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Summary The Division of Examinations - Boston Regional Office is filling one position for a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, SK-0905-17 in Boston, MA. Responsibilities At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. The mission of the Division of Examinations is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that: (1) improve compliance; (2) prevent fraud; (3) monitor risk; and (4) inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct. If selected, you will join a well-respected team in the Division that is responsible for providing expert examination guidance and leadership for sensitive and complex programs, issues, and problems dealing with examination or inspection activities for areas of program emphasis such as self-regulatory organizations, broker-dealers, transfer agents, clearing agencies, investment companies, and investment advisers. As a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, you will: Plan and assign work, advise on program goals and objectives, make decisions on work problems, and organize and monitor the flow of work for the assigned programs in order to achieve the most effective results within a complex environment; Direct staff performing extensive and extremely complex inspections or examinations on activities of self-regulatory organizations, broker-dealers, transfer agents, clearing agencies, investment companies, and/or investment advisers, work with the field offices, review reports and recommendations; provide advice on novel questions, analyze industry trends, and follow-up to ensure that recommendations are implemented by the industry; In the capacity of legal adviser and counselor, attend and participate in meetings and conferences where crucial policy formulation, procedural development, and program planning matters are discussed and agency positions developed; Provide executive leadership and management of the staff and work products by maintaining and exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of the assigned specialized segment of the market; monitor new or unchartered marketing or financial techniques and developments that impacts SEC decisions; and Represent the agency in high level meetings, conferences, and presentations involving a wide range of participants such as regulatory or law enforcement agencies; state, local, national, or international government offices; private industry; and the academic community. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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-17: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Interpreting and applying federal securities laws, rules and regulation; Leading teams of staff with varying backgrounds (e.g., legal, accounting, examining); Representing an organization at briefings, meetings, or conferences; AND Conducting compliance inspections, examinations, investigations, or audits of broker dealers, clearing agencies, transfer agents, municipal advisers, investment advisers, investment companies and/or other self-regulatory organizations. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.