Supervisory Risk Analyst (Deputy Director)

Summary

The Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR or Division) leads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's efforts in ensuring the integrity of cleared derivatives markets and minimizing systemic risk through the oversight of derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and clearing participants.

Duties

DCR fulfills this mission by engaging in a broad set of activities, including: 1) the examination of DCOs for compliance with all relevant requirements of the CEA and Commission regulations, 2) writing rules and related policy documents on issues pertaining to DCOs, including the protection of customers in the bankruptcy or insolvency of an FCM or DCO, and 3) conducting daily risk surveillance by identifying, quantifying, and monitoring the risks posed by and to DCOs, clearing members, and their clients. As an executive at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the incumbent serves as a key member of the agency's leadership team. In this role, the executive is responsible for managing one or more key programs, advising the agency on policymaking, and collaborating across organizational lines on agency-wide issues. The Deputy Director for Examinations in DCR serves as a consultant to the Director, Division senior staff, and Commission senior staff concerning the Division's Examinations program. In this role, the Deputy Director serves as a member of the Division's senior staff and is responsible for policy and management functions to direct the Examinations program, staff and resources. If selected for this role, you will be instrumental in assisting the Director in defining, planning, and formulating the mission and goals to ensure programmatic and resource commitment to accomplishing the Division's work. In addition, the Deputy Director explores and develops ideas, evaluates problems, and implements courses of action in a wide variety of clearing-related areas, many of which are unprecedented or where precedent and past practices do not necessarily serve emerging needs. Additionally you will; Provide expert advice and technical guidance to the Director, the Commission, and Commission senior staff on the impact of the Examinations program over DCOs, proposed regulatory initiatives, legislation, regulations, interpretations, and policy statements. Develop guidelines and other regulatory approaches applicable to the examination of DCOs. Conduct oversight and examinations of DCOs to evaluate their compliance with applicable provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations, including Core Principles such as: financial resources, risk management, default procedures, protections for customer funds, and system safeguards. Conduct annual examinations of DCOs determined by the Financial Stability Oversight Council to be systemically important to assess their compliance with heightened risk management and prudential standards. Develop and maintain policies and procedures used to examine and review DCOs' compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act, Commission regulations, and Division policy statements and interpretations. Review and conduct timely follow-up of notices received from DCOs relating to financial or operational issues. Present the position of the Division concerning issues and matters pertaining to examinations and reviews of DCOs to other divisions/offices and the Commission, and represent the Division at conferences, seminars, workshops, committees and meetings. Research and analyze problems, issues, and trends related to DCO compliance issues and provide analytical reports or recommendations for future actions. Perform analyses, reviews, studies, and special projects relating to the Division's Examinations program. Lead or participate in special task forces or project groups, providing expertise on clearing-related issues Provides support to the Director, including executive direction and oversight, and shares fully in the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating of the Division's Examinations Branch (Branch). Establish and evaluate the goals of the Examinations program, and the progress made toward achieving them, and institute policies and procedures directed toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch. Determine resource needs and allocate personnel, funding, and material to achieve overall work objectives. Manage the human, financial and material resources of the Branch. Build coalitions with other CFTC Directors and maintain effective relationships with industry participants, other agencies, members of Congress and other interested parties. Assign and review work of subordinates.

Requirements

Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) and the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs).

Qualifications and evaluation

ECCs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your resume will be further evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts to determine how well you meet the ECCs and MTQs criteria listed above. A panel of subject matter experts will place your application in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each category, those determined to be entitled to Veterans' Preference, consistent with 5 U.S. Code § 3319, who have supplied all appropriate documentation will be listed at the top of the category in which they are placed based on evaluation of their complete application. Minimally qualified preference eligibility candidates with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the highest quality category. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Education

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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

How to apply

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume showing all relevant and related experience (2 pages max); MTQ Narrative Responses: Please upload narrative statements (one page per MTQ); Most recent performance evaluation (strongly recommended); Veterans' preference documentation, if applicable. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Additional information

This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Schedule Policy/Career. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service: You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel. Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid. EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Probationary Period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.