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Department of the Treasury

Senior Advisor to the Treasurer

Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC


DutiesAs the Senior Advisor to the Treasurer, you will perform the following duties: - Advising Treasurer on strategic and operational issues regarding US currency (notes and coins) and provides institutional memory for past decisions and justifications related to currency production. - Developing and maintaining external relationships key to effectively addressing counterfeiting threats and other currency policy issues (e.g., DOJ, Interpol). - Building and maintaining stable, trusted relationships within the Treasury Department (including BEP, the Mint, the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Management, TFI, IA). - Coordinating Main Treasury input in key currency program decisions, serving as primary point of contact within Main Treasury for BEP and Mint advocacy and issue resolution. - Consulting with the Mint and BEP Directors on which risks and issues should be escalated to Main Treasury stakeholders, advising the principles and coordinating among stakeholders to reach agreement. - Supporting the ACD chair and Treasurer in their roles as voting members of the interagency ACD committee and prepares them for productive engagement in ACD meetings/initiatives, representing either member as needed if unavailable. - Advising principles on key decisions related to currency design (coins and notes), especially those related to image selection. Helping achieve design decisions and keep design timelines on track by coordinating decision-making and documentation among key stakeholders. - Coordinating ACD follow-ups assigned to Main Treasury, including those related to identification, information sharing, and responses to counterfeiting threats that impact the US currency program. - Helping BEP, Mint, and ACD clarify new Administration priorities on overall strategy and discrete direction on key projects. - Ramping up new appointees and provides continuity of issue expertise, organizational knowledge, and relationship management during times of transition.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentConditions of EmploymentInitial appointments are required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.Financial disclosure is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.Must be a U.S. Citizen QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCY QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): In addition to specialized experience, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled.Technical Qualifications (TQs)-- Your résumé must show that you possess the following TQs:1. Demonstrated experience leading policy initiatives or projects with multiple internal and/or external parties for a bureau or agency. Demonstrated experience developing and maintain diverse coalitions, including senior leadership and external stakeholders needed to advance the office's agenda. 2. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of currency policy and operations, including production, strategy, and threats such as counterfeiting. Demonstrated experience developing recommendations for senior leadership related to currency policy and/or operations. EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional informationCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:A one-year 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.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. 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Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance Financial suitabilitySocial security number request Privacy Act Signature and false statements Selective Service New employee probationary period "This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. "Please review the three hyperlinks of your rights. (Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements will be eligible for consideration in this process. Applicants will be rated based on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience, and accomplishments, as shown in their résumé and as described in their Technical Qualifications narratives.Applicants are required to submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications. These narratives are mandatory for consideration in the process. Examples should clearly correlate to the experience listed in the applicant's résumé.Qualified applicants will be evaluated by a panel of current agency executives. Those determined best qualified will advance in the process and may be offered the opportunity to participate in the interview process.