Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens

As a Data Analytics and Clearing Risk Management Analyst, you will help administer TM's clearance and settlement program, which involves the following: (i) monitoring the operations and the risk management practices of clearing agencies, and developing and recommending regulatory and supervisory policies and objectives for the clearance and settlement risk program; (ii) assuring that policy decisions and directions relating to this program are properly implemented and that prescribed objectives are achieved; and (iii) assisting with developing, planning, and implementing the Commission's policies designed to promote, and manages the Office's role in the coordination of, the Commission's clearing oversight program.

In this role as a Data Analytics and Clearing Risk Management Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert-level advice and consultation in one or more of the following areas: financial risk management and financial modeling; cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities and blockchain technology; cyber-security and business continuity planning; and operational risk.
• Leading and collaborating with other OCS staff in analyzing key risk and market volatility metrics, evaluating statistical based modeling frameworks, determining proper empirical methodologies, planning and organizing large-scale data collection and analysis, preparing written reports and data representations, and summarizing studies in formal and informal presentations.
• Preparing and presenting findings, research and recommendations to senior management.
• Working closely with other OCS staff to develop regulations and policy regarding clearance and settlement matters and issues.
• Representing the SEC in meetings, conferences, and public forums; demonstrating current knowledge and understanding of policy issues relevant to areas of responsibility; leveraging various software and technological advancements to the full extent possible; maintaining productive work relationships with international, federal and state government agencies and the securities industry.

Conditions of employment

• CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/)
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

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

1. Contributing to rulemaking, policy, and/or oversight of the secondary markets for U.S. Treasury securities and/or related markets (such as the market for U.S. repurchase agreements) or related market infrastructure, including clearing services;
2. Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating about market data and risk management issues; AND
3. Planning, directing, or conducting research projects, with an emphasis on financial market structure or financial market infrastructure to further develop recommendations to senior management based on that research.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

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

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and application package will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement.

Your qualifications will be assessed through a two-step screening process:

1. Minimum Qualifications Resume Review
2. Accomplishment Record Review

If you are found minimally qualified through the minimum qualifications review, a rating panel will review your resume and Accomplishment Record narratives. Accomplishment Record narrative should clearly demonstrate your proficiency in the competencies listed in the Qualifications section. Submitting a Performance Appraisal does not fulfill the requirement for an Accomplishment Record. Click here for help with writing your Accomplishment Record.

Your resume must provide evidence that supports the claims made in your Accomplishment Record narratives; both documents must effectively showcase your qualifications. Each competency narrative should detail one specific, relevant example from your training or experience. Please limit each response to a maximum of 300 words, as any text beyond this limit will not be considered during the evaluation. You will upload one document with your narrative responses addressing each of the four competencies. Your responses must be in the below format:

Competency Title

• Position title and dates from your resume that this experience was obtained
• Describe the situation (i.e., the challenged faced, the problem solved)
• Describe the specific actions you took
• State the outcome, results, or long-term impact of your accomplishment
• Name and email address of someone who can verify this information

Basis for Rating: The rating panel will evaluate applicants' accomplishment records and resume, then place them into one of the following categories:

• Highly Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and has extensive skills and experience in most of the job related competencies.
• Well Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and has a moderate amount of skills and experience in most of the job related competencies.
• Qualified - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but may have a limited amount of experience in several of the job related competencies.

Top ranked applicants will be referred to the hiring office for further review and consideration. The hiring office may directly contact recommended candidates for interview(s).

To preview the Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930020

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

• Required: Your responses to the Questionnaire.
• Required: Resume - Resumes should include relevant work experience, with specific employment dates, that demonstrates qualifications for the specialized experience and competencies as outlined above. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Resumes that exceed two pages will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration. For resume writing tips, visit USAJOBS and the SEC careers page.
• Required: Accomplishment Record - The Accomplishment Record is a set of narrative responses that demonstrate your proficiency in the competencies listed. These narratives support your resume by providing specific examples from your training or experience. For each competency, you must provide a 300 word or less written narrative (text only) describing one example of competency-related experience. Text beyond this limit will not be considered. This document must be uploaded to the application under Accomplishment Record. An accomplishment record submitted outside the USA Staffing system will not be accepted. Failure to provide the Accomplishment Record in the correct format will result in an ineligible rating.
• Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
• Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc).

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