Deputy Director-Bureau of Consumer Protection

Summary

The Bureau of Consumer Protection works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. The Bureau conducts investigations, sues companies and people who violate the law, develops rules to protect consumers, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights. The Bureau also collects complaints about consumer fraud, unfair practices, and identity theft and makes them available to law enforcement agencies across the country.

Duties

The Deputy Director serves as a senior leader within the Consumer Protection Bureau, acting for the Bureau Director to interpret and implement Commission objectives. Responsibilities include jointly establishing policy, guiding program direction, and providing strategic leadership for the Bureau's consumer protection mission. The position involves reviewing policy recommendations, evaluating political, social, economic, technical, and administrative implications, and making formal recommendations to decision-makers. It also serves as a primary link between the Bureau and the Commission, holding full signatory authority on all consumer protection matters, and manages priority strategic and policy projects identified by the Chairman while liaising with the Chairman's office. The role contributes to policy development that maintains balance between consumer and producer interests and collaborates with the Director to identify emerging issues in consumer protection. Duties include developing legal and economic theories, designing enforcement methods, and directing enforcement and rulemaking programs. The incumbent participates in meetings on proposals from divisions and regional offices, making legal and policy decisions on investigations, complaints, compulsory process requests, rulemaking, and civil penalty recommendations. Acting for the Director when necessary, the position resolves administrative and substantive matters, ensures efficient operations, and monitors overall program progress. Responsibilities include establishing mission goals, determining required resources, ensuring efficient use of funds and staff, and setting case priorities. The incumbent evaluates workforce allocation, monitors progress toward objectives, assesses effectiveness and productivity, identifies problem areas, and adjusts strategies as needed. The Deputy Director is central to ensuring effective use of Bureau resources and oversees a large staff through Associate and Regional Directors. This includes assessing policy and program feasibility, setting goals, developing implementation plans, structuring organizational work, and establishing performance and internal control standards. Coordination with other Commission units and external agencies-such as FDA, DOJ, CFPB, FCC, USDA, and USPS-is a core responsibility to ensure alignment on consumer protection efforts. The incumbent may brief or testify before Congress on proposed legislation or regulatory issues and advise on the need for new legislative authority. Additional duties include providing guidance to the Commission on consumer protection cases, recommending actions related to investigations and litigation, and keeping Commissioners informed about significant trends affecting consumer protection.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be assessed for this position based on how effectively your background and experience align with the qualifications outlined above. This position is being filled through the revised Resume-Based SES Hiring Method - a streamlined approach that simplifies the application process. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed below. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Note: If the resume received by an applicant is longer than two pages, the applicant is automatically ineligible for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

Education

You must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. 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. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Required documents

*DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* Extraneous materials such as a cover letter, letters of recommendation, award certificates, etc., will be discarded and not considered. 1. Vacancy Announcement number: EXEC-20260902-66217-BCP-SDL 2. RESUME (Mandatory) - All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. If the resume received by an applicant is longer than two pages, the applicant is automatically ineligible for further consideration. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation 4. Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to individuals who are currently serving in or have previously served in political positions within the last 5 years. These positions include Presidential appointees with or without Senate confirmation, Schedule A or Schedule C political appointees, appointees serving in a political capacity under an agency-specific authority, and Noncareer SES employees in the Executive Branch. If you are currently a political appointee or have been within the last 5 years, please indicate this in your resume. Serving in a political position WILL NOT eliminate you from consideration. Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits. Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Additional information

1. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. 2. If we select you for an initial career appointment to an SES position, the OPM QRB must approve your ECQs prior to appointment. A selection is tentative until we obtain a QRB certification. 3. You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment before we can hire you in order to certify the accuracy of your written application and provide the information necessary to determine your suitability for federal employment. 4. If we select you for this position, you must complete personnel suitability documents. Your appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of an appropriate background investigation. 5. Veterans' preference does not apply to SES positions. 6. The FTC provides reasonable accommodations, where appropriate, to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the FTC. The agency considers requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Questions about the FTC's accommodation policy can be directed to Lesley Nesmith at lnesmith@ftc.gov. 7. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually while employed, and upon termination of employment. You may also be subject to post employment restrictions. 8. Your application includes information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a). This information is necessary to determine qualifications for employment, and collection is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, 3302 and 3361. 9. We will not accept applications received in government postage-paid envelopes. 10. An initial SES Career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completed a 1-year probationary period. 11. 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. 12. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm 13. Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to 14. Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)