Associate Director Enforcement & Compliance Division
Washington, DC - USA
Job Summary
Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing money laundering and other financial crime. Serve at the nations financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.
As a/an Associate Director - Enforcement & Compliance Division you will:
- Conceptualize and oversee implementation of compliance and enforcement strategies that have industry-wide national and/or international impact including those related to the BSA and national security.
- Create amend and/or maintain policies procedures and processes for compliance enforcement and whistleblower programs across ECD. Establish priorities allocate resources develop guidelines or strategies and communicates division-wide goals and objectives effectively to managers and staff.
- Develop and manage a sizeable staff of managers supervisors investigators and industry specialists identify objectives and set division-wide practices for effectively evaluating and advancing a large caseload of diverse matters. Provide overall direction and strategic guidance on all civil law enforcement investigations compliance initiatives public and private-sector collaboration or engagement regulatory examinations and whistleblower matters.
- Direct the managers and staff in developing and implementing enforcement targeting based on specific risk-based criteria develop and implement investigative plans apply facts to law assessing the strength of investigative findings and determine appropriate administrative action or use of FinCEN authorities in response to instances of non-compliance with the BSA.
- Direct the managers and staff in conceptualizing planning drafting and revising FinCEN enforcement actions and supporting memoranda and ensure that all such work-products are accurate clear concise and consistent.
Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation the results of which fully meet the FinCENs special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.
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 ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs 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.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
- Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back
- FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation) and
- () (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below within your resume. Typically experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement will disqualify the applicant.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2 page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
Separate narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) will not be accepted or reviewed.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
- TQ 1: Senior leadership level experience managing and implementing an enforcement and compliance program or responding to enforcement actions including conceptualizing and implementing compliance civil and/or criminal enforcement strategies with industry-wide national and/or international impact.
- TQ 2: Senior leadership level experience managing data-driven investigations including identifying and evaluating relevant evidence and information; managing engagement with different enforcement agencies in connection with highly complex investigatory matters; as well as negotiating successful outcomes and solutions to sensitive enforcement matters and issues.
- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
- ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
- ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Information Resources - Resource Center: Appointees: 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
FinCEN offers flexible work schedules 11 paid holidays financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute in-house training fitness center reimbursement telework opportunities and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health life and long-term care insurance programs and the employees health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or as applicable continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: our benefits
Eligibility 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.
Required Experience:
Director