The Office of Operations, Projects, and Planning (OPP) within the Division of Enforcement is hiring an SK-0905-15 Supervisory Attorney-Adviser in Washington, DC. This announcement is open to current SEC employees in the Division of Enforcement only.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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-15: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes: Providing advice and guidance to managers related to at least three of the following areas (experience must be demonstrated in the resume): human resource management; hiring; budgeting; business process improvement; continuity of operations planning (COOP); and Applying general administrative principles, policies and procedures.
If selected, you will serve as the Branch Chief in the Office of Managing Executive (Division of Enforcement) under the direction of the Assistant Director of Operations, Projects and Planning (OPP). In this position the Branch Chief manages the budget allocation, IT portfolio management, records management, risk management, FOIA requests, and various other functions within the division. Primary duties include: Serving as Branch Chief overseeing the Enforcement Division's records management and FOIA initiatives, information management, budgeting, and IT portfolio management. Supervising and coordinating work assignments, providing authoritative guidance and leadership, and working closely with the OPP Assistant Director; staff from the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC); and other SEC members in and outside of the Enforcement Division to maintain a robust FOIA, records, and information management program. Participating in intra-agency working groups including key stakeholders in the various regional offices and representing the Enforcement Division in records and information management matters. Supporting the Enforcement Division's budget formulation, request, and administration process in coordination with regional offices, and partnering organizations, such as Exams, OFM, OHR, OCOO and OIT Drafting procedure documents; preparing reports and presentations for review by managers, Senior Officers, and other professional staff in support of the major program.