Lead Business Analyst

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 Divisions 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 that is responsible for supporting EXAMS mission to conduct and coordinate the nationwide examination program for entities over which the Commission has regulatory authority. You will be responsible for leading key workstreams; delivering measurable results with little or no guidance; and ensuring that process improvements and modernization efforts align with examiner needs established policies and the Divisions mission and objectives. This position will be filled in one of these following locations: Atlanta GA; Boston MA; Chicago IL; Denver CO; FT Worth TX; Los Angeles CA; Miami FL; New York NY; Philadelphia PA; San Francisco CA; or Washington DC.

As a Lead Business Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Applying extensive knowledge of the examination process including by working with a team to identify current state workflows and representing examiners needs in governance and project discussions;
• Planning organizing and carrying through to completion substantive workstreams for major Division-wide projects which will require assessment of processes coordination of cross-functional contributors engagement with staff across the Division and performance measurement;
• Collaborating with project team members Division leadership and other SEC stakeholders on project governance project management staff outreach and training;
• Producing well-constructed analytical written reports and presentations synthesizing complex information into actionable recommendations for senior staff from across the Division and the SEC;
• Synthesizing stakeholder input including examiner feedback leadership guidance and technical constraints into actionable deliverables; and
• Assisting and leading in developing or enhancing existing processes tools data sets and applications that assist the Division in executing its risk-based examination approach.

• CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• If selected you may receive a salary increase for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original salary at the end of the appointment.
• This is a temporary promotion not-to-exceed one year from the date of appointment to the position. The temporary promotion may be extended for up to four years.
• This appointment may be extended OR it may end at any time during the course of the appointment at the discretion of management. Applicants should also be available for possible extension if needed.
• The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Analyzing data and information to identify emerging risks related to broker-dealers clearing agencies transfer agents municipal advisers investment advisers investment companies security-based swap dealers private funds or self-regulatory organizations; AND
2. Providing briefings to senior management.; AND
3. Developing recommendations and/or reports of findings to address and resolve issues related to broker-dealers clearing agencies transfer agents municipal advisers investment advisers investment companies security-based swap dealers private funds or self-regulatory organizations.

• Program Management: Ability to develop and execute programs to deliver results that efficiently and effectively meet agencys mission strategic plan and goals with little or no guidance.
• Examwork: Effectively conducts examwork activities (whether onsite correspondence etc.) in a professional manner to procure information from an entity under examination.
• Technical Communication: Ability to translate technical information into non-technical terms and accurately convey technical information to end users (e.g. staff management) and outside parties including the technical documentation of applications systems Standard Operating Procedures etc.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives.