Promotion Potential


15
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 21-DO-610. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.Key Requirements:Please refer to Conditions of Employment.Click Print Preview to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized experience for the GS-15:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as demonstrated, working experience.
Specialized experience MUST include:
- Developing and implementing anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes in accordance with international standards and best practices.AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
-Identifying, developing and managing international technical assistance or international development projects. OR
-Managing, leading and mentoring teams to execute assistance projects. OR
- Managing, leading and mentoring engagement with foreign counterparts on AML/CFT issues.
Examples of such experience could include:
Financial sector AML/CFT regulation and examination (may include AML/CFT regulation and examination at banks, money service business, securities, insurance, etc.);
Investigation and prosecution of financial crimes;
Operation of financial intelligence units (FIUs);
Management of seized and forfeited assets;
Development of multi-stakeholder task forces or working groups focused on financial crimes;
Development and implementation of AML/CFT policy;
Presenting project and budget requests to senior executives
Managing international technical assistance or development projects aimed at assist counterpart in the development and implementation AML/CFT regimes.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION:We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.This is a non-bargaining unit position.We offer opportunities for telework.We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:A one year probationary period may be required.A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.Must successfully complete a background investigation.Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a not qualified determination.Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Technical, Project Management, Leadership, and Communication.
Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, A, B, or C depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert.
Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.
Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements described above will be ranked by a Subject Matter Expert.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
This job is open to
The public


U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.


This job is also open in another announcement to:


Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)


Federal employees - Competitive service


Individuals with disabilities


Land & base management


Military spouses


Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista


Veterans